Washington County Courthouse (Nebraska)

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]

Washington County Courthouse
Location16th St. between Colfax and South Sts., Blair, Nebraska
Coordinates41°32′24″N 96°08′06″W
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

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. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  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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