2011: 46/2011 Renovations

18 MAR 2011

This is the old courthouse in my county. A few years back, a new courthouse was built across town, and everything moved over there. I could be wrong, but I think only the sheriff's department remains in this building. Because (I assume) of the historical significance of the building, the county is working on long-neglected and desperately needed renovations to bring this beautiful old building back to her former glory. They've already done a bit of work, but it still has a long way to go. I hope they continue; I love the classic appearance of this old building.

Save the Clocktower!

DAY 141

21 MAY 09

Ignore the post title; this clock tower isn't in danger of being demolished. But every time I look at this photo, I have a "Back to the Future" moment, thus the title.

On Day 118, I posted a photo from the new courthouse. Today's photo is the old courthouse.

According to one website I saw (can't remember which one -- sorry!) it was built in 1920 in the Neoclassical revival style. That never mattered to me -- to me, it just looked cool. Old world. The charm of yesteryear.

If it's not already completely empty, it will be soon. I wonder what will happen to it.

Post-processing: lens distortion correction filter, noise reduction, sharpening, conversion to black & white using Photoshop's black & white adjustment layer with the high contrast red filter setting & tinting, border addition.