Washington County Courthouse
Washington County Courthouse (Nebraska) is located in Nebraska
Washington County Courthouse (Nebraska)
Washington County Courthouse (Nebraska) is located in the United States
Washington County Courthouse (Nebraska)
Location16th St. between Colfax and South Sts., Blair, Nebraska
Coordinates41°32′24″N 96°08′06″W / 41.54000°N 96.13500°W / 41.54000; -96.13500 (Washington County Courthouse)
Area2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Built1889-91
ArchitectPlacey, O.H.
Architectural styleRenaissance
MPSCounty Courthouses of Nebraska MPS
NRHP reference No.89002221[1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 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 Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  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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