Blair Congregational Church

Congregational Church of Blair
Blair Congregational Church is located in Nebraska
Blair Congregational Church
Blair Congregational Church is located in the United States
Blair Congregational Church
Location16th and Colfax Sts., Blair, Nebraska
Coordinates41°32′28″N 96°08′11″W / 41.5410°N 96.1364°W / 41.5410; -96.1364
Built1874 (1874)
Built byGeorge Sutherland
ArchitectCharles F. Driscoll
Architectural styleCarpenter Gothic
NRHP reference No.79001457[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 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

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Penelope Chatfield (1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Congregational Church of Blair". National Park Service. and accompanying photos


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