From Our Files

50 years ago

There is asbestos in the floor of the courthouse basement. The asbestos was not detected when testing for the material was done, and it cannot be removed until a new contract, specific for the job on the floor, is approved. “The two questions that need to be asked,” said architect Melinda Pearson, “are Why didn’t they find this in the first place? And How much is it going to cost?” The company tha…