The Sussex County Courthouse is a landmark building, designed by noted architect William Strickland, and built in the 1830s. In 1914, the tower was enlarged, and columns were added. The building is a source of pride for the town, and the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The century-old, 26 foot tall, wood Roman Ionic Columns, had been repaired over the last few decades. A few of the repairs were poorly performed, which led to accelerated deterioration, and compromised structural integrity. After painstakingly documenting the columns construction, proportions, and details, drawings were created in order to ensure the FRP replicas faithfully recreated the original columns, thus ensuring the original appearance and character were preserved, which facilitated obtaining approvals from the local Historic Society’s review board
The century-old, 26 foot tall, wood Roman Ionic Columns, had been repaired over the last few decades. A few of the repairs were poorly performed, which led to accelerated deterioration, and compromised structural integrity. After painstakingly documenting the columns construction, proportions, and details, drawings were created in order to ensure the FRP replicas faithfully recreated the original columns, thus ensuring the original appearance and character were preserved, which facilitated obtaining approvals from the local Historic Society’s review board