United States historic place
| Washington County Courthouse | |
| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
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| Location | 16th St. between Colfax and South Sts., Blair, Nebraska |
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| 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 No. | 89002221 |
| 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.
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.
An unusual feature is the pedimental sculpture in two pediments, consisting of painted metal forms. These include symbolism of "cornucopia, wheat, pumpkins 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."
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ 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
External links
Media related to Washington County Courthouse (Nebraska) at Wikimedia Commons
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