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Old Courthouse renovations underway, likely to reopen in 2025
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ST. LOUIS – Major renovations are underway for the Old Courthouse in Downtown St. Louis.
As one of the oldest-standing buildings in St. Louis, the Old Courthouse has been closed to the public for several years. However, some new sources of funding recently became available, and it’s currently on track to reopen in 2025.
Work began in late-January to improve the structure, accessibility and visitor experience of the courthouse. The Gateway Arch Park Foundation has invested around $33 million into the latest round of upgrades.
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When it reopens, the courthouse will feature its first elevator, improved HVAC and fire suppression systems, more office space and new historical exhibits.
One new exhibit will be dedicated to Dred and Harriet Scott, highlighting the family’s fight for freedom and St. Louis’ role in the historic court case. Guests will also be able to visit a 1850s-styled courtroom, commemorating some of the earliest origins of the Old Courthouse.
“It’s going to be a huge tourism draw,” said Ryan McClure with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation. “Once these renovations are done, we’re really excited to invite the entire community and our visitors back to the old courthouse to experience everything that is new.
McClure tells FOX 2 that the National Park Service will contribute around $27 million to the project, while the Gateway Arch Park Foundation will use around $6 million in privately-raised donations.
To help the cause, the Missouri Department of Economic Development recently approved a $2.7 million grant for Old Courthouse renovations through its tourism program. The state announced more than $30 million in funding for several Missouri-based projects.
“We are thrilled to receive this support in funding from the state of Missouri,” said McClure in a phone call with FOX 2.
“Many Missouri communities rely on tourism, travel, and hospitality for continued economic growth,” said Gov. Mike Parson via a news release. “Grant awards made through this program will give new life to attractions and local assets that are enjoyed by countless Missourians and visitors.”
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The Old Courthouse represents nearly two centuries worth of St. Louis history. It closed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and has remained closed since then. Crews initially planned to begin upgrades in 2021, though that timetable was pushed back two years due to workforce and supply chain reasons.
The Old Courthouse operates under a partnership through the Gateway Arch Park Foundation and National Park Service. For a closer look at future plans, click here.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – Two people are behind bars after a man reportedly attacked a Jefferson County deputy with a screwdriver during an attempted arrest over the weekend.
Prosecutors have charged Nicholas Davis, 47, and Amanda Davis, 45, of Dittmer, Missouri, with felonies in the investigation.
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The alleged attack followed a traffic stop of a driver in the 9500 block of Jones Creek Road on July 7, though the driver was not Nicholas or Amanda.
According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Nicholas reportedly came out of his nearby home, yelled at a deputy and started approaching him while holding a screwdriver. The deputy initially ordered Nicholas to back away, then used pepper spray.
Per court documents, the deputy attempted to arrest Nicholas, who then struck him in the chest with the screwdriver. Amanda reportedly approached the deputy and pulled him away from Nicholas before both ran inside their home.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says the situation prompted an hours-long standoff involving negotiators, a SWAT team and a K-9 deputy. The situation led to Nicholas refusing warnings and being bitten by a K-9.
Nicholas and Amanda are both jailed in the Jefferson County Jail without bond. Nicholas is charged with first-degree assault on a special victim and armed criminal action. Amanda is charged with resisting/interfering with arrest.
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ST. LOUIS — The new St. Louis schools superintendent will be officially sworn into office today. Dr. Keisha Scarlett took over the job in July after the retirement of Dr. Kelvin Adams. She was assistant superintendent in the Seattle Public School District. The installation ceremony is at 6:15 p.m. before the regular school board meeting.
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ST. LOUIS — A gasoline tanker truck crashed into a Metro transit center near Riverview and Hall Streets early Tuesday morning and knocked over a power pole. The pole is leaning on other power lines. Police have the area blocked off here because there is a downed power line. Ameren and Metro crews are also on the scene.
The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. It’s still unclear exactly what caused the crash, but we do that there was a second vehicle somehow involved. The airbags on that second vehicle did deploy.
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Police at the scene have not been able to give us a lot of details. Metro officials tell FOX 2 that the transit center here is operating this morning for passengers and buses. Access to certain areas will be limited here as clean up unfolds.
A Metro spokesperson says half of the station isn’t being used right now because of safety issues. It isn’t impacting overall bus operations, everything is just happening on the other side of transit center.
The extent of the damage to the actual transit center is still unclear, but I’m told it does not appear to be extreme. A Metro spokesperson tells me there were no injuries to any metro workers or passengers. The tanker driver also was not injured.
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