In his book '' Washington 's Audacious State Capitol and Its Builders '' , architectural historian Norman Johnston ( whose father , Jay Johnston , was the resident supervisor during the construction ) offered a detailed description of the plans for the Temple of Justice : From 1987 to 1989 the Temple of Justice was closed to allow for seismic retrofitting . Minor cosmetic damage resulting from the 2001 Nisqually earthquake resulted in another closure for repairs
2001 Nisqually earthquake
2001 Nisqually earthquake
Temple of Justice (Washington)