Old Red Courthouse

The Building in Renovation

Architectural archeology has been underway since May, 2001, in Dallas' Old Red Courthouse, a historic building undergoing renovation. Throughout the summer of 2001, false walls and dropped ceilings were removed, revealing magnificent interior structure detailing with vaulted heights and grand spaces.

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The building itself is revealed as a historic artifact as one piece of graffiti after another was found.

Grafitti

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Old Red Data

  • Square footage overall: 70,580
  • Original Height: 209 feet
  • Current Height: 120 feet
  • Arkansas Blue Granite
  • Pecos Red Sandstone
  • Floor understructure of ceramic tiles and steel beams
  • Clock by E. Howard Clockmakers
  • Bell weighing 4500 lbs. rang each hour
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Grand Stair Restoration

  • 92 six-foot wide steps
  • 29 twelve-foot wide steps
  • 120 feet of six-foot wide landing
  • Composed of cast iron and steel - supported-cast iron (total 33 tons)
  • 6,000 bolts and rivets
  • 10,000 hours of construction effort.
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