Minnewoc Explained

Minnewoc mansion
Coordinates:43.0836°N -88.4472°W
Building Type:Single family home
Architectural Style:Castle
Address:35308 Pabst Road, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States, 53066
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Stop Date:1892
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Renovation Date:2013
Demolition Date:2021
Owner:George Bullen
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Material:Brick
Floor Area:16000square feet
Architect:F.M. Whitehouse

Minnewoc 1892 is also known as Bullen’s Castle because it was built to resemble Anne Boleyn's Hever Castle and it was built in for George Bullen. The home was built on 100 acres of land in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. It was built in the style of an English Manor house, but it was razed in 2021.

Background

The land was owned by Julie Lapham who was from the family that founded Carroll College. The home was built for George Bullen, who was a wealthy malt tycoon from Chicago. 1n 1868 Bullen established a malting house in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

The home was named "Minnewoc" which is a native American word meaning "place of waters. There is a natural spring found on the property.

History

The home was designed by architect F.M. Whitehouse, and it is 16000square feet with 21 rooms and 6 bedroom suites. The original property stretched for 100 acres. It now sits on 7.2 acres, with 800feet feet of lake frontage and features a private island. The home was designed in the style of Anne Boleyn's Hever Castle in England. It was architectural style is referred to as English Manor House. The home was originally 10000square feet but in 2013 6000square feet was added in an addition. The new owners also added solar panels and they put it up for sale in 2017 for 10.5 million USD. It was sold in 2021 for 7.799 million USD in 2021 and the new owners had it torn down the same year.

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