Maxwell Mansion in Lake Geneva, WI

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HISTORY OF MAXWELL MANSION (historichotelsoflakegeneva.com/)
In the Spring of 1855 prominent Chicago Surgeon and real estate prospector Dr. Philip Maxwell started construction of a large, handsome summer dwelling in Lake Geneva on land he had acquired years earlier, which at the time was “lakefront” property. The estate was named “The Oaks” in honor of the centuries-old trees surrounding the mansion.
The following Spring in 1856 he and his wife Jerutha moved into their grand new summer home overlooking Geneva Lake. Thus we titled the property MaxwellMansion1856.com as it was their first year enjoying the Mansion.
Tall windows, broad entrances, elaborate ornamental wood moldings, marble fireplaces and grand staircase gave testimony to Dr. Maxwell’s position as a community leader. Regarded as one of Lake Geneva’s finest landmarks, the building predates all of the area’s notable summer mansions and served as a summer residence for a line of several prominent Chicago industrialists who entertained both political and social dignitaries. General Grant once stayed here and it was also the site of an early courtship of Nancy Davis, who later became the wife of President Ronald Reagan.
The property was rescued from total dereliction in the late 1970′s by Ruth Ann and Christopher Brown who made it their home and established it as a five-room bed and breakfast for more than two decades.
In 2002 Nancy Golden Waspi followed her heart and purchased the property to create a charming Inn and Restaurant named the “Golden Oaks” in honor of her Family and respect to the original name “The Oaks”. She further Improved the property and filled the home with love and great energy for the next decade creating beautiful and memorable experiences from all who visited.
In 2012 Andrew Fritz of Lake Geneva’s Baker House 1885, adopted the home from Nancy and began to put his creative twist on things. This became a detailed three year renovation project which included acquiring the adjacent land and buildings, which were originally part of the five acre 1856 Maxwell Estate. The completed boutique resort now encompasses three acres of gardens, lounges, outdoor fireplaces, a heated pool, croquet and bocce ball amusement and 30 luxury hotel rooms steeped in history and renewed with dramatic Gilded Age grander.

[@kala1416]

Is the bridle suite supposed to be bridal suite? Or is it horse related?

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The 'Bridle' Suite is in the 'Stables' so yes a horse theme.