Take a Cruise to the Victorian Summer Retreat of a Chicago Beer Baron
Black Point Estate was built for Chicago Beer Baron Conrad Seipp in 1888 as a retreat, and in that spirit the home remains a place to relax, refresh, and explore. Just like the Victorian VIPs who established the estate, you’ll arrive in style and enjoy stunning Geneva Lake views on your cruise to this magnificent mansion, considered one of the finest examples of period architecture and furniture in the Midwest, and one of the oldest homes in Lake Geneva.
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Black Point Estate and Gardens
Step into Gilded Age elegance at the 1888 Summer home of Chicago beer baron, Conrad Seipp. Guests enjoy a narrated boat ride to the property via the Lake Geneva Cruise Line, a guided tour of the mansion, & time to relax and sip Seipp beer on the veranda.
We had a nice group of international visitors on Monday. Many of these guests were from Germany and felt right at home in our German American brewer's home. ... See MoreSee Less
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On Saturday, June 7th Black Point staff guided members of the Society of Architectural Historians around the Geneva Lake area. We visited Holy Communion Episcopal Church, Horticultural Hall Lake Geneva_, The Duck Inn Supper Club, Penwern, The Maple Park Historic District, The Lindens and of course, Black Point.
It was a lovely day and it's always a pleasure highlighting our community's rich architectural history. ... See MoreSee Less
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🏳️🌈Happy Pride Month🏳️🌈
One of the Wisconsin Historical Society's core values is to cultivate inclusion.
Everyone is welcome at Black Point. 🏳️🌈
Check out our museum store display when you’re on site, and check out these events being held at various sites across the state:
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