We’re all pretty excited around here. The work on courthouse has progressed to the point that all the bricks are stabilized, there is a new roof on the building, and many parts of the interior are reaching completion. But there is still work to do.
The back of the courthouse August 8, 2010
Help Us Match a $10,000 Donation
According to Rick Tremaine, restoration committee chair, the total project cost is estimated to be about $520,000. He estimates that the project needs about $100,000 more in order to finish and pay for the work.
A donor has offered to match the next $10,000 in donations. If you care about this important piece of local and Washington State history, please consider a donation to this important project. Donations of any size would be appreciated, are tax deductible, and would be matched (up to the first $10,000). In addition, if you donate at least $50 to the project, we will put your name on one of the paver bricks to be installed at the side of the building leading to the back. If you donate at least $1,000, your name will be permanently placed on the building as a major donor.
Courthouse on E Street July 7,2010
To find out more, there is more information on the building available at the Historical Society’s website at whatcomhistory.net. Just click on Territorial County Courthouse Restoration in the upper right corner, then click on “details on the restoration project” on that page.
Send donations to:
Ann Parry July 1858 unloading bricks
proceeds from all sales go to the project. Therefore, if you don’t want to donate, but want to buy a Steve Mayo print, this is another way to support the restoration. Lithographic prints are $175 plus sales tax and Giclee prints (limited to 40 copies) are $275 plus sales tax. The original is also available.
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