OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON

The Capitol City of Washington State was so named because of the incredible views of Mt. Olympus and the Olympic Mountains to the Northwest in 1854, yet its views of Mt. Rainier to the East is more spectacular. Sitting on the shores of Budd Inlet Olympia is located at the southernmost end of the greater inland Salish Sea in Puget Sound and is one of the most beautiful waterfront cities. And, was the home of many of the photographer's in my collection as well as my own families for a over a hundred years.

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Laid out in 1851 as Smithfield, Olympia was later renamed for the nearby Olympic Mountains. Chosen as the territorial capital in 1853, Olympia developed port facilities and a lumber-based economy. Over time, it became a place of natural beauty, surrounded by the stunning Olympic Mountains and the Olympic National Park. The city’s history is intertwined with the growth of the state and its diverse industries, including oyster farming, dairying, brewing, and more. Olympia remains a vibrant and picturesque part of the Evergreen State