| When Grayson County vacated this building as its public offices in 1981 it was in serious disrepair and needed immediate attention. It was not until 1985 when Dan Baldwin purchased the building that some stabalization began. After the building was donated to the "People of Grayson County" in 1986 and the Courthouse Foundation was established a capital campaign began to raise the badly needed funds to continue repairs. Today this ongoing process has resulted in a building that has been featured in regional magazines, numerous newspaper articles and now stands as the Art & Cultural Center of Grayson County.
Time Line of Projects
1985 - Stabalization of north porch, structural integrety improvements, sand blasting of pressed tin ceilings, preparation for painting outside trim, dismantle old boiler heating system and removal of radiators
1986 thru 1989 - plumbing and electrical upgrades, office renovation, outside painting, landscaping, auditorium renovation
1990 thru 2000 - new heating & air conditioning system, outdoor patio and picnic area, rebuild north porch, outside trim painted, bricks re-appointed, fense around building repaird and painted, windows reglazed and repaired
2001 - new roof, additional landcaping, received grant from Department of Natural Resources for museum renovations
2002 - new tile floor for common areas on first floor, painting of inside of entire building, addtional electrics, new carpet in office spaces on first floor, new displays for historical artifacts, handicap ramp allowing access to first floor, new outside doors, new inside railings for stairs
2003 - museum upgrades
2004 - Installation of elevator begins
2005 - elevator installed
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