Renee M.
4/16/2018
My husband and I were intrigued by the mansion during our frequent trips from MN to the U.P. and have always wanted to take a tour of the estate. Today was the day. We purchased tickets on the...
Fairlawn Mansion & Museum
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906 E 2nd St
Superior, WI 54880
Built as the family home of mining and lumber baron Martin Pattison, the four story, 42 room mansion was completed in 1890 at the cost of $150,000; estimated at today's costs to be well over $3 million.The exterior and first floor of the mansion have been completely restored to the original splendor,with gilded murals on the ceilings and frieze, a grand entrance hall and open staircase, marble and tile fireplaces, and original leaded and stained glass windows.The second floor of the mansion includes access to master bedroom suite, furnished much as it was during the Pattisons’ time in the house. The third floor is dedicated to the Children’s Home era from 1920 to 1964, when the mansion served as a home to the less fortunate. It also includes the restoration exhibit, featuring documentation of the extensive work performed during the 1999 restoration of the mansion.
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4.05 reviewsAnthony P.
8/3/2023
We had very high expectations after seeing the Glensheen Mansion. Price was not worth admission. This was a guided tour for the Fairlawn. Wanted to just walk and take in the building but you can...
Kelly Z.
1/2/2021
Great tour! Really interesting history and gorgeous restoration work! They definitely need more tours and funds so they can continue to restore it back to its original beauty! Our only...
Shauna O.
8/8/2021
I loved this tour, it was informative and interesting; the tour guide had so many stories to add. The Pattison family was ahead of their time with the many cool innovations incorporated into the...
Laura S.
4/2/2021
Beautiful first floor that is wonderfully restored. The history and tour are interesting and intriguing. Some things are a bit out of place, like the model ship that is a remnant of the days gone...
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