old court house square
We are excited to announce that, after two years of planning, work will begin on the Court House Grounds renovation project during the week of July 7.
The project will be executed by two esteemed local contractors, Robert L. Faulkner & Son, Inc. and Garrett Landscapes, who will work in close collaboration with renowned landscape architect Arthur Bartenstein of ABL Landscape Architecture. Their combined expertise ensures a thoughtful and respectful approach to the site’s historical significance. The project’s executive committee will also hold regular meetings with the contractors to ensure a continuous channel of communication with the local community about the progress of the rehabilitation.
For additional details, please see our press release from Wednesday, July 2.
The project will be executed by two esteemed local contractors, Robert L. Faulkner & Son, Inc. and Garrett Landscapes, who will work in close collaboration with renowned landscape architect Arthur Bartenstein of ABL Landscape Architecture. Their combined expertise ensures a thoughtful and respectful approach to the site’s historical significance. The project’s executive committee will also hold regular meetings with the contractors to ensure a continuous channel of communication with the local community about the progress of the rehabilitation.
For additional details, please see our press release from Wednesday, July 2.
project update
At the start, the new Veterans Memorial site will be excavated, and then the existing memorial will be dismantled, with all plaques and stonework safely stored. Once the site is ready, prep work for the re-positioned memorial will begin 25 feet to the north, in front of the old Court House. The memorial will then be reconstructed in the new location.
Safety fencing will eventually be set up around the areas that are under construction. A couple of parking spaces on Main Street will be restricted so that equipment can be safely accessed in the area. The sidewalk will likely be narrowed for pedestrians at some point until the memorial has been moved to its new location. Details will be posted here as we learn more.
The rest of the grounds will remain untouched until the trees are removed in September or early October. We will list specific dates here once we get closer, and in advance of the start date of this phase.
Excavation of the balance of the grounds will then begin. Fencing will be moved into the area, delineating safe pedestrian access to offices and apartments while work is ongoing.
Scroll down for additional information, including plan details and committee lists. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Rebecca Logan at 609-408-0626.
Please visit this page for additional updates, including specific information about the project timeline.
Safety fencing will eventually be set up around the areas that are under construction. A couple of parking spaces on Main Street will be restricted so that equipment can be safely accessed in the area. The sidewalk will likely be narrowed for pedestrians at some point until the memorial has been moved to its new location. Details will be posted here as we learn more.
The rest of the grounds will remain untouched until the trees are removed in September or early October. We will list specific dates here once we get closer, and in advance of the start date of this phase.
Excavation of the balance of the grounds will then begin. Fencing will be moved into the area, delineating safe pedestrian access to offices and apartments while work is ongoing.
Scroll down for additional information, including plan details and committee lists. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Rebecca Logan at 609-408-0626.
Please visit this page for additional updates, including specific information about the project timeline.
SITE PLANS
The current Court House Square grounds (Main Street view)
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Site plan for the Court House Square rehabilitation (Main Street view)
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fundraising campaign
We have raised well over 50 percent of the funds needed to complete this project, including generous gifts from Washington and Lee University, Virginia Military Institute, Adamson Development Corp., LLC, Rockbridge County, Kappa Alpha Order National Administrative Office, Historic Lexington Foundation, Blue Ridge Garden Club, and the Rockbridge Community Health Foundation. The City of Lexington will also provide two budgeted grants, which were designated prior to project approval.
If you would like to contribute to the rehabilitation of this beloved and historic community space, please contact MSL at [email protected] or 540-319-4181.
If you would like to contribute to the rehabilitation of this beloved and historic community space, please contact MSL at [email protected] or 540-319-4181.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
This endeavor aims to rejuvenate Court House Square to instill collective community pride in a jewel of downtown. Goals of the project are to:
PROJECT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Our advisory committee includes representation from the following individuals and organizations:
- Maximize positive community and personal usage,
- Improve overall appearance, accessibility, and landscape design,
- Ensure effective maintenance,
- Use interpretive signage to reveal the historical significance of the space, and,
- Enhance engagement with and preservation of the Veterans' Memorial.
PROJECT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Jesse Lyons, Chair
- Rebecca Logan, Executive Director, Main Street Lexington
- Steve McAllister, Treasurer & Vice President for Finance and Administration, Washington and Lee University
- Arthur Bartenstein, Landscape Architect, Member of Architectural Review Board
- Jeff Hughes, Design Committee Chair and Past President, Main Street Lexington
PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Our advisory committee includes representation from the following individuals and organizations:
- Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- Adjacent Property Owners
- Blue Ridge Garden Club
- County Administrator
- City Public Works Department
- Original Veterans Memorial Chairman
- Original Veterans Memorial Architect
- City Council
- Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
- City Fire Marshal
- Historic Lexington Foundation
- Washington and Lee University
- Virginia Military Institute
