Washington County Courthouse (Nebraska)
Appearance
Washington County Courthouse | |
NRHP reference No. | 89002221[1] |
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Added to NRHP | January 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
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ 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
External links
- Media related to Washington County Courthouse (Nebraska) at Wikimedia Commons