Olympia in Thurston County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Old City Hall and Fire Station
1912
— Olympia Heritage Site —
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marking the End of the Oregon Trail 1844 (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Rankin Rogers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington Women Win the Vote (approx. ¼ mile away); Former Olympia Library (approx. ¼ mile away); Sequoia Tree (approx. 0.6 miles away); Washington's State Capitol Design (approx. 0.6 miles away); Putting down roots (approx. 0.6 miles away); The First William Winlock Miller High School (approx. 0.6 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 District, of which the former city hall and fire station is
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 157 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
