The Olympia Downtown District
is distinguished by its setting on the shores of Budd Inlet of Puget Sound and Capitol Lake. The area is centered around the historic town square, the heart of its original plat. The landmark Old Capitol Building serves as a backdrop for the district. The pedestrian scale of the district, made even more inviting by the varied canopies on the storefronts and recessed entry-ways, is evident in the area. The streetscapes are enhanced by the variety of building materials, parapets, and finish details. No other community in Washington is comparable to this downtown area which offers two types of waterfront access, (salt and fresh water), buildings reflecting many architectural styles and eras, and important associations with territorial and state capitol history reflected in its buildings and sites. - NRHP, 27 July 2004| Place | Locale | Type | AsNotedIn |
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| Old Thurston County Courthouse |
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| Town Square |
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| American Legion Hall |
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| Security Building | |||
| Donald Building | |||
| US Post Office |
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| Old Capitol Building |
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| Jeffers Studio |
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| Olympia Downtown Historic District |
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| Hotel Olympian | |||
| Allen House Hotel |
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| Mottman Building |
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| Olympia National Bank |
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| Olympia Knitting Mills | |||
| Elks Building |
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