Travis County Probate Court

Downtown Austin’s 1936 Old Federal Courthouse is a classic example of the
New Deal-era PWA Moderne Style. In 2016, Travis County acquired the
federal building with THE INTENT TO convert IT into THE new Travis County
Probate Courthouse. Exterior work included repairing limestone masonry,
delicate cleaning of cast iron spandrels, and fabricating aluminum replacement
windows to restore the graceful profile of the originals. The project successfully
upgraded the courthouse to become a high-performing building and is currently
seeking LEED Gold certification. Owing to the fine work carried out by this
project, the courthouse is once again a beacon of civic pride in the heart of
downtown Austin. The project included the cleaning, repointing and repair of
the limestone building façade. The team efforts resulted in the New Probate
Courts receiving the 2021 Preservation Merit Award for Preservation:
Rehabilitation & Sustainability, an award given by Preservation Austin.