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Status: Construction begins early May 2022
DES is overseeing the installation of a new generator that will provide backup power to the Capitol Court building in the event of a power outage. The project begins in May 2022 and will be completed in two phases: Site preparation and generator installation. Work is estimated for completion in spring 2023.
The building known as the Old Thurston County Courthouse, at the corner of 11th and Capitol Way, was erected in 1930 and designed by local architect Joseph Wohleb. In 1978 the courthouse functions were relocated to Olympia's Westside, leaving the building vacant until 1989 when the state entered into a partnership with Lorig Associates to renovate the facility. Renovation was completed in 1991.
Capitol Court was built of Tenino sandstone. The 50,000 square foot, reinforced concrete building stands four stories tall capped by a small rectangular tower and flanked by two story projecting wings. The historic interior features include floors and wainscot of marble, plaster cove ceilings and a grand staircase.
Capitol Court, the name by which the Old Thurston County Courthouse is currently known, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Olympia Heritage Register.
Learn more about the Capitol Court Building.
For more information, please email DESPPDmail@des.wa.gov