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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Old_Capitol_BuildingOld Capitol Building - Wikipedia

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   The Old Capitol Building is a building in Olympia, Washington. Designed by Willis A. Ritchie, it was built from 1890 to 1892 as the Thurston County Courthouse, and served from 1905 until 1928 as the state capitol, seat of the legislature of Washington; in 1928 the legislature moved to the current Capitol Building.

   • Built: 1892
   • Architect: Willis Ritchie

   • Location: 600 Washington Street SE, Olympia, Washington
   • Architectural style: Romanesque

2. olympiahistory.org › old-state-capitolOld State Capitol Building – Olympia Historical Society and ...

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   The Old State Capitol Building, currently the home of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, was initially built to house the Thurston County courthouse and opened in 1892. In 1902 the building was purchased by the state for use as the State Capitol Building. Following its acquisition by the state, the “annex” was built to the ...

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4. www.olympiawa.gov › visiting_the_capitolVisiting the Capitol - City of Olympia

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   The Capitol Campus is managed by Washington State's Department of Enterprise Services (DES). Visit the DES website (button below) for information including campus hours, driving directions, Capitol facts and history, and event and tour scheduling. DES provides parking for visitors in lots and metered parking spaces at the Capitol Campus.

5. www.des.wa.gov › buildings › old-capitol-buildingOld Capitol Building | Department of Enterprise Services (DES)

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   Address. 600 Washington St. SE Olympia, WA 98504. Building Contact Info. During normal business hours: Enterprise Services Building Asset Managers. For after hours building issues: (360) 725-0000.

6. www.historylink.org › File › 5443Olympia Capitol -- A History of the Building - HistoryLink.org

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   Apr 11, 2003 · Modern-day visitors to Olympia’s capitol campus are justly impressed by the main Legislative Building’s 287-foot-high dome and the equally broad-shouldered edifices that surround that central structure. Architecture critics have called the arrangement a watershed in American capitol construction. Yet building the Washington state capitol ...

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   Is Olympia's Capitol building a watershed in American Capitol construction?

   • Modern-day visitors to Olympia’s capitol campus are justly impressed by the main Legislative Building’s 287-foot-high dome and the equally broad-shouldered edifices that surround that central structure. Architecture critics have called the arrangement a watershed in American capitol construction.

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   Who designed the Washington State Capitol building?

   • In this article, we’ll take a tour of the Capitol Building, exploring its history, architecture, and attractions. The Washington State Capitol Building was completed in 1928, and it was designed by New York architect Walter Wilder. The building replaced the original state capitol building, which had been destroyed by fire in 1889.

   Discovering the Washington State Capitol Building: A Tour of Olympia’s

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   What can you do at the Washington State Capitol building?

   • There are many attractions to explore at the Washington State Capitol Building, including: Legislative Chambers – Visitors can tour the chambers of the Washington State House of Representatives and the Washington State Senate, where lawmakers work to create and pass laws.

   Discovering the Washington State Capitol Building: A Tour of Olympia’s

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   Is Washington State Capitol a neoclassical building?

   • The Washington State Capitol Building is a stunning example of Neoclassical architecture. The building features a central dome, flanked by two wings, and is constructed of white Georgia marble. The dome is topped by a bronze statue of a woman holding a torch, known as the “Victory” statue.

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8. ospi.k12.wa.us › ospi-history-old-capitol-buildingOSPI - History of the Old Capitol Building - K–12

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   The Old Capitol Building, which has been home for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction since 1906, is located on a full block fronting on Sylvester Park in downtown Olympia. The park contains a statue of Gov. John Rogers, author of the "Barefoot Schoolboy Law." This law 'gives to every poor son of this commonwealth a fair education.' The building is listed on both the State and ...

9. www.olympiatoday.com › discovering-the-washingtonDiscovering the Washington State Capitol Building: A Tour of ...

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   Mar 25, 2023 · The Washington State Capitol Building is one of Olympia, Washington's most iconic landmarks. Built in the Neoclassical architectural style, the building is an impressive sight, featuring a dome that is the fifth-tallest in the world, standing at 287 feet tall. In this article, we'll take a tour of the Capitol Building, exploring its history, architecture,