American Legion Hall (Olympia, Washington)
American Legion Hall | |
| Location | 219 W. Legion Way, Olympia, Washington |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 47°02′34″N 122°54′13″W / 47.04285°N 122.90357°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1921 |
| Architect | Wohleb, Joseph |
| MPS | Downtown Olympia MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 87000871[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 17, 1987 |
American Legion Hall is a historic building and meeting hall in Olympia, Washington. It was built in 1921 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.[1] The concrete, stucco and brick structure was designed by Joseph Wohleb.[2][3]
The building was dedicated on Armistice Day, November 11, 1921.[4] Between September 1939 and March 1946, an approx. 8,500 square feet (790 m2) ice rink was set up on the first floor, hosting many events and festivals.[5]
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "American Legion Hall, Olympia, Washington". archiplanet.com. Archived from the original on September 23, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
- ^ "American Legion Hall". Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum. March 2, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ Olson, Scott B. (2019). "History of the Post – Alfred Wm Leach Post #3". Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ Crooks, Jennifer (January 20, 2024). "Thurston County History: The Olympia Ice Arena". ThurstonTalk. Retrieved June 24, 2025.