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Ten Chimneys
In
Genesee Depot, Wisconsin, the Ten chimney estate of two of the
greatest actor and actresses of the stage in the history of the
theater was built to allow the team to come and relax, retreat and
rejuvenate. Because of their fame, respect and love, many came
to visit and work with them at this majestic home. It soon
became a retreat for the discussion, inspiration and creation of
artistic figures from across the nation. It was a home for the
arts, very literally and often metaphorically with unique and
exquisite treasures that were accumulated during the 1920s, 30s and
40s; hand picked antiquities that live on today. For many
years, the home became a fantastic retreat to the artists, writers,
directors and designers of the nation and now it is open to the
public. The items that reside in the Ten Chimneys home are
historical furnishings, personal decor, divers collections and
hand-painted murals and have been kept pristine and marvelous since
they were procured by the Lunts. The memorabilia is
unbelievable and still will enchant every visitor with visions of
grandeur and artistry. With snapshots of the Lunts with the
Queen, notes from Laurence Olivier, mementos of Noel Coward and
Helen Hayes, first edition books inscribed by Alexander Woollcott
and Edna Ferber, the collection is awesome. Alfred Lunt was
also an accomplished chef and wrote down 192 fabulous recipes that
are contained in a book with vintage photos of him and Lynn
Fontanne. Katherine Hepburn wrote of her visits to the home;
"every time I was visiting the Lunts in Genesee Depot I was in a
sort of daze of wonder; the dining room, the table, the china, the
silver, the food, the extraordinary care and beauty and taste...a
sort of dream, a vision."
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