Blair Congregational Church

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.

Congregational Church of Blair
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	16th and Colfax Sts., Blair, Nebraska
Coordinates	41.5410°N 96.1364°W / 41.5410; -96.1364
Built	1874 (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 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]