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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRQE_stang-wirth-house_Madison-WI.html
This simple brick dwelling was built for Frederick Stang, a Bavarian immigrant and market gardener. His house is one of the last vestiges of these early-day fruit and vegetable farms on the fringes of the city. In 1883, a later owner, Jacob Wirth,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRC5_st-bernards-catholic-church_Madison-WI.html
Since it was founded in 1907, St. Bernard's Parish has been a religious and social focus of neighborhood life on the East side. This imposing church building was erected during a decade of heavy construction activity among Madison's religious inst…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRC3_hoffman-kennedy-dairy-horse-barn_Madison-WI.html
This simple brick horse barn was built by Conrad Hoffman, a laborer. In 1925, it was purchased by the largest dairy in Madison, the Kennedy Dairy, to house its east side branch. The barn had deteriorated seriously by 1985 when it was renovated int…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ67_starkweathers-harried-history_Madison-WI.html
The first plan for a sewage system in Madison was adopted in 1885. The system first pumped untreated human waste directly into the lakes.It wasn't until 1901 that a sewage treatment facility was built. By then Lake Monona and the surrounding water…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOZO_hiram-walker_Windsor-ON.html
Massachusetts born, Hiram Walker had by the 1850s become a successful general merchant, distiller and grain dealer in Detroit. After Michigan adopted prohibition in 1855 he acquired land across the river in Canada where he established a distillery…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOZN_elvis-presley-fight-scene_Madison-WI.html
On this site, the corner of Hwy 51 and East Washington Avenue around 1 am, on June 24th, 1977, Elvis Presley was riding in the 2nd of two limousines which had stopped for a red light. He was coming from a concert in Des Moines and had just arrived…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOPG_john-m-olin_Madison-WI.html
A trust fund established by Mr. Olin President of the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association from 1894 to 1910, made possible the construction of architectural features in this garden
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOPE_olbrichs-thai-pavilion-and-gardens_Madison-WI.html
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 beau…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOPD_olbrich-park_Madison-WI.html
These grounds are a testament to the vision and persistence of Michael Olbrich (1881-1929). For years, this attorney and University of Wisconsin regent, worked to raise money to gain title to these properties, which he then sold to the City of Mad…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNHH_eagle-effigy_Madison-WI.html
Largest Indian Mound of its Type in WisconsinBody 131 Feet Wingspread 624 FeetMarked by the Wisconsin Archeological SocietyJuly 30, 1910