40 US Historical Homes That Are Worth the Visit

24.The Pabst Mansion

The Pabst Mansion, built for Frederick Pabst, founder of the Pabst Brewing Company, sits at 2000 Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Architect George Bowman Ferry designed the home in the Flemish Renaissance Revival style, which drew from various Italian classical types. Despite its size and unique architecture, the mansion was once scheduled to be demolished and replaced with a parking ramp. It was only saved when the building was purchased from Milwaukee’s Archdiocese by a historic preservation group. The archdiocese even used the conservatory of the mansion as the archbishop’s chapel, and for the next 67 years, many priests, sisters, and five archbishops resided at the mansion.

Today, the mansion is now open to the public for daily tours and has been a site for television episode filming and several commercials. Though the mansion is currently closed to implement safety measures, they have made a free virtual tour available on their website for interested parties! A donation is encouraged but not required, and visitors can walk through a rendering of the mansion at their leisure. They can choose floors, rooms, or even view it as a dollhouse! Each room has a tidbit of information, almost like a self-guided tour. If you are interested in seeing this beautiful landmark, we highly recommend the tour! Next up on our list is Grey Gardens!