Historic Preservation

Bradley County Courthouse Restoration

Bradley County Courthouse Restoration

Project Overview

Client: Bradley County
Location: Warren, Arkansas
Project Type:  Historic Preservation & Restoration
Services: Preservation Architecture

WDD Architects partnered with Bradley County on a multiphase restoration of its historic 1903 courthouse in downtown Warren. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the landmark had suffered significant deterioration and moisture intrusion that critically threatened the structural stability of its south exterior wall. WDD engineered and executed targeted stabilization and building envelope repairs to halt active water damage, safeguard the original historic fabric, and preserve the vital civic anchor for continued public use.

Bradley County Courthouse in Warren, Arkansas following historic preservation by WDD Architects, featuring its brick facade, twin towers, clock tower and classical detailing.

Design Features

The restoration included foundation stabilization and underpinning, window replacement, exterior repairs and restoration of the courthouse façade. The work addressed critical structural and water-related deterioration while respecting the character of the original building. Through a phased approach, WDD helped Bradley County protect an important civic landmark while extending the life of a building that has served the community for more than a century.

Bradley County Courthouse in Warren, Arkansas during historic preservation work, showing scaffolding and restoration of the exterior facade.

Entrance view of Bradley County Courthouse in Warren, Arkansas following historic preservation by WDD Architects.

Awards

Arkansas Historic Preservation – Excellence in Preservation Award

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