Alexander H. Allyn was 78 years old and 5 months and 3 days old time of his Death.
Alexander Son of; Timothy and Susan Pratt Allyn of Hartford ,Conn.
Alexander H. Allyn is the 2nd Oldest Child of Timothy & Susan Pratt Allyn:
Alexander H. Allyn Parents:
Timothy Allyn - Born: 1880 / Died: 1882
Susan Pratt Allyn - Born: 1803 / Died: 1838
Timothy & Susan Pratt Allyn had 7 Children:
1. Joseph Allyn - Born: 1833 / Died: 1869
2. Alexander Allyn - Born: 1835 / Died: 1913
3. Francis Allyn - Born: 1838 / Died: 1862
4. Constance Allyn - Born: 1840 / Died: 1842
5. Arthur Allyn - Born: Unknown / Died: Unknown
6. Thomas Allyn - Born: Unknown / Died: 1882
7. Robert Allyn - Born: 1849 / Died: Unknown
Alexander H. Allyn was Married to Wife #1; Elizabeth Martin Allyn. Elizabeth Martin Allyn, was born November 22,1835; she died January 5,1870.
Alexander H. Allyn was Married to Wife #2; Mary Doolittle Allyn. Mary Doolittle Allyn, was born January 18,1850; she died June 20,1839.
His children are presented without knowing which wife was their mother
Alexander H. Allyn, had 7 Children:
1. Lenora Allyn - Born: 1861 / Died: 1869
2. Charles Allyn - Born: 1863 / Died:1916
3. Mary Allyn - Born: 1869 / Died: unknown
4. Susan Allyn - Born: 1874 / Died: 1965
5. Timothy Allyn - Born: 1875/ Died: 1879
6. Joseph Allyn - Born: 1883 / Died: unknown
7. Gertrude Allyn - Born: 1877 / Died: 1879
The Allyn Mansion Through History:
The Allyn Mansion was built in 1885 for the Alexander Allyn family, a wealthy farm family of Delavan. Along with their houses on the various farms in their holdings, the Allyns had three houses (one for themselves, one for servants connected by a gallery, and one for guests) on Lake Delavan, and a winter home in Los Angeles. With the completion of construction of their in-town residence, however, it (the mansion) would become and remain their principal dwelling.
Mr. Allyn died on a cold February day in 1913, sitting in one of the East parlors, reading the afternoon mail. (We surmise that he may have just opened his heat bill!) Mrs. Allyn continued their usual lifestyle, winters in Los Angeles with her beloved step-daughter, Esther, and summers in Delavan near her son Joe, who managed the farms, until her death in 1939.
Upon her death, Mrs Allyn bequeathed the mansion to Esther who, as she said, was "like a true daughter." For the remainder of her life (until 1948), Esther kept servants in the house but only used it two or three times on the occasion of family reunions.
When Esther died, the house went to her daughter Ruth. Ruth kept the house two years, during which time, alterations were made on the structure which nearly destroyed the masterpiece created by E. Townsend Mix. The outside needing repair, Ruth got estimates which totaled $5600. Deciding ultimately to alleviate the problem forever, she decided to spend $10,000 and have all the problem areas removed--the tower, balcony, porch and porte cochere, i.e., all the wooden parts.
After "fixing" the mansion, Ruth sold it to the city of Delavan to be used as a municipal building. Due to some rethinking of plans, the city opted to do otherwise and sold the building to a nursing home group. The Allyn Mansion's commercial era had begun.
The front lawn became a parking lot, a fire escape was added on the east side of the house from Mrs. Allyn's bedroom--now a nursing station, and certain alterations were made on the interior to facilitate better use of the elevator that had been installed by Mrs. Allyn in 1929, and to add restroom space.
Because of stricter state laws for nursing homes in 1966, the facility was closed due to the would-be costs for bringing the building into code. It remained closed for three years before becoming a furniture store. The furniture store owners continued the "improvements" on the property with removal of certain walls and addition of cream paint everywhere, covering original wallpapers, stenciled walls and frescoed ceilings. The furniture store closed in the spring of 1983 and the property languished on the market until Joe & Ron bought it (to the horror or their friends) in November of 1984.
With the shell of the mansion containing nothing of the original splendor or furnishings except for the nine original fireplaces, two original mantel mirrors, six wonderful gasoliers, a kitchen work table and the original house plans by E. Townsend Mix, Joe & Ron set about making a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
Today, after years of painstaking labor, incredible frustrations, but never a lack of enthusiasm, the Allyn Mansion looks like it "should have" looked in 1885.
It's "meticulous and thorough" restoration brought the Allyn Mansion the coveted Grand Prize from the National Trust in its Great American Home Awards in 1992--the highest prize in the country for historic preservation. The following year brought awards from the Wisconsin State Historical Society and the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation. The Allyn Mansion restoration project is considered to be one of the finest private restoration efforts in the country.
Alexander H. Allyn home is call now; The Allyn Mansion Inn
511 East Walworth Avenue - Delavan, Wisconsin 53115.
History of the Allyn Mansion Inn.
The Allyn Mansion is a restored Victorian mansion, furnished entirely in Victorian and pre-Victorian antiques. The mansion offers eight elegant guest rooms, five with private bath and fireplace and three with shared bath. Complimentary wine and cheese offered in the evening and a full breakfast of homemade goodies is served mornings.
511 East Walworth Avenue
Delavan, Wisconsin 53115
(262) 728-9090
Fax: (262) 728-0201
email: [email protected]
Joe Johnson & Ron Markwell, Owners
The Allyn Mansion
Delavan, Wisconsin
Step back in time at this restored Victorian inn!
The Allyn Mansion is a restored Victorian mansion offering eight sumptuously appointed guest rooms, five with fireplace and private bath and three with in-room antique marble sinks but with baths (five) down the hall. The Mansion also offers a totally antique setting with furnishings dating from 1790 to 1900. The mansion with its 9,500 square feet of restored elegance touting three guest parlors where guests 'hang out' and 'new friends meet' make first timers wish they had signed up for a longer stay. Prices range from $75 (one person, weekday) to $100 to $125 (two people), wine & cheese and full breakfast included.
The Allyn Mansion is a member of the following associations: Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association.
Grand Prize winner of the Great American Home Awards presented by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and recipient of the Wisconsin Historical Society's Certificate of Commendation for Historic Preservation because of its "exceptionally thorough and meticulous restoration," the Allyn Mansion ranks as one of the finest restoration efforts in the country. The 23-room Queen Anne/Eastlake mansion was build by architect E. Townsend Mix for the Alexander Allyn family in 1885. The residence became a nursing home in 1952 and later a furniture store before being purchased in 1984 by current owners and restorers Joe Johnson & Ron Markwell who have returned the derelict jewel to its original elegance.
Along with the walnut woodwork, frescoed ceilings, 10 marble fireplaces, gasoliers and other original features, the Allyn Mansion Inn is completely furnished in authentic Victorian antiques. Guests enjoy the use of three formal parlors and two grand pianos. Bedrooms have queen-sized beds and five have fireplaces and private baths. Join your hosts for wine and cheese at 6:00 p.m. weekends and a hearty breakfast of homemade goodies served family style at 8:30 a.m. daily. The ALLYN MANSION INN, WHERE THE YEAR IS ALWAYS 1885.
Owner(s): Joe Johnson & Ron MarkwellOpen Since: 1986We Accept: Visa, Mastercard and ChecksPrice Range: US$75 - 125 (US Dollars)No. of Rooms with Private Bath: 5No. of Rooms with Shared Bath: 3Dates Closed, if Any: Dec. 24 & 25Location: In small town
Amenities: No smoking, Gift shop on site, Patio, Full breakfast, Sitting room/library, Canopy beds, Down comforters, Antiques, Piano, Music room, Fireplace in room and Air conditioningWinter Sports: Downhill skiing and Cross-country skiingOther Sports: Horseback riding and GolfOut In The Town: Movie cinemas, Dog racing and Antique shops/malls
Out In Nature: Apple/berry picking, Gardens/arboretum, Hiking trails and Bike trailsRides & Tours: Hayrides, Sleigh and bobsled rides, Excursion boats/cruises and Horse-drawn carriage ridesMemberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)* + Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association, * + American Automobile Association (AAA)
Area Attractions: Belfry Theater/Grand Geneva Theater/Alpine Valley Theater , Lake Delavan/Lake Geneva, Old World Wisconsin, Yerkes Observatory, Lincoln-Talman Restoration, South Kettle Moraine State Park, Geneva National Dog TrackThese recreational facilities and attractions are all within 15 miles of Allyn Mansion Inn.
More Wisconsin bed and breakfasts, country inns, small luxury hotels, accommodation and lodging.
Welcome To The Allyn Mansion Inn
511 East Walworth Avenue - Delavan, Wisconsin 53115
Rooms with private bath and fireplace: $125-$150 + tax
Rooms with shared bath: $100 + tax
Finding The Allyn Mansion
Finding Delavan
DELAVAN
Delavan is located in the lakes area of Southeastern Wisconsin. Centrally located between the Kettle Moraine State Park, Old World Wisconsin, Alpine Valley Outdoor Music Theatre, Lake Geneva, Fireside Dinner Theatre of Fort Atkinson, and numerous golf courses, Delavan serves as an ideal hub for area activities.
Visit the web sites of the Chambers of Commerce of Delavan and Lake Geneva for further details.
www.delavanwi.org
www.lakegenevawi.com
FROM MILWAUKEE: I 43 southwest to Hwy 50 exit in Delavan. Follow Hwy 50 into town to third light (end of Hwy 50) and turn left on Walworth Avenue. Fifty miles.
FROM MADISON: I 90 south to Janesville, then Hwy 11 east to Delavan and 511 E. Walworth Avenue (Hwy 11). Sixty miles.
FROM CHICAGO: I 94 north into Wisconsin, then Hwy 50 west to Delavan. At end of Hwy 50 in Delavan (7th St. & Walworth Ave.), turn left to 511 E. Walworth Ave. Eighty-five miles.
or--I 90 west to 10 miles west of Elgin. Exit on Hwy 20 to Marengo. In Marengo, turn north (right) on Hwy 23 to Hwy 14. Left and north on Hwy 14 into Wisconsin, and to County O (about three miles northwest of Walworth). Right on County O (becomes Second Street) to Delavan. At Second St. and Walworth Ave., turn right to 511 E. Walworth Ave. Eigthy-five miles.
FROM ROCKFORD: I 90 north to Beloit. I 43 northeast to Delavan exit, County X. County X into town to Walworth Ave. and right to 511 E. Walworth Ave. Forty miles.
Alexander Son of; Timothy and Susan Pratt Allyn of Hartford ,Conn.
Alexander H. Allyn is the 2nd Oldest Child of Timothy & Susan Pratt Allyn:
Alexander H. Allyn Parents:
Timothy Allyn - Born: 1880 / Died: 1882
Susan Pratt Allyn - Born: 1803 / Died: 1838
Timothy & Susan Pratt Allyn had 7 Children:
1. Joseph Allyn - Born: 1833 / Died: 1869
2. Alexander Allyn - Born: 1835 / Died: 1913
3. Francis Allyn - Born: 1838 / Died: 1862
4. Constance Allyn - Born: 1840 / Died: 1842
5. Arthur Allyn - Born: Unknown / Died: Unknown
6. Thomas Allyn - Born: Unknown / Died: 1882
7. Robert Allyn - Born: 1849 / Died: Unknown
Alexander H. Allyn was Married to Wife #1; Elizabeth Martin Allyn. Elizabeth Martin Allyn, was born November 22,1835; she died January 5,1870.
Alexander H. Allyn was Married to Wife #2; Mary Doolittle Allyn. Mary Doolittle Allyn, was born January 18,1850; she died June 20,1839.
His children are presented without knowing which wife was their mother
Alexander H. Allyn, had 7 Children:
1. Lenora Allyn - Born: 1861 / Died: 1869
2. Charles Allyn - Born: 1863 / Died:1916
3. Mary Allyn - Born: 1869 / Died: unknown
4. Susan Allyn - Born: 1874 / Died: 1965
5. Timothy Allyn - Born: 1875/ Died: 1879
6. Joseph Allyn - Born: 1883 / Died: unknown
7. Gertrude Allyn - Born: 1877 / Died: 1879
The Allyn Mansion Through History:
The Allyn Mansion was built in 1885 for the Alexander Allyn family, a wealthy farm family of Delavan. Along with their houses on the various farms in their holdings, the Allyns had three houses (one for themselves, one for servants connected by a gallery, and one for guests) on Lake Delavan, and a winter home in Los Angeles. With the completion of construction of their in-town residence, however, it (the mansion) would become and remain their principal dwelling.
Mr. Allyn died on a cold February day in 1913, sitting in one of the East parlors, reading the afternoon mail. (We surmise that he may have just opened his heat bill!) Mrs. Allyn continued their usual lifestyle, winters in Los Angeles with her beloved step-daughter, Esther, and summers in Delavan near her son Joe, who managed the farms, until her death in 1939.
Upon her death, Mrs Allyn bequeathed the mansion to Esther who, as she said, was "like a true daughter." For the remainder of her life (until 1948), Esther kept servants in the house but only used it two or three times on the occasion of family reunions.
When Esther died, the house went to her daughter Ruth. Ruth kept the house two years, during which time, alterations were made on the structure which nearly destroyed the masterpiece created by E. Townsend Mix. The outside needing repair, Ruth got estimates which totaled $5600. Deciding ultimately to alleviate the problem forever, she decided to spend $10,000 and have all the problem areas removed--the tower, balcony, porch and porte cochere, i.e., all the wooden parts.
After "fixing" the mansion, Ruth sold it to the city of Delavan to be used as a municipal building. Due to some rethinking of plans, the city opted to do otherwise and sold the building to a nursing home group. The Allyn Mansion's commercial era had begun.
The front lawn became a parking lot, a fire escape was added on the east side of the house from Mrs. Allyn's bedroom--now a nursing station, and certain alterations were made on the interior to facilitate better use of the elevator that had been installed by Mrs. Allyn in 1929, and to add restroom space.
Because of stricter state laws for nursing homes in 1966, the facility was closed due to the would-be costs for bringing the building into code. It remained closed for three years before becoming a furniture store. The furniture store owners continued the "improvements" on the property with removal of certain walls and addition of cream paint everywhere, covering original wallpapers, stenciled walls and frescoed ceilings. The furniture store closed in the spring of 1983 and the property languished on the market until Joe & Ron bought it (to the horror or their friends) in November of 1984.
With the shell of the mansion containing nothing of the original splendor or furnishings except for the nine original fireplaces, two original mantel mirrors, six wonderful gasoliers, a kitchen work table and the original house plans by E. Townsend Mix, Joe & Ron set about making a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
Today, after years of painstaking labor, incredible frustrations, but never a lack of enthusiasm, the Allyn Mansion looks like it "should have" looked in 1885.
It's "meticulous and thorough" restoration brought the Allyn Mansion the coveted Grand Prize from the National Trust in its Great American Home Awards in 1992--the highest prize in the country for historic preservation. The following year brought awards from the Wisconsin State Historical Society and the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation. The Allyn Mansion restoration project is considered to be one of the finest private restoration efforts in the country.
Alexander H. Allyn home is call now; The Allyn Mansion Inn
511 East Walworth Avenue - Delavan, Wisconsin 53115.
History of the Allyn Mansion Inn.
The Allyn Mansion is a restored Victorian mansion, furnished entirely in Victorian and pre-Victorian antiques. The mansion offers eight elegant guest rooms, five with private bath and fireplace and three with shared bath. Complimentary wine and cheese offered in the evening and a full breakfast of homemade goodies is served mornings.
511 East Walworth Avenue
Delavan, Wisconsin 53115
(262) 728-9090
Fax: (262) 728-0201
email: [email protected]
Joe Johnson & Ron Markwell, Owners
The Allyn Mansion
Delavan, Wisconsin
Step back in time at this restored Victorian inn!
The Allyn Mansion is a restored Victorian mansion offering eight sumptuously appointed guest rooms, five with fireplace and private bath and three with in-room antique marble sinks but with baths (five) down the hall. The Mansion also offers a totally antique setting with furnishings dating from 1790 to 1900. The mansion with its 9,500 square feet of restored elegance touting three guest parlors where guests 'hang out' and 'new friends meet' make first timers wish they had signed up for a longer stay. Prices range from $75 (one person, weekday) to $100 to $125 (two people), wine & cheese and full breakfast included.
The Allyn Mansion is a member of the following associations: Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association.
Grand Prize winner of the Great American Home Awards presented by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and recipient of the Wisconsin Historical Society's Certificate of Commendation for Historic Preservation because of its "exceptionally thorough and meticulous restoration," the Allyn Mansion ranks as one of the finest restoration efforts in the country. The 23-room Queen Anne/Eastlake mansion was build by architect E. Townsend Mix for the Alexander Allyn family in 1885. The residence became a nursing home in 1952 and later a furniture store before being purchased in 1984 by current owners and restorers Joe Johnson & Ron Markwell who have returned the derelict jewel to its original elegance.
Along with the walnut woodwork, frescoed ceilings, 10 marble fireplaces, gasoliers and other original features, the Allyn Mansion Inn is completely furnished in authentic Victorian antiques. Guests enjoy the use of three formal parlors and two grand pianos. Bedrooms have queen-sized beds and five have fireplaces and private baths. Join your hosts for wine and cheese at 6:00 p.m. weekends and a hearty breakfast of homemade goodies served family style at 8:30 a.m. daily. The ALLYN MANSION INN, WHERE THE YEAR IS ALWAYS 1885.
Owner(s): Joe Johnson & Ron MarkwellOpen Since: 1986We Accept: Visa, Mastercard and ChecksPrice Range: US$75 - 125 (US Dollars)No. of Rooms with Private Bath: 5No. of Rooms with Shared Bath: 3Dates Closed, if Any: Dec. 24 & 25Location: In small town
Amenities: No smoking, Gift shop on site, Patio, Full breakfast, Sitting room/library, Canopy beds, Down comforters, Antiques, Piano, Music room, Fireplace in room and Air conditioningWinter Sports: Downhill skiing and Cross-country skiingOther Sports: Horseback riding and GolfOut In The Town: Movie cinemas, Dog racing and Antique shops/malls
Out In Nature: Apple/berry picking, Gardens/arboretum, Hiking trails and Bike trailsRides & Tours: Hayrides, Sleigh and bobsled rides, Excursion boats/cruises and Horse-drawn carriage ridesMemberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)* + Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association, * + American Automobile Association (AAA)
Area Attractions: Belfry Theater/Grand Geneva Theater/Alpine Valley Theater , Lake Delavan/Lake Geneva, Old World Wisconsin, Yerkes Observatory, Lincoln-Talman Restoration, South Kettle Moraine State Park, Geneva National Dog TrackThese recreational facilities and attractions are all within 15 miles of Allyn Mansion Inn.
More Wisconsin bed and breakfasts, country inns, small luxury hotels, accommodation and lodging.
Welcome To The Allyn Mansion Inn
511 East Walworth Avenue - Delavan, Wisconsin 53115
Rooms with private bath and fireplace: $125-$150 + tax
Rooms with shared bath: $100 + tax
Finding The Allyn Mansion
Finding Delavan
DELAVAN
Delavan is located in the lakes area of Southeastern Wisconsin. Centrally located between the Kettle Moraine State Park, Old World Wisconsin, Alpine Valley Outdoor Music Theatre, Lake Geneva, Fireside Dinner Theatre of Fort Atkinson, and numerous golf courses, Delavan serves as an ideal hub for area activities.
Visit the web sites of the Chambers of Commerce of Delavan and Lake Geneva for further details.
www.delavanwi.org
www.lakegenevawi.com
FROM MILWAUKEE: I 43 southwest to Hwy 50 exit in Delavan. Follow Hwy 50 into town to third light (end of Hwy 50) and turn left on Walworth Avenue. Fifty miles.
FROM MADISON: I 90 south to Janesville, then Hwy 11 east to Delavan and 511 E. Walworth Avenue (Hwy 11). Sixty miles.
FROM CHICAGO: I 94 north into Wisconsin, then Hwy 50 west to Delavan. At end of Hwy 50 in Delavan (7th St. & Walworth Ave.), turn left to 511 E. Walworth Ave. Eighty-five miles.
or--I 90 west to 10 miles west of Elgin. Exit on Hwy 20 to Marengo. In Marengo, turn north (right) on Hwy 23 to Hwy 14. Left and north on Hwy 14 into Wisconsin, and to County O (about three miles northwest of Walworth). Right on County O (becomes Second Street) to Delavan. At Second St. and Walworth Ave., turn right to 511 E. Walworth Ave. Eigthy-five miles.
FROM ROCKFORD: I 90 north to Beloit. I 43 northeast to Delavan exit, County X. County X into town to Walworth Ave. and right to 511 E. Walworth Ave. Forty miles.
Alexander H. Allyn was 78 years old and 5 months and 3 days old time of his Death.
Alexander Son of; Timothy and Susan Pratt Allyn of Hartford ,Conn.
Alexander H. Allyn is the 2nd Oldest Child of Timothy & Susan Pratt Allyn:
Alexander H. Allyn Parents:
Timothy Allyn - Born: 1880 / Died: 1882
Susan Pratt Allyn - Born: 1803 / Died: 1838
Timothy & Susan Pratt Allyn had 7 Children:
1. Joseph Allyn - Born: 1833 / Died: 1869
2. Alexander Allyn - Born: 1835 / Died: 1913
3. Francis Allyn - Born: 1838 / Died: 1862
4. Constance Allyn - Born: 1840 / Died: 1842
5. Arthur Allyn - Born: Unknown / Died: Unknown
6. Thomas Allyn - Born: Unknown / Died: 1882
7. Robert Allyn - Born: 1849 / Died: Unknown
Alexander H. Allyn was Married to Wife #1; Elizabeth Martin Allyn. Elizabeth Martin Allyn, was born November 22,1835; she died January 5,1870.
Alexander H. Allyn was Married to Wife #2; Mary Doolittle Allyn. Mary Doolittle Allyn, was born January 18,1850; she died June 20,1839.
His children are presented without knowing which wife was their mother
Alexander H. Allyn, had 7 Children:
1. Lenora Allyn - Born: 1861 / Died: 1869
2. Charles Allyn - Born: 1863 / Died:1916
3. Mary Allyn - Born: 1869 / Died: unknown
4. Susan Allyn - Born: 1874 / Died: 1965
5. Timothy Allyn - Born: 1875/ Died: 1879
6. Joseph Allyn - Born: 1883 / Died: unknown
7. Gertrude Allyn - Born: 1877 / Died: 1879
The Allyn Mansion Through History:
The Allyn Mansion was built in 1885 for the Alexander Allyn family, a wealthy farm family of Delavan. Along with their houses on the various farms in their holdings, the Allyns had three houses (one for themselves, one for servants connected by a gallery, and one for guests) on Lake Delavan, and a winter home in Los Angeles. With the completion of construction of their in-town residence, however, it (the mansion) would become and remain their principal dwelling.
Mr. Allyn died on a cold February day in 1913, sitting in one of the East parlors, reading the afternoon mail. (We surmise that he may have just opened his heat bill!) Mrs. Allyn continued their usual lifestyle, winters in Los Angeles with her beloved step-daughter, Esther, and summers in Delavan near her son Joe, who managed the farms, until her death in 1939.
Upon her death, Mrs Allyn bequeathed the mansion to Esther who, as she said, was "like a true daughter." For the remainder of her life (until 1948), Esther kept servants in the house but only used it two or three times on the occasion of family reunions.
When Esther died, the house went to her daughter Ruth. Ruth kept the house two years, during which time, alterations were made on the structure which nearly destroyed the masterpiece created by E. Townsend Mix. The outside needing repair, Ruth got estimates which totaled $5600. Deciding ultimately to alleviate the problem forever, she decided to spend $10,000 and have all the problem areas removed--the tower, balcony, porch and porte cochere, i.e., all the wooden parts.
After "fixing" the mansion, Ruth sold it to the city of Delavan to be used as a municipal building. Due to some rethinking of plans, the city opted to do otherwise and sold the building to a nursing home group. The Allyn Mansion's commercial era had begun.
The front lawn became a parking lot, a fire escape was added on the east side of the house from Mrs. Allyn's bedroom--now a nursing station, and certain alterations were made on the interior to facilitate better use of the elevator that had been installed by Mrs. Allyn in 1929, and to add restroom space.
Because of stricter state laws for nursing homes in 1966, the facility was closed due to the would-be costs for bringing the building into code. It remained closed for three years before becoming a furniture store. The furniture store owners continued the "improvements" on the property with removal of certain walls and addition of cream paint everywhere, covering original wallpapers, stenciled walls and frescoed ceilings. The furniture store closed in the spring of 1983 and the property languished on the market until Joe & Ron bought it (to the horror or their friends) in November of 1984.
With the shell of the mansion containing nothing of the original splendor or furnishings except for the nine original fireplaces, two original mantel mirrors, six wonderful gasoliers, a kitchen work table and the original house plans by E. Townsend Mix, Joe & Ron set about making a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
Today, after years of painstaking labor, incredible frustrations, but never a lack of enthusiasm, the Allyn Mansion looks like it "should have" looked in 1885.
It's "meticulous and thorough" restoration brought the Allyn Mansion the coveted Grand Prize from the National Trust in its Great American Home Awards in 1992--the highest prize in the country for historic preservation. The following year brought awards from the Wisconsin State Historical Society and the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation. The Allyn Mansion restoration project is considered to be one of the finest private restoration efforts in the country.
Alexander H. Allyn home is call now; The Allyn Mansion Inn
511 East Walworth Avenue - Delavan, Wisconsin 53115.
History of the Allyn Mansion Inn.
The Allyn Mansion is a restored Victorian mansion, furnished entirely in Victorian and pre-Victorian antiques. The mansion offers eight elegant guest rooms, five with private bath and fireplace and three with shared bath. Complimentary wine and cheese offered in the evening and a full breakfast of homemade goodies is served mornings.
511 East Walworth Avenue
Delavan, Wisconsin 53115
(262) 728-9090
Fax: (262) 728-0201
email: [email protected]
Joe Johnson & Ron Markwell, Owners
The Allyn Mansion
Delavan, Wisconsin
Step back in time at this restored Victorian inn!
The Allyn Mansion is a restored Victorian mansion offering eight sumptuously appointed guest rooms, five with fireplace and private bath and three with in-room antique marble sinks but with baths (five) down the hall. The Mansion also offers a totally antique setting with furnishings dating from 1790 to 1900. The mansion with its 9,500 square feet of restored elegance touting three guest parlors where guests 'hang out' and 'new friends meet' make first timers wish they had signed up for a longer stay. Prices range from $75 (one person, weekday) to $100 to $125 (two people), wine & cheese and full breakfast included.
The Allyn Mansion is a member of the following associations: Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association.
Grand Prize winner of the Great American Home Awards presented by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and recipient of the Wisconsin Historical Society's Certificate of Commendation for Historic Preservation because of its "exceptionally thorough and meticulous restoration," the Allyn Mansion ranks as one of the finest restoration efforts in the country. The 23-room Queen Anne/Eastlake mansion was build by architect E. Townsend Mix for the Alexander Allyn family in 1885. The residence became a nursing home in 1952 and later a furniture store before being purchased in 1984 by current owners and restorers Joe Johnson & Ron Markwell who have returned the derelict jewel to its original elegance.
Along with the walnut woodwork, frescoed ceilings, 10 marble fireplaces, gasoliers and other original features, the Allyn Mansion Inn is completely furnished in authentic Victorian antiques. Guests enjoy the use of three formal parlors and two grand pianos. Bedrooms have queen-sized beds and five have fireplaces and private baths. Join your hosts for wine and cheese at 6:00 p.m. weekends and a hearty breakfast of homemade goodies served family style at 8:30 a.m. daily. The ALLYN MANSION INN, WHERE THE YEAR IS ALWAYS 1885.
Owner(s): Joe Johnson & Ron MarkwellOpen Since: 1986We Accept: Visa, Mastercard and ChecksPrice Range: US$75 - 125 (US Dollars)No. of Rooms with Private Bath: 5No. of Rooms with Shared Bath: 3Dates Closed, if Any: Dec. 24 & 25Location: In small town
Amenities: No smoking, Gift shop on site, Patio, Full breakfast, Sitting room/library, Canopy beds, Down comforters, Antiques, Piano, Music room, Fireplace in room and Air conditioningWinter Sports: Downhill skiing and Cross-country skiingOther Sports: Horseback riding and GolfOut In The Town: Movie cinemas, Dog racing and Antique shops/malls
Out In Nature: Apple/berry picking, Gardens/arboretum, Hiking trails and Bike trailsRides & Tours: Hayrides, Sleigh and bobsled rides, Excursion boats/cruises and Horse-drawn carriage ridesMemberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)* + Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association, * + American Automobile Association (AAA)
Area Attractions: Belfry Theater/Grand Geneva Theater/Alpine Valley Theater , Lake Delavan/Lake Geneva, Old World Wisconsin, Yerkes Observatory, Lincoln-Talman Restoration, South Kettle Moraine State Park, Geneva National Dog TrackThese recreational facilities and attractions are all within 15 miles of Allyn Mansion Inn.
More Wisconsin bed and breakfasts, country inns, small luxury hotels, accommodation and lodging.
Welcome To The Allyn Mansion Inn
511 East Walworth Avenue - Delavan, Wisconsin 53115
Rooms with private bath and fireplace: $125-$150 + tax
Rooms with shared bath: $100 + tax
Finding The Allyn Mansion
Finding Delavan
DELAVAN
Delavan is located in the lakes area of Southeastern Wisconsin. Centrally located between the Kettle Moraine State Park, Old World Wisconsin, Alpine Valley Outdoor Music Theatre, Lake Geneva, Fireside Dinner Theatre of Fort Atkinson, and numerous golf courses, Delavan serves as an ideal hub for area activities.
Visit the web sites of the Chambers of Commerce of Delavan and Lake Geneva for further details.
www.delavanwi.org
www.lakegenevawi.com
FROM MILWAUKEE: I 43 southwest to Hwy 50 exit in Delavan. Follow Hwy 50 into town to third light (end of Hwy 50) and turn left on Walworth Avenue. Fifty miles.
FROM MADISON: I 90 south to Janesville, then Hwy 11 east to Delavan and 511 E. Walworth Avenue (Hwy 11). Sixty miles.
FROM CHICAGO: I 94 north into Wisconsin, then Hwy 50 west to Delavan. At end of Hwy 50 in Delavan (7th St. & Walworth Ave.), turn left to 511 E. Walworth Ave. Eighty-five miles.
or--I 90 west to 10 miles west of Elgin. Exit on Hwy 20 to Marengo. In Marengo, turn north (right) on Hwy 23 to Hwy 14. Left and north on Hwy 14 into Wisconsin, and to County O (about three miles northwest of Walworth). Right on County O (becomes Second Street) to Delavan. At Second St. and Walworth Ave., turn right to 511 E. Walworth Ave. Eigthy-five miles.
FROM ROCKFORD: I 90 north to Beloit. I 43 northeast to Delavan exit, County X. County X into town to Walworth Ave. and right to 511 E. Walworth Ave. Forty miles.
Alexander Son of; Timothy and Susan Pratt Allyn of Hartford ,Conn.
Alexander H. Allyn is the 2nd Oldest Child of Timothy & Susan Pratt Allyn:
Alexander H. Allyn Parents:
Timothy Allyn - Born: 1880 / Died: 1882
Susan Pratt Allyn - Born: 1803 / Died: 1838
Timothy & Susan Pratt Allyn had 7 Children:
1. Joseph Allyn - Born: 1833 / Died: 1869
2. Alexander Allyn - Born: 1835 / Died: 1913
3. Francis Allyn - Born: 1838 / Died: 1862
4. Constance Allyn - Born: 1840 / Died: 1842
5. Arthur Allyn - Born: Unknown / Died: Unknown
6. Thomas Allyn - Born: Unknown / Died: 1882
7. Robert Allyn - Born: 1849 / Died: Unknown
Alexander H. Allyn was Married to Wife #1; Elizabeth Martin Allyn. Elizabeth Martin Allyn, was born November 22,1835; she died January 5,1870.
Alexander H. Allyn was Married to Wife #2; Mary Doolittle Allyn. Mary Doolittle Allyn, was born January 18,1850; she died June 20,1839.
His children are presented without knowing which wife was their mother
Alexander H. Allyn, had 7 Children:
1. Lenora Allyn - Born: 1861 / Died: 1869
2. Charles Allyn - Born: 1863 / Died:1916
3. Mary Allyn - Born: 1869 / Died: unknown
4. Susan Allyn - Born: 1874 / Died: 1965
5. Timothy Allyn - Born: 1875/ Died: 1879
6. Joseph Allyn - Born: 1883 / Died: unknown
7. Gertrude Allyn - Born: 1877 / Died: 1879
The Allyn Mansion Through History:
The Allyn Mansion was built in 1885 for the Alexander Allyn family, a wealthy farm family of Delavan. Along with their houses on the various farms in their holdings, the Allyns had three houses (one for themselves, one for servants connected by a gallery, and one for guests) on Lake Delavan, and a winter home in Los Angeles. With the completion of construction of their in-town residence, however, it (the mansion) would become and remain their principal dwelling.
Mr. Allyn died on a cold February day in 1913, sitting in one of the East parlors, reading the afternoon mail. (We surmise that he may have just opened his heat bill!) Mrs. Allyn continued their usual lifestyle, winters in Los Angeles with her beloved step-daughter, Esther, and summers in Delavan near her son Joe, who managed the farms, until her death in 1939.
Upon her death, Mrs Allyn bequeathed the mansion to Esther who, as she said, was "like a true daughter." For the remainder of her life (until 1948), Esther kept servants in the house but only used it two or three times on the occasion of family reunions.
When Esther died, the house went to her daughter Ruth. Ruth kept the house two years, during which time, alterations were made on the structure which nearly destroyed the masterpiece created by E. Townsend Mix. The outside needing repair, Ruth got estimates which totaled $5600. Deciding ultimately to alleviate the problem forever, she decided to spend $10,000 and have all the problem areas removed--the tower, balcony, porch and porte cochere, i.e., all the wooden parts.
After "fixing" the mansion, Ruth sold it to the city of Delavan to be used as a municipal building. Due to some rethinking of plans, the city opted to do otherwise and sold the building to a nursing home group. The Allyn Mansion's commercial era had begun.
The front lawn became a parking lot, a fire escape was added on the east side of the house from Mrs. Allyn's bedroom--now a nursing station, and certain alterations were made on the interior to facilitate better use of the elevator that had been installed by Mrs. Allyn in 1929, and to add restroom space.
Because of stricter state laws for nursing homes in 1966, the facility was closed due to the would-be costs for bringing the building into code. It remained closed for three years before becoming a furniture store. The furniture store owners continued the "improvements" on the property with removal of certain walls and addition of cream paint everywhere, covering original wallpapers, stenciled walls and frescoed ceilings. The furniture store closed in the spring of 1983 and the property languished on the market until Joe & Ron bought it (to the horror or their friends) in November of 1984.
With the shell of the mansion containing nothing of the original splendor or furnishings except for the nine original fireplaces, two original mantel mirrors, six wonderful gasoliers, a kitchen work table and the original house plans by E. Townsend Mix, Joe & Ron set about making a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
Today, after years of painstaking labor, incredible frustrations, but never a lack of enthusiasm, the Allyn Mansion looks like it "should have" looked in 1885.
It's "meticulous and thorough" restoration brought the Allyn Mansion the coveted Grand Prize from the National Trust in its Great American Home Awards in 1992--the highest prize in the country for historic preservation. The following year brought awards from the Wisconsin State Historical Society and the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation. The Allyn Mansion restoration project is considered to be one of the finest private restoration efforts in the country.
Alexander H. Allyn home is call now; The Allyn Mansion Inn
511 East Walworth Avenue - Delavan, Wisconsin 53115.
History of the Allyn Mansion Inn.
The Allyn Mansion is a restored Victorian mansion, furnished entirely in Victorian and pre-Victorian antiques. The mansion offers eight elegant guest rooms, five with private bath and fireplace and three with shared bath. Complimentary wine and cheese offered in the evening and a full breakfast of homemade goodies is served mornings.
511 East Walworth Avenue
Delavan, Wisconsin 53115
(262) 728-9090
Fax: (262) 728-0201
email: [email protected]
Joe Johnson & Ron Markwell, Owners
The Allyn Mansion
Delavan, Wisconsin
Step back in time at this restored Victorian inn!
The Allyn Mansion is a restored Victorian mansion offering eight sumptuously appointed guest rooms, five with fireplace and private bath and three with in-room antique marble sinks but with baths (five) down the hall. The Mansion also offers a totally antique setting with furnishings dating from 1790 to 1900. The mansion with its 9,500 square feet of restored elegance touting three guest parlors where guests 'hang out' and 'new friends meet' make first timers wish they had signed up for a longer stay. Prices range from $75 (one person, weekday) to $100 to $125 (two people), wine & cheese and full breakfast included.
The Allyn Mansion is a member of the following associations: Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association.
Grand Prize winner of the Great American Home Awards presented by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and recipient of the Wisconsin Historical Society's Certificate of Commendation for Historic Preservation because of its "exceptionally thorough and meticulous restoration," the Allyn Mansion ranks as one of the finest restoration efforts in the country. The 23-room Queen Anne/Eastlake mansion was build by architect E. Townsend Mix for the Alexander Allyn family in 1885. The residence became a nursing home in 1952 and later a furniture store before being purchased in 1984 by current owners and restorers Joe Johnson & Ron Markwell who have returned the derelict jewel to its original elegance.
Along with the walnut woodwork, frescoed ceilings, 10 marble fireplaces, gasoliers and other original features, the Allyn Mansion Inn is completely furnished in authentic Victorian antiques. Guests enjoy the use of three formal parlors and two grand pianos. Bedrooms have queen-sized beds and five have fireplaces and private baths. Join your hosts for wine and cheese at 6:00 p.m. weekends and a hearty breakfast of homemade goodies served family style at 8:30 a.m. daily. The ALLYN MANSION INN, WHERE THE YEAR IS ALWAYS 1885.
Owner(s): Joe Johnson & Ron MarkwellOpen Since: 1986We Accept: Visa, Mastercard and ChecksPrice Range: US$75 - 125 (US Dollars)No. of Rooms with Private Bath: 5No. of Rooms with Shared Bath: 3Dates Closed, if Any: Dec. 24 & 25Location: In small town
Amenities: No smoking, Gift shop on site, Patio, Full breakfast, Sitting room/library, Canopy beds, Down comforters, Antiques, Piano, Music room, Fireplace in room and Air conditioningWinter Sports: Downhill skiing and Cross-country skiingOther Sports: Horseback riding and GolfOut In The Town: Movie cinemas, Dog racing and Antique shops/malls
Out In Nature: Apple/berry picking, Gardens/arboretum, Hiking trails and Bike trailsRides & Tours: Hayrides, Sleigh and bobsled rides, Excursion boats/cruises and Horse-drawn carriage ridesMemberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)* + Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association, * + American Automobile Association (AAA)
Area Attractions: Belfry Theater/Grand Geneva Theater/Alpine Valley Theater , Lake Delavan/Lake Geneva, Old World Wisconsin, Yerkes Observatory, Lincoln-Talman Restoration, South Kettle Moraine State Park, Geneva National Dog TrackThese recreational facilities and attractions are all within 15 miles of Allyn Mansion Inn.
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Welcome To The Allyn Mansion Inn
511 East Walworth Avenue - Delavan, Wisconsin 53115
Rooms with private bath and fireplace: $125-$150 + tax
Rooms with shared bath: $100 + tax
Finding The Allyn Mansion
Finding Delavan
DELAVAN
Delavan is located in the lakes area of Southeastern Wisconsin. Centrally located between the Kettle Moraine State Park, Old World Wisconsin, Alpine Valley Outdoor Music Theatre, Lake Geneva, Fireside Dinner Theatre of Fort Atkinson, and numerous golf courses, Delavan serves as an ideal hub for area activities.
Visit the web sites of the Chambers of Commerce of Delavan and Lake Geneva for further details.
www.delavanwi.org
www.lakegenevawi.com
FROM MILWAUKEE: I 43 southwest to Hwy 50 exit in Delavan. Follow Hwy 50 into town to third light (end of Hwy 50) and turn left on Walworth Avenue. Fifty miles.
FROM MADISON: I 90 south to Janesville, then Hwy 11 east to Delavan and 511 E. Walworth Avenue (Hwy 11). Sixty miles.
FROM CHICAGO: I 94 north into Wisconsin, then Hwy 50 west to Delavan. At end of Hwy 50 in Delavan (7th St. & Walworth Ave.), turn left to 511 E. Walworth Ave. Eighty-five miles.
or--I 90 west to 10 miles west of Elgin. Exit on Hwy 20 to Marengo. In Marengo, turn north (right) on Hwy 23 to Hwy 14. Left and north on Hwy 14 into Wisconsin, and to County O (about three miles northwest of Walworth). Right on County O (becomes Second Street) to Delavan. At Second St. and Walworth Ave., turn right to 511 E. Walworth Ave. Eigthy-five miles.
FROM ROCKFORD: I 90 north to Beloit. I 43 northeast to Delavan exit, County X. County X into town to Walworth Ave. and right to 511 E. Walworth Ave. Forty miles.
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