The new steps at the Cortland County Courthouse. (Photo provided by Kevin L. Smith of The Cortland Voice).
The new Cortland County courthouse steps are now open to the public after a handful of years of planning, supply issues, delays and construction.
The new courthouse steps were unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. The updated steps include weather controls to keep the steps clean in the winter, as well as the lighting and lighting controls. The heated steps mean they no longer need to be salted, and the front level of steps and original lighting lamps have been restored.
The new steps at the Cortland County Courthouse. (Photo provided by Kevin L. Smith of The Cortland Voice).
“The iconic Cortland County Courthouse steps have been revitalized to their former glory,” a statement provided by the county.
The steps have also been dedicated to the previous three county sheriffs, including Lee Price (2000 to 2015), Duane Whiteman (1979 to 1999) and Kenneth McEvoy (1961 to 1978).
(Photo provided by Kevin L. Smith of The Cortland Voice).
