Delaware County Courthouse
Delaware, Ohio
WHY
The historic Delaware County Courthouse was originally built in 1868 in an Italianate style and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was utilized for its original purpose until 2017 when a new courthouse facility was constructed across the street. The existing structure is being rehabilitated to become a County administrative support facility. In addition to various ancillary office spaces, the building will house Delaware County Veterans Services. This new use creates the need to modify the building’s exterior circulation to accommodate the new functionality.
HOW
Designing Local created several sketch plan options for the front entry and new Veteran’s Plaza. The preferred option was selected by the Client Group and Stakeholders, and was advanced through a technical design process to final bid drawings and specifications. Several specialty items were detailed in the documents including custom retaining walls, limestone caps, steel handrails, and wall lettering. These documents also included special instructions for carefully removing and relocating several existing granite war memorials.
WHAT
Construction of the project was completed in fall 2020. A grand opening ceremony was held on Veterans Day and the building is now occupied.
