Blair Historic Preservation Alliance

The Blair Historic Landmarks Registry is a research project of the Blair Historic Preservation Alliance. Its mission is to identify, research, document and recognize Blair sites and structures of historic and/or architectural interest, public and private, existing and demolished. It also seeks to increase public awareness of and interest in these sites.

NOMINATIONS
PHOTO GALLERY

Therefore, when we build, let us think that we build for ever... For, indeed, the greatest glory of a building is not in its stones, or in its gold. Its glory is in its Age." -- John Ruskin

How to List a Property on the
National Registry of Historic Places

Listings

u Congregational Church
u Washington County Courthouse
u Soldier's Memorial Monument
u Blair High School
u Castetter House
u Crowell Mansion
u Train Depot
u Old Main - Dana College
u Clifton Hotel
u Mayle Hungate Building
u I.O.O.F. Building (Young's Cafe)
u Pilot Building (O'Hanlon Building)
u Blair National Bank (Huber Building)
u Fire Hall
u C.C. Crowell, Jr. House
u Telephone Building
u Old Post Office (School Administration Building)
u Blair Bridges

Related Listings
u Historic Home Registry
u Blair Churches
u Dana College Campus Buildings
u Lincoln Highway in Blair

The Registry will provide the public with scholarly interpretation and information through the news media, brochures, tours, a Website and programs. [See Walking Tour Guide]

The Registry cannot restrict the rights of private property owners or require that properties be maintained, repaired, or restored. It will not list individual properties if owners object.

Goals

Act as a community service group
Serve as a resource for local history
Promote historic awareness in city and residents
Build alliances with other local organizations and programs
Identify and evaluate properties of historic and/or architectural interest within Blair city limits and make information about them accessible for preservation, planning, advocacy and educational purposes
Provide information about properties of historic and/or architectural interest for local planning
Use volunteer researchers, including owners of properties of historic and/or architectural interest, and provide assistance and guidelines for this research
Serve as a network for information on property rehabilitation, restoration, funding (such as grants) and historic research
Achieve widespread public awareness of properties with historic and/or architectural interest and encourage involvement in their preservation
Encourage preservation of historic properties by documenting their significance
Gather, produce and distribute information about historic preservation techniques
Develop and maintain a network of historic preservation organizations

Working Methods

Develop criteria, list of properties and research priority based on Nominations from Alliance members and local residents
Conduct research using a variety of source materials and maintain record of resources
Develop a historic timeline
Present research to the public and preserve findings in appropriate archives