1724 Chester Courthouse rehabilitation
Summary
More than $215,000 from the Visit Delco collaboration fund goes toward restoring the nation's oldest public building in continuous use. Council wants the building programmed — tours, ceremonies, events — not just repaired.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $215,000 from the county/Visit Delco collaboration fund.
Chester city heritage tourism and residents interested in county history.
Mentions & discussions (4)
The 1724 Chester Courthouse
The 1724 Chester Courthouse Delaware County (.gov)
County Council - Oct 6, 2026
Marble has fallen from the courthouse, and the long-neglected Law Library is getting abatement and plaster repairs after a $15 million roof replacement. These projects protect the historic building taxpayers own.
County Council - Apr 7, 2026
More than $215,000 from the Visit Delco collaboration fund goes toward restoring the nation's oldest public building in continuous use. Council wants the building programmed — tours, ceremonies, events — not just repaired.
County Council - Jan 7, 2026
A $311,000 contract with BSS Contractors will rehabilitate the historic 1724 Chester Courthouse, paid for entirely by a National Park Service Semiquincentennial grant.
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