Built 1874 (1874) NRHP Reference # 79001457 Added to NRHP 1 February 1979 | Built by George Sutherland Opened 1874 | |
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Location 16th and Colfax Sts., Blair, Nebraska Architectural styles Gothic Revival architecture, Carpenter Gothic Similar The Amazing Pizza Ma, Fun‑Plex, Lincoln Children's Zoo, Henry Doorly Zoo and Aqua, Riverside Discovery Center | ||
The Congregational Church of Blair at 16th and Colfax Sts. in Blair, Nebraska is a Carpenter Gothic church that has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979.
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.
Driscoll also designed the NRHP-listed Ideal Steam Laundry, in Fremont, Nebraska.