Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Olbrich's Thai Pavilion and Gardens
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 13, 2010
1. Olbrich's Thai Pavilion and Gardens Marker
Welcome. You are entering a garden of enchantment where powerful symbols, exquisite craftsmanship, and lush foliage combine to bring you closer to the culture of Thailand.
Where is Thailand?
[World map showing location of Thailand]
A beautiful gift
The pavilion is a gift from the Thai government and the Thai Chapter of the Wisconsin Alumni Association to the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
The University gave the pavilion to the City of Madison, which placed it at Olbrich Botanical Gardens as an ideal setting to share this cultural treasure.
The Thai Pavilion
The only Thai pavilion in the continental United States.
The only Thai pavilion outside of Thailand surrounded by a tropical-styled garden.
Can you find
The mythical serpent symbol called the Naga
The statue at the bridge entrance
Scales in the paving patterns of the pathway
Scales in the bridge rails
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 43° 5.553′ N, 89° 19.987′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It can be reached from Atwood
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Starkweather's Harried History (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John M. Olin (about 600 feet away); Olbrich Park (about 600 feet away); Third Lake Passage (about 800 feet away); Garver Feed & Supply Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Olbrich Park / Michael B. Olbrich (approx. 0.3 miles away); Riley House (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Let The Great Spirits Soar" (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Also see . . . Royal Thai Pavilion & Garden. Olbrich Gardens website entry (Submitted on October 16, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.)
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 16, 2010
2. Olbrich's Thai Pavilion and Gardens Marker
The marker is on the left, with the bridge to the Pavilion in the background. Note the scale pattern in the walk as mentioned in the marker.
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 13, 2010
3. Olbrich's Thai Pavilion and Gardens
Note the scale pattern in the bridge railing as mentioned in the marker.
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 16, 2010
4. Path to Thai Pavilion and Gardens
Note the scale pattern in the walk as mentioned in the marker.
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 13, 2010
5. Bridge to Thai Pavilion and Gardens
This is the statue at the bridge entrance as mentioned in the marker and also, apparently, the mythical serpent symbol called the Naga mentioned in the marker.
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 13, 2010
6. Related Marker at Thai Pavilion
Caption: This extraordinary Thai Sala, the only one of its kind in North America, was gifted to the University of Wisconsin and City of Madison by the Thai chapter of the Wisconsin Alumni Association in 2001.
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 13, 2010
7. Olbrich's Thai Pavilion
The Pavilion with the related marker in the foreground.
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 13, 2010
8. Olbrich's Thai Pavilion
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 13, 2010
9. Olbrich's Thai Pavilion
The view from the fountain and reflecting pool.
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 13, 2010
10. Olbrich's Thai Pavilion
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 13, 2010
11. Closeup of Thai Pavilion
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 13, 2010
12. Closeup of Thai Pavilion
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 13, 2010
13. Closeup of Thai Pavilion Ceiling
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,280 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 15, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on October 18, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on October 16, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on October 18, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on October 16, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
