SEEKING LOST TREASURES

One of the most rewarding tasks of the Capitol Furnishings Preservation Committee performs is locating historic items that have left the Capitol Group buildings. Throughout its history, furnishings disappeared for a variety of reasons: during modernization efforts, as keepsakes, or by being moved to other locations within state government.

When an historic piece is discovered, the Committee determines its identity by studying archival records and searches for markings of the original furniture makers. For tips on identifying original Capitol furnishings, see “Identifying Historical Furnishings.”

You can help locate and preserve historic furnishings by calling us with information on any item that may have originated from the Capitol Group. Please contact:

Capitol Furnishings Preservation Committee
211 21st Avenue SW
Olympia, WA 98501

Marygrace Jennings
Department of General Administration
Phone: (360) 902-0973
Email: MGJenni@ga.wa.gov

DONATIONS

Tax deductible donations to support the work of the Capitol Furnishings Preservation Committee can be made to:

Capitol Furnishings Preservation Account
c/o Washington State Historical Society
211 21st Avenue SW
Olympia, WA 98501

Thank you for participating in this effort to preserve and restore the original and historic furnishings of the magnifi cent Washington State Capitol Group buildings for all our citizens, visitors and generations to come.