Manatee County Courthouse’s Grand Courtroom Restored.
Halfacre Construction Company (HalfacreConstruction.com [1]) announced they recently completed historical renovations to the Manatee County Courthouse. The six-month project, which began January 2015, restored the grand historic courtroom to its original glory with the correct finishes and a vintage style while adding the modern conveniences of air conditioning, fire protection and high-speed wireless internet. Originally built in 1912 and taking only 16 months to construct, the Manatee County Courthouse was one of the first buildings to be erected in Bradenton using reinforced concrete.
The $990,000+ renovation included a raised, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible judge’s bench and balustrades, a 14-seat jury box to accommodate a jury and alternates along with bench seating for an audience. The inmates at the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office refinished the existing benches through its work program. The finishes include wood wainscoting, paneling, oak jury chairs, terrazzo flooring and period-correct light fixtures and ceiling fans.
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