Blair’s downtown area is characterized by historic one- and two-story brick buildings laid out along Washington Street.  In the late 1800’s, many of these were built to replace 10- and 15-year-old wooden structures that were typical of early communities.  Today they provide viable “Main Street” retail space and give the downtown district a distinctive charm.

The Blair Historic Preservation Alliance seeks to preserve the history of Blair’s structures and sites through its Historic Landmark Registry by actively researching and documenting the history of each downtown building.