National Register of Historic Places

Congregational Church of Blair

Blair, Washington County, Nebraska
Listed
February 1, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79001457

About this property

The Blair Congregational Church in Blair, Nebraska is a Carpenter Gothic church that has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. It is affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The church was founded in 1870. The building was constructed in 1874 by local builder George Sutherland, according to a design by Omaha architect Charles F. Driscoll whose plans won out over architect A. Roberts, each of whom received $25 for their submissions. Carpenter Gothic style is rare in the state, and this is believed to be the only non-Episcopalian church example. (Architect Richard Upjohn popularized the style for rural Episcopalian churches.) It was renovated and extended in 1884, 1908, and 1957. Driscoll also designed the NRHP-listed Ideal Steam Laundry, in Fremont, Nebraska.

Location

16th and Colfax Sts.
Blair, Washington County, Nebraska
41.54095, -96.13636

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Congregational Church of Blair listed on the National Register?

Congregational Church of Blair was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Congregational Church of Blair?

Congregational Church of Blair is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Congregational Church of Blair is recorded as the industrial era.

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