FAIRLAWN MANSION AND MUSEUM

SUPERIOR, WI

Fairlawn Mansion and Museum is a historic site located in Superior, Wisconsin. The mansion was originally built in 1890 for Martin Pattison, a prominent businessman in the area. The mansion features 42 rooms and over 20,000 square feet of living space.

The mansion was designed by the renowned architect, Oliver Traphagen, and the interior was decorated by A. H. Davenport and Company. The mansion is an excellent example of the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style, which was popular in the late 19th century.

In 1920, the mansion was sold to the Superior School District and was used as a high school until 1972. In 1974, the mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Today, the mansion is open to the public as a museum. Visitors can take guided tours of the mansion and learn about its history, architecture, and the people who lived there. The museum also features exhibits on the history of Superior and the surrounding area.

Fairlawn Mansion and Museum is a unique and fascinating destination for anyone interested in history, architecture, or the cultural heritage of the Midwest.

FAIRLAWN MANSION AND MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SUPERIOR WI. US MID #8405500109

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 7153945712
• website: http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org

FAIRLAWN MANSION AND MUSEUM
906 E 2ND ST
SUPERIOR
WI
54880

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