Washington County Courthouse (Nebraska)

Coordinates: 41°32′24″N 96°08′06″W / 41.54000°N 96.13500°W / 41.54000; -96.13500 (Washington County Courthouse)
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Washington County Courthouse
MPS
County 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

pediments include metal sculpture.[2]

An unusual feature is the

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