Mission: Preserve for the next 100 years the Old Coke County Jail (1907) as a symbol of the innovative ideas in architecture and social
responsibility of the early citizens of the State of Texas and Coke County.

Phase One: Exterminate building (completed) Stop water infiltration from windows (completed)
Repair Foundation
Patch openings around utility pipes
Roof analyzing
Attic inspection
Patching exterior stucco
Plugging pipes no longer in use
Repair areas of damaged concrete
Rebuilding windows, replacing panes, frames, sills Sealing seams
Painting wood
(Crafted in a manner and form consistent with historic materials)

Phase Two:

Interior Repairs
Flooring on ground floor
Rusting metal or framework
Repairing plaster
Removing carpet (done during exterminating process) Joists checked for damage
Install impermeable plastic barrier
Relay wood flooring where necessary

Phase Three: Finish carpentry
Cabinets, built-ins, wood valences
Interior repainting using historically appropriate color

Phase Four: Second floor metal work Preserve wall carvings Repair lock-up system

Phase Five:

To accommodate visitors
Build separate structure for handicap-accessible restrooms, office, storage, workroom
Construct ramp to building following ADA guidelines
Path to separate structure

Ready for another 100 years

Special Thanks to Clendennen Storage for holding the collection during the preservation campaign.