Capitol Rug Restoration Costs Over $1M | Seattle News

The Washington State Capitol’s historic wool rug — a true piece of art — is poised to cost over a million dollars to restore after fire damage, with nearly $960K earmarked just for shipping it to New York for expert care. Add in teak floor refinishing, burned drapery restoration, and other heritage repairs, and the bill balloons. While lawmakers approved $250K earlier this year, the rest hinges on insurance — which still hasn’t finalized its decision despite being due in July. Meanwhile, the rug’s stored and waiting, vulnerable to mold without climate-controlled transport. Smaller fixes like busts, a piano, and marble stairs have already cost over $20K. And while the vandal faces charges, their trial is on hold pending a mental fitness evaluation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c37b189730fd2937