Tri-Township Schools’ facilities plans have left some
unanswered questions for preservation experts. The school corporation has
proposed closing the 105-year-old LaCrosse school building and moving high
school classes to an expanded Wanatah
School.
The Pulaski County Commissioners have chosen a path forward for a potential courthouse renovation project, but it could mean the closure of one of the county’s other buildings. Architectural firm Rowland Design had presented three courthouse renovation options, ranging from just under $4.9 million up to almost $8.6 million.
While architects recently raised their cost estimates for a potential renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse, the county commissioners are worried that costs could end up being even higher.
Architect Eric Rowland presents his final report on the Pulaski County Courthouse to the county council and commissioners Monday.
Renovating the Pulaski County Courthouse will cost a bit more than preliminary estimates suggested. Architect Eric Rowland presented his final report to the county council and commissioners Monday.
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners discuss the courthouse with Todd Zeiger with Indiana Landmarks.
Pulaski County officials are
considering their options when it comes to the future of the county
courthouse and other government buildings. The county council and
commissioners discussed a few ideas during a special joint meeting
Monday.
The Pulaski County Courthouse has made
Indiana Landmarks’ annual 10 Most Endangered List. Last December,
county officials unveiled a preliminary plan that involved
demolishing the 1895 courthouse and adding onto the Justice Center.
Preservation experts are focusing their efforts on the Pulaski County Courthouse. Todd Zeiger with Indiana Landmarks says the nonprofit organization has taken the unusual step of funding a reuse study with its own money.
As Pulaski County officials consider the future of the county courthouse, residents have a chance to learn more about the topic of historic preservation tonight.
Save the Pulaski County Courthouse Group Member Michael Beach speaks with Pulaski County Commissioners Monday
The Save the Pulaski County Courthouse group is ready to get to work to find ways to meet the county government’s current needs without tearing down the historic building. That’s what group member Michael Beach told the county commissioners Monday. “We’re going to try to get a little bit more organized, have a little more meetings, and be a little more proactive,” he said, “but it’s not about just saying, ‘Don’t do it,’ and then we walk away. I think we can help.” Beach asked county officials to take time to do a fuller analysis before making any decisions.