This is a lovely place to visit if you are interested in history of the theatre. The grounds are well kept and the exhibits are very informative. It makes me want to live back in the early 1900's. What fun they must have had here. Worth a visit - 2 hours.
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Ten Chimneys
S43 W31575 Depot Rd, Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-4110
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Genesee Depot
Type: Art Museums, Historic Sites, Specialty Museums
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Ten Chimneys is the estate lovingly created by Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. With no ropes and nothing under glass, guests are...
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Ten Chimneys is the estate lovingly created by Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. With no ropes and nothing under glass, guests are treated to a VIP guided tour of a National Historic Landmark replete with original furnishings and overflowing with the romance of the 1930s and ’40s. “Every time I was visiting with the Lunts in Genesee Depot, I was in a sort of daze of wonder; the dining room, the table, the china, the silver, the food, the extraordinary care and beauty and taste…a sort of dream, a vision.”-Katharine Hepburn
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Milwaukee, WI
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This is a historic place to visit; home to Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt on 120 acres in Genesee Depot, WI. The successful acting pair led an exciting life and the home certainly shows that, along with the other stars they entertained there. May be most interesting to people that were entertained with that generation in the 20's, 30's, 40's,...
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New Berlin, WI
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What a wonderful way to spend a day. It is a great education into our acting history. The love and devotion the Lundt's had to acting is awe inspiring. To have a sneak peak inside their lives is a great treat. The grounds are beautiful, the hand painted muriels amazing. I am lucky enough to perform gardening through the Master...
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Genoa City, Wisconsin
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I love everything about this place. From the romantic love story of the Lunt's to the unique interiors of this country farmhouse. If you love art, architecture, the theater or romance, don't miss out on this gem tucked away in Genesee Depot, Wisconsin.
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Jackson, Wisconsin
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I didn't know about about this Lunt and Fontaine hideaway. The guides were very educational and entertaining.
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Madison, Wisconsin
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I didn't know anything about the famous couple who owned this house, but I loved seeing how a glamorous theatre couple lived and entertained. The interior design was remarkable--dated, of course, but fascinating and fun. The grounds, including a couple of outbuildings and swimming pool, were beautiful. I came away with the feeling that this couple had lived well, and...
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Terrific and unique estate close to Milwaukee. The home is unique as are the furnishings and it is so well preserved. There are no ropes or places off limits. It is like being in these two fabulous stars home. Great guides who are passionate and very knowledgeable.
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NEWPORT, NORTH CAROLINA
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The knowledge and preservation of Tenchimneys was the cream of the region. The grounds in the fall is the side dish to a great experiance.
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Williams Bay, Wisconsin
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amazing for the time, the grounds, the pool, the people, and considering it's location. We enjoyed the visitors center and all that it offered, much better than Graceland.
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A friend of mine invited me to join him in a visit to Ten Chimneys, the home of Alfred and Lynn Lunt in Genesee Depot, WI. The home is very well preserved, and the tour was very informative. The docents were friendly and very knowledgable. IF you like house museums, and you happen to be anywhere near Milwaukee, WI, don't...
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