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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.
attractions: The Olympia Farmers Market, Percival Landing Park, Heritage Park, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Olympia, Washington Center for the Performing Arts, Washington State Capitol Building and Campus, Capitol Theater, South Carolina State Farmers Market, Port Plaza, Yashiro Japanese Garden, restaurants: Budd Bay Cafe, Olympia Oyster House, Cascadia Grill, Old School Pizzeria, Anthony's Homeport Olympia, Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar, Mercato Ristorante, New Moon Cooperative Cafe, McMenamins Spar Café, The Bread Peddler
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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.
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This place is so beautiful! Very peaceful, would definitely recommend to go visit this place with family or friends. Inside it’s amazing all of the hard work that was put into building this place is amazing. The town it’s safe is very small and quit. But definitely recommend to stop by and check it out if your driving by you won’t regret it! To park I believe it was $10 but to enter in we didn’t have to pay anything. Also if your into photography it’s a great place to get some amazing pictures in.
cristina soloveycristina solovey
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Classy historical building located in downtown Olympia, adds a very historical touch to the surrounding artistic city. Would have never thought they would make a building that looks like a theme park castle and use it as the capitol building, but it adds a big unique factor to the city center.
Joshua ThoresonJoshua Thoreson
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The craftsmanship and beauty is amazing. I would’ve loved to see this place in his heyday unfortunately downtown Olympia has become Safe Haven for the homeless, drug activity, and all sorts of crazy stuff. It has changed Dramatically and just a few years it’s quite sad actually.
Alexander BAlexander B
10
An extremely beautiful historic old capitol building. Great architecture and stained glass. Nice park in front of it. Unfortunately there are a lot of homeless people sleeping in the park in front of it now. It is still worth seeing.
Timothy WeissTimothy Weiss
20
Unfortunately, I was unable to visit the interior, but the exterior is phenomenal and well worth visiting. The George Washington statue out front is a great touch.
Frederick Bradbury VFrederick Bradbury V
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Nearby Attractions Of Old Capitol Building
The Olympia Farmers Market
Percival Landing Park
Heritage Park
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Olympia
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Washington State Capitol Building and Campus
Capitol Theater
South Carolina State Farmers Market
Port Plaza
Yashiro Japanese Garden
The Olympia Farmers Market
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Percival Landing Park
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Heritage Park
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Olympia
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Budd Bay Cafe
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New Moon Cooperative Cafe
McMenamins Spar Café
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Olympia Oyster House
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Cascadia Grill
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Old School Pizzeria
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