Washington County Courthouse (Blair, Nebraska)

Washington County Courthouse
Location 16th St. between Colfax and South Sts., Blair, Nebraska
Coordinates 41°32′24″N 96°08′06″W / 41.54000°N 96.13500°W / 41.54000; -96.13500 (Washington County Courthouse)Coordinates: 41°32′24″N 96°08′06″W / 41.54000°N 96.13500°W / 41.54000; -96.13500 (Washington County Courthouse)
Area 2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Built 1889-91
Architect Placey, O.H.
Architectural style Renaissance
MPS County Courthouses of Nebraska MPS
NRHP reference # 89002221[1]
Added to NRHP January 10, 1990

The Washington County Courthouse in Blair, Nebraska was built during 1889-91. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]

It was designed by Lincoln, Nebraska, architect O.H. Placey. It has four corner towers and a central dome. Its north and west pediments include metal sculpture.[2]

An unusual feature is the pedimental sculpture in two pediments, consisting of painted metal forms. These include symbolism of "cornucopia, wheat, pumpkins [which] call attention to the fertile agricultural foundation of the county, while the ship in full sail likely recalls the immigrant experience and the shields symbolize county government."[2]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2013-11-02). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Barbara Beving Long (November 8, 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Washington County Courthouse / WN02-1". National Park Service. Retrieved July 6, 2018. With accompanying four photos from 1989
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