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Mark Twain's Visit to Olympia in August 1895

In August 1895, the noted author Mark Twain visited Olympia as part of his 14-day journey through the Pacific Northwest, part of a world tour. And in modern times, there are two statues of the famous author in Thurston County. ....

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1940s Captain America and Olympia's Liberty Theater

“Captain America,” was shown in 1946 at Olympia’s Liberty Theater. This historic serial about “The Sentinel of Liberty” shows the changing history of theaters in the area. ....

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A Great Cold: The Winter of 1878-1879

In January 1879, the Columbia River froze, blocking off much of the mail service to the north, including Thurston County. Residents in the County hunkered ....

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Riding the Rails: Olympia and Tumwater's Historic Streetcar System

In the late 19th century, streetcars were on the cutting edge of transportation technology. Olympia and Tumwater jealously eyed the electric trolley systems in Tacoma, Seattle, and Portland. They wanted one of their own. ....

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A Lost Entertainment Landmark: The Olympia Theater

By May 1903 the Olympia Theater, scene of the “fowl” incident, had become one of Olympia’s top entertainment landmarks. ....

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