travel united states washington olympia state capitol

ARCHITECTS: WALTER R WILDER, HARRY K WHITE 1922-28)

When we take a driving break on our way to Seattle, we often stop at the State Capitol in Olympia for a break.
It is placed opposite the State Court Building divided by landscaped roadway.

The more-or-less traditional capitol building is nicely done and accomplishes the typical government goal of
creating an imposing presence that can impress the public with it's grandeur just enough not to be totally intimidating,
but capable of instilling pride in the tax payer.

TRAVEL: Often, latest 2016



This location has earned a three-and-one-half star (good+) rating from
Travel Fanatics Unlimited
***1/2

unless noted otherwise all images copyright d. holmes chamberlin jr architect llc

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Front elevation, State Capitol, Olympia, Washington, USA, 2016.



Interior view of rotunda between senate and house chambers, State Capitol, Olympia, Washington, USA, 2016.



Detail of rotunda ceiling, State Capitol, Olympia, Washington, USA, 2016.



Bust of George Washington, State Capitol, Olympia, Washington, USA, 2016.



Lynn & Mason with the south elevation, State Capitol, Olympia, Washington, USA, 2016.



Front of Temple of Justice accross the mall from the capitol building, State Capitol, Olympia, Washington, USA, 2016.



Looking west from the Winged Victory Monument (World War I) by Alanzo Victor Lewis, State Capitol, Olympia, Washington, USA, 2016.





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