Saline County Courthouse

Working together for more than fifteen years, Saline County has become one of Berggren Architects’ long-term clients. We have completed a range of updates that have been necessary to keep the Courthouse in operating form. We helped the Commissioner address the emergency situation when a near one ton frieze fell from the façade. We arranged for scientific investigation of the remaining stone to determine the potential for other failures and for suitable restoration of the masonry detail.

To improve their energy efficiency we replaced the boiler as well as installed new windows. To repair exterior deterioration and prevent further damage, we took on extensive tuckpointing and stone restoration.

Berggren Architects collaborated with Architectural Glassarts in Lincoln to restore the globe light fixtures outside of the Saline County Courthouse. All of the globes were disassembled and cleaned. All salvageable pieces were retained for reuse. It was reported that approximately 40 pieces total were broken or missing.

Our current project at the Saline County Courthouse is the construction of a Veteran’s Memorial. Once completed, the Memorial will be composed of a plaza space, an interactive kiosk that houses a database of Veterans, brick murals, and benches. The plaza will be lined with flag poles and lit with lighting for evening access.