Blair Congregational Church
Congregational Church of Blair | |
| Location | 16th and Colfax Sts., Blair, Nebraska |
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| Coordinates | 41°32′28″N 96°08′11″W / 41.5410°N 96.1364°W |
| Built | 1874 |
| Built by | George Sutherland |
| Architect | Charles F. Driscoll |
| Architectural style | Carpenter Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001457[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 1, 1979 |
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.[1] 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.[2]
Driscoll also designed the NRHP-listed Ideal Steam Laundry, in Fremont, Nebraska.[2]
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b Penelope Chatfield (1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Congregational Church of Blair". National Park Service. and accompanying photos