A FOND FAREWELL: THE ORIGINAL NEWHOUSE BUILDING, 1934-2023
On May 15, 2023, the last remnants of the original Irving R. Newhouse Building were demolished. The Irving R. Newhouse Building was built in 1934 as part of a Civil Works Administration program to spur job growth during the Great Depression. Since then, it has served the state of Washington in various capacities and housed several different tenants for nearly 90 years. Though it is no longer standing, it remains a vital piece of Capitol Campus history. Designed by prominent…