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El histórico museo del palacio de justicia del condado de Merced se renovará para preservar su legado

El Museo del Palacio de Justicia del Condado de Merced se someterá a una renovación multimillonaria para restaurar partes del edificio que se han deteriorado a lo largo de los años.

El trabajo para mantener la integridad estructural del edificio y restaurar el exterior deteriorado del mismo será financiado con $2 millones de dinero federal, junto con $1 millón de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Merced, $50,000 de la Sociedad Histórica del Condado de Merced y $500,000 de la Agencia de Recursos Naturales de California.

Los miembros de la comunidad de Merced, la Sociedad Histórica del Condado de Merced, las fuerzas del orden y los líderes electos se reunieron frente a los escalones del museo el miércoles , 11 de diciembre, durante una ceremonia que celebraba el inicio del proceso de renovación.

Merced County District 2 Supervisor Josh Pedrozo speaks the crowd during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic Merced County Courthouse Museum in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said a time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project.
Merced County District 2 Supervisor Josh Pedrozo speaks the crowd during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic Merced County Courthouse Museum in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said a time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com
Community members and local leaders looks on during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic Merced County Courthouse Museum in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said a time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project.
Community members and local leaders looks on during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic Merced County Courthouse Museum in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said a time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com

El supervisor del Distrito 2 del condado de Merced, Josh Pedrozo, dijo que era un privilegio estar frente a la multitud reunida para marcar el comienzo del proyecto.

“Los monumentos sirven como recordatorios poderosos de nuestra historia compartida y pueden ayudar a fomentar un sentido de orgullo, identidad y conexión dentro de una comunidad”, dijo Pedrozo. “Preservan las historias del pasado, resaltan eventos o figuras significativas y, a menudo, generan conversaciones importantes sobre el progreso, el cambio y las lecciones aprendidas”.

El presidente de la Sociedad Histórica del Condado de Merced, Chis Tomford, dijo que la renovación era necesaria desde hace mucho tiempo. Tomford dijo que el museo es una institución cultural importante en la comunidad. Según Tomford, el museo ofrece muchos programas educativos y tiene como objetivo fomentar el amor y la comprensión de la historia local.

Tomford dijo que la Sociedad Histórica del Condado de Merced trabaja arduamente para preservar la historia del Condado de Merced. Además de recolectar artefactos y recaudar fondos, el papel de una sociedad histórica es asegurarse de que las cosas que hacen que Merced sea especial permanezcan en su lugar y sean accesibles para la comunidad, dijo.

“Este es un verdadero eje de nuestra comunidad y es importante que lo cuidemos y sigamos manteniéndolo en estas condiciones o en mejores para las generaciones futuras”, dijo Tomford.

Merced County Historical Society President Chris Tomford speaks to the crowd during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic Merced County Courthouse Museum in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said a time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project.
Merced County Historical Society President Chris Tomford speaks to the crowd during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic Merced County Courthouse Museum in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said a time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com
Merced County Courthouse Museum Director Sarah Lim speaks during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic Merced County Courthouse Museum in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said a time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project.
Merced County Courthouse Museum Director Sarah Lim speaks during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic Merced County Courthouse Museum in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said a time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com

Sarah Lim, directora del Museo del Palacio de Justicia del Condado de Merced, dijo que la renovación exterior comenzará en enero y se espera que el proceso dure más de 400 días. El museo continuará funcionando con el horario normal y el edificio permanecerá abierto a los visitantes durante el proceso de renovación, lo que les permitirá visitar las diversas exhibiciones planificadas para 2025.

“Estamos muy entusiasmados con este proyecto, que ya era hora de que se llevara a cabo”, dijo Lim.

El portavoz del condado de Merced, Mike North, dijo que una vez finalizado el proyecto de restauración, se enterrará en el lugar una cápsula del tiempo de 100 años que contendrá varios objetos. Algunos de los objetos incluirán un pin del condado, certificados de funcionarios electos locales y estatales, una moneda de veinticinco centavos de California, así como tarjetas completadas por los participantes en la ceremonia del 11 de diciembre, dijo North. Incluso los objetos pequeños retirados del edificio durante el proceso de renovación podrían llegar a la cápsula del tiempo.

A time capsule is displayed during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic Merced County Courthouse Museum in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said the time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project.
A time capsule is displayed during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic Merced County Courthouse Museum in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said the time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com
The Merced County Courthouse Museum during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic building in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said a time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project.
The Merced County Courthouse Museum during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic building in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said a time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com

El Museo del Palacio de Justicia del Condado de Merced, uno de los edificios más antiguos de California, se construyó en 1875 y funcionó como palacio de justicia durante 100 años. En ese período, también se alojaron en el edificio varios departamentos del condado, entre ellos el Departamento de Parques y Recreación, el Tesorero-Recaudador de Impuestos, la Junta de Supervisores y otros.

El palacio de justicia, diseñado por A.A. Bennett, fue construido para parecerse a un palacio italiano, con un exterior de yeso blanco. Bennett también trabajó en el Capitolio del Estado de California y el Museo del Palacio de Justicia del Condado de Merced es un ejemplo del renacimiento italiano.

A time capsule is displayed during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic Merced County Courthouse Museum in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said the time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project.
A time capsule is displayed during a ceremony to celebrate the start of a project to restore the exterior of the historic Merced County Courthouse Museum in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said the time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com
The Merced County Courthouse Museum located at the intersection of West 21st and N streets in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said a time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project.
The Merced County Courthouse Museum located at the intersection of West 21st and N streets in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. More than $3 million in funding was secured for the restoration process which will help to maintain the building’s structural integrity and long-term sustainability. County officials said a time capsule containing various items will be buried on the property upon completion of the restoration project. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com

Esta historia fue publicada originalmente el 1 de enero de 2025, 8:00 a. m. with the headline "El histórico museo del palacio de justicia del condado de Merced se renovará para preservar su legado."

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