Old State Capitol Survives Devastating Fire, 1928

At 3:35 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, 1928 janitor William Todd spotted dense smoke billowing from the base of the tower and eaves of the roof of the Old State Capitol in Olympia. He immediately turned in an alarm to the fire department. It was not a moment too soon. Within minutes the entire roof was on fire and the building’s landmark tower was a pillar of flame.

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