Bonham, Texas -- Signs of progress at the Fannin County Courthouse restoration project have elicited several comments and warrant a more detailed explanation of the process of constructing the roof.
The red steel tower now visible atop the 1888 courthouse will be the base structure that supports the cupola, although it is not actually a part of the cupola. The current height of the structure will be the height of the ridge of the roof.
The cupola will sit on top of the base structure and extend 55 feet higher. It will be late spring 2021 before the cupola is added.
The roof and chimneys should begin taking shape in the near future.
photos by Allen Rich