The A.E. and Georgiana White House is

The Milewski Mansion

of Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Where Craftsmanship and Art Meet

 

The Milewski Mansion is a treasure for Eau Claire and beyond. 

 

Built in 1905 by Eau Claire inventors A.E. and Georgiana White, the Milewski Mansion has exemplary craftsmanship, symbolism and wonderful history. The historic name is the A.E. and Georgiana White House named after the couple who built this Queen Anne Revival in 1905 using quality construction methods both old world and timely.  The Whites started their business, White Machine Works, in this building.  They designed the first floor to be used for business and pleasure creating many unique and individual touches in architectural ornamentation, symbolic interior design choices and inventive floor plans.   The second story has two original apartments that continue the first floor's quality in their updates and wonderful livability.  The Third Floor has a profound attic space that is currently being included in the Historic Structure Report to continue developing this phenomenal building.

 

Today, the Milewski Mansion is being used as intended and being rehabilitated. 

 

Galaudet Gallery Fine Art installs art exhibits, holds cultural events and building tours on the first floor.  Galaudet Gallery also works with special events organizers to assist in creating one of a kind events through specialty rentals of the first floor space.

 

Farwell Rentals manages the two apartments allowing Eau Claire's next generation an experience of quality, history and features that can't be found anywhere else. 

 

Current owner Michael Milewski is working on restoring this gem for the next 100 years and beyond compiling an extensive Historic Structure Report that has collected all historic work done with this property while detailing the current work underway and still needing to be done.  Dubbed "The 618 Project" by the advisory board assembled to assist in guiding this work, the Milewski Mansion is a hub of ideas, work, history and futurism.

 

The Milewski Mansion is still having history made within it while inspiring future history with inventions, innovations and cultural ideas.  The building itself, its rehabilitation and the business and living that happen within it are all testaments to the intellectual, hard-working and artistic sensibilities that have been a longstanding part of the Milewski and Galaudet families as well as what is known to be Eau Claire.

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Experience the architecture, craftsmanship, symbolism and fine art of the Milewski Mansion with a Guided Tour of the main floor of this exquisite Queen Anne style building

 

This 1905 building has been so well cared for there is a shining, antique patina on its floors and woodwork since it never had to be restored.  The intricate wood carvings, symbolic fireplace and other details as well as the  overall sense of history and timelessness offer a one of a kind experience. 

 

The primary historical name of "A.E. & Georgiana White House" honors this forward thinking couple who built this house over the remnants of an octagon building which held some of the first church meetings of Eau Claire.  The  secondary name of "Milewski Mansion" honors Michael Milewski's historic rehabilitation work on the building, whose exterior has never been worked on, by first compiling a Historic Structure Report and using it to make rehabilitation decisions.  This architectural wonder, the history making owners of the building  and businesses within it and all their contributions to the Eau Claire community, economy and history make this historic site  a must see!  Open to the public during Galaudet Gallery's hours and by appointment. Stop in to view the art of each gallery art show and schedule a tour to learn more about this wonderful property!

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Shown above is the A.E. & Georgiana White House and on page background is historic wallpaper found within the White House which was inspired by William Morris wallpaper.