
The old Rock Island County Courthouse is shown after its original domes were removed and it was remodeled to give it a more modern, institutional look. CREDIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY PRESERVATION SOCIETY
The old Rock Island County courthouse inched closer to demolition after the City of Rock Island issued a permit late last week to Valley Construction, which has been contracted to raze the 105,000-square-foot building.
The permit, dated Friday, March 31, is for demolition of the building at 210 15th St., Rock Island. Demolition cost is estimated at $400,000.
“The city has always held that once the…

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