EverGreene completed its longest-term project in 2001 - over $5 million of multiple successive contracts completed over a five-year phased restoration, beginning with a $96,000 study. This Beaux Arts-style courthouse, designed by Brentwood C. Tolan, is comparable to the Library of Congress in the extent of significant murals and decorative art integrated with architecture. It has the largest and most varied ensemble of scagliola (sophisticated plaster-simulating marble) in the nation.

EverGreene's crack team of scagliola restoration artisans worked side-by-side with subcontractor Hayles & Howe to set new standards in the conservation, repair, and replication of scagliola, featured in a major article in Traditional Building magazine (Nov. 2000). Restoration of polychromatic and metallic painting throughout the courthouse was completed by EverGreene.

The Allen County Courthouse Trust sought to recreate the lost murals of Florian Piexotto, depicting important military events in Indiana’s history, as part of the restoration of artwork throughout the Courthouse. Conservators had recommended replacing the surviving murals because of their poor condition and crude over painting.
 
EverGreene Painting Studios was commissioned to replicate the original murals around the 160-foot-long perimeter using the same style, composition and color palette.  A team of artists studied photographs of the original murals, painting techniques, colors in the extant murals, and costumes of the period.  Elements of the composition had to be interpreted and redesigned.  EverGreene prepared a comprehensive scaled layout, color maquette, and full-size mock-up for approval by the client prior to painting.  The new murals convey drama through the expressions and gestures of figures, and maintain the historical authenticity of the courtroom.

"We've been overwhelmingly pleased with every phase. We have a very high regard for Jeff Greene and his people. They consistently come in on budget, sometimes under, and are always within the time designated. The technical challenges were difficult and they really came through."

Madelane Elston, Vice-President
Allen County Courthouse Preservation Trust