Olympia in Thurston County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Old City Hall and Fire Station
1912
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company in the state
of Washington
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 47° 2.749′ N, 122° 54.117′ W. Marker is in Olympia, Washington, in Thurston County. It is at the intersection of Capitol Way North and State Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Capitol Way North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Capitol Way N, Olympia WA 98501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Puget Sound Region and in Greater Seattle. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Inside Passage, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tribute to Family Support Center Founders (a few steps from this marker); Olympia Lodge No. 1 F. & A.M. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marking the End of the Oregon Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Rankin Rogers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington Women Win the Vote (approx. Ό mile away); Former Olympia Library (approx. Ό mile away); Honoring and Remembering (approx. Ό mile away); 1903 Washington State Legislative Meeting Site (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olympia.
Regarding Old City Hall and Fire Station. Excerpt from the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Olympia Downtown Historic
this page online
The significance of the Olympia City Hall rests on both its architectural character and on its historical associations. The building is a well preserved example of American Renaissance architecture as was commonly used for commercial structures around the turn of the century. Historically, the building was the seat of city government for over fifty years and the home of the city's fire department, which traces its origin back to the 1850's and which is a direct descendant of the first engine company in the state. The Olympia City Hall was designed by George Gove (1869-1956) of the Tacoma firm of Heath and Gove
Also see . . . Downtown Olympia Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, of which the former city hall and fire station is a contributing resource. (National Archives) (Submitted on May 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
