Port Huron’s federal courthouse is among hundreds of buildings the U.S. government is considering unloading. The General Services Administration released a list of more than 440 “non-core” federal properties this week, including the historic courthouse on Water Street. The agency says it’s looking to offload underutilized buildings to reduce maintenance costs and prevent taxpayers from paying for empty office space. City Manager James Freed called the news a “shocking development” for downtown, noting that the courthouse is an iconic part of the city. He suggested if the federal government moves forward with selling the courthouse, it could serve as an ideal replacement.
As of now, the GSA has removed it’s list from their website, with a revised version expected to be released soon.
