Olympia and Thurston County, WA History
Territorial and State Capitols of Washington
Photo Gallery
The first Territorial Legislature was held on the second floor of this building on February 27, 1853. It was located on the east side of Capital Way, between Olympia and State streets. A plaque marks the site. Photo from the Washington Historian
The second Territorial Legislature met in the recently completed Masonic
Meeting Hall,
SE corner of Capital Way and Eigth St. A plaque marks the site.
Two views of the first building built to serve as the Capitol. This stood on the
Capitol grounds, just south of the present legislative building.University of Washington Special Collections
The first governor's residence of I. I. Stevens.
Stone monument on Capitol Campus marks the site.
Three views of the Old Capitol, downtown Olympia. This building was originally constructed as the Thurston County Court House, but was sold to the state. A wing was added to the east side containing House and Senate Chambers. The clock tower was dismantled after it burned in 1927. Photos collected from the internet, 2001.
The Present Capitol Building, from the west side of Capitol Lake
Photo collected from the internet, 2001
Early Aerial Views of the Capitol Campus- note the Fountain is not yet installed.
Photos collected from the internet, 2001
Two views of the present Governor's Mansion
Photos collected from the internet, 2001
Sources:
- Norman Johnson, Washington's Audacious State Capitol and its Builders
- David Nicandri, Olympia Wins: WAshington's Capitol Controversies
Updated October 27, 2001
