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Capitol Rug Restoration Costs $1M | Seattle News
The Washington State Capitol suffered major vandalism last year, with repairs now estimated at over a million dollars — most of it going toward restoring a historic wool rug in the State Reception Room. Additional costs include refinishing the teak floor, repairing burned drapery, and smaller fixes like restoring busts and a vintage piano. While lawmakers approved $250K, officials are waiting on insurance to cover the bulk of the bill — an adjuster has already reviewed the damage. The effort underscores a commitment to preserving irreplaceable heritage, even as work remains stalled without…
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