Announcing the 12th Annual
Wisconsin
Breast Cancer
Showhouse 2009
3005 E. Kenwood Boulevard
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Open to the Public
Saturday, June 6, through Sunday, June 21
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday Noon to 4 p.m.
Last admission begins 30 minutes before closing.
We sincerely regret that the Showhouse property is not
handicap accessible or a safe venue for children under 8.
For more information, call (414) 297-9152.
Ticket Prices
$20 at the Showhouse
$18 at Ticket
Outlets
(Tickets available at outlets after May 1)
“For
and in consideration of parental love and affection and One Dollar,”
Patrick and Anna Cudahy deeded three lots in Milwaukee’s Prospect
Hill subdivision to their daughter, Mary C. Dahlman.
An elegant Georgian Revival house built on these lots
by Mary C. and Louis A. Dahlman is now the venue for the 2009 Wisconsin
Breast Cancer Showhouse. The 6,538 square foot house, built in 1912
at a cost of $15,000, was designed by noted Milwaukee architects Cornelius
Leenhouts and Hugh Guthrie. Its three-story brick structure features
symmetrical composition, peaked gable roofs, tall chimney stacks,
and a Palladian window over the classic portico front entryway.
The inviting vestibule draws the eye to the quarter
sawn oak staircase leading to a spectacular stained glass window of
a Greek temple arch and an Irish church ruin on the foyer landing.
The exquisite Swans painting by German artist Arthur Illies graces
the second floor hallway. The dining room’s four-and-one-half
foot paneled wainscoting and the original oak china cabinet with its
round-arched leaded glass doors are superb examples of Georgian interior
detail. The butler’s pantry sink of “German Silver”
(a mixture of nickel, copper and zinc), the intricate dentil crown
moldings in the foyer and living room, and the original bird’s
eye maple floor on the third level add to the home’s classic
charm and elegance. The updated kitchen is a gourmet cook’s
dream.
The house recently incurred water damage necessitating
restoration of parts of the first and second floors. Many of the original
trims were saved and painstakingly reinstalled with the original floor
plan remaining unchanged. Using both the old and new architectural
elements of the home, the 57-member design team, including several
students, have transformed 29 spaces in the Showhouse with their design
inspirations ranging from classic to modern.
A highlight of the east side exterior is the beautiful
terrace of bluestone and brick where guests visiting our 2009 Showhouse
can relax and enjoy the charming garden before shopping at the popular
Showhouse Boutique.
Showhouse Boutique -- Sponsored by M&I Bank
Visit our boutique before or after your tour for unique treasures
from favorite past vendors and exciting new ones. Take this opportunity
to shop for the holidays, birthdays, and other celebrations. Open
for the Preview Party and during Showhouse hours. Also open to the
public without a ticket.
Dining Opportunities To Benefit WBCS -- Show your
Showhouse program book during the run of the Showhouse for lunch at
Café 1505, 1505 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon, and for dinner or lunch
at Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn, 1319 E. Henry Clay, Whitefish Bay.
Enjoy your meal knowing that these restaurants will contribute 20%
of your bill to the 2009 Showhouse. Tax and gratuity not included.