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1959 Capitol Campus sundial photo.
Is Capitol Campus sundial disappearing?

Is Capitol Campus sundial disappearing?

Capitol staffers and visitors might soon notice that the sundial between the John L. O’Brien and John A. Cherberg buildings and just south of the Legislative Building has gone missing. Is the sundial going away for good? No. The Department of Enterprise Services has announced that the popular sundial is being removed this week for repairs. According to a DES news release: The sundial will be taken to Seattle for further condition assessment and repair. Work will include: Crafting of…

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The day John L. O’Brien was honored

The day John L. O’Brien was honored

For many newcomers to the Legislature and the Capitol Campus, the John L. O’Brien Building (or JLOB, as it’s known in “acronymese”) is simply the name of the building where most of the state representatives’ offices are located, as well as public hearing rooms, and House committee and caucus staffs’ offices. But old-timers well remember the man for whom the building is named. O’Brien, a Seattle Democrat, served 26 two-year terms in the House, including four terms as House speaker….

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