American Legion Hall (Olympia, Washington)

American Legion Hall
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	219 W. Legion Way, Olympia, Washington
Coordinates	47°02′34″N122°54′13″W / 47.04285°N 122.90357°W / 47.04285; -122.90357
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

1. "National Register Information System – (#87000871)". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
2. "American Legion Hall, Olympia, Washington". archiplanet.com. Archived from the original on September 23, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
3. "American Legion Hall". Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum. March 2, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
4. Olson, Scott B. (2019). "History of the Post – Alfred Wm Leach Post #3" . Retrieved June 24, 2025.
5. Crooks, Jennifer (January 20, 2024). "Thurston County History: The Olympia Ice Arena". ThurstonTalk. Retrieved June 24, 2025.