The building has survived several disasters , after each of which it has been repaired . A fire in 1928 resulted in the loss of a central tower . After the 1949 Olympia earthquake , the building was evacuated and suffered severe damage to its masonry exterior that had to be repaired over the following few months at a cost of $ 1.1 million . 10 of the 12 towers were lost in the earthquake , along with a rotunda , the House chamber , and several galleries in the East Wing
1949 Olympia earthquake
1949 Olympia earthquake
Old Capitol Building