Tivoli Fountain (Olympia, Washington)
| Tivoli Fountain | |
|---|---|
 Fountain in June 2025 | |
Interactive map of Fountain location | |
| Completion date | 15 April 1953 |
| Dimensions | 50 feet (15 m) in diameter |
| Location | Olympia, Washington, U.S. |
| 47°02′11″N 122°54′06″W / 47.03651°N 122.90168°W | |
| Owner | Washington State Department of Enterprise Services |
| Website | Washington State Campus - Tivoli Fountain |
The Tivoli Fountain is installed on the Washington State Capitol campus in Olympia, Washington, United States.
It is a replica of a Roman-style fountain in Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, which itself was inspired by fountains of Villa d’Este in the Italian Renaissance garden style.[1][2]
Details
The fountain is made of cement and features tulip-shaped copper tubs, 540 water jets which form an umbrella shape, and a large central spout shooting water 25 feet upward. All together, the fountain circulates 600 gallons of water per minute.[1]
A plaque on the east side of the fountain is inscribed with:
Replica of the Tivoli Fountain
Tivoli Park, Copenhagen, Denmark
Presented to the
State of Washington
by
Olympia-Tumwater Foundation
Peter G. Schmidt, President
1953
History
The fountain was dedicated on April 15, 1953 by Governor Arthur B. Langlie.[1][3]
In 2017, the fountain underwent a restoration and modernization project, which resulted in a reduction of water usage by 32%.[4]
On September 16, 2024, the fountain was shut off to repair a water leak through the concrete basin. The fountain was reopened on September 25.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Tivoli Fountain". Washington State Capitol Campus. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ "Tivoli Fountain". Waterline Studios. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ Crooks, Jennifer (September 6, 2017). "Rebirth: The Tivoli Fountain on the Washington State Capitol Campus Returns to Life". ThurstonTalk. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ "Tivoli Fountain restoration and modernization project nearing completion". Department of Enterprise Services (DES). Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ "Iconic fountain is re-sealed". Washington State Capitol Campus. Retrieved June 16, 2025.