Building Info
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- Address: 1630 E. Royall Pl.
- Taxkey: 3550315100
- Architect:
- Architectural Style: Tudor Revival
- Status:
- Assessment: Tax-Exempt
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- Historic Designations:
House-turned-museum on Milwaukee’s Lower East Side.
From the 1981 Landmarks Commission/Department of City Development report…
Constructed in 1909, the Allis House is a rectangular building, two and one-half stories high, with walls of mauve-brown Ohio brick trimmed with Lake Superior sandstone. The main hall has marble flooring and marble-paneled walls. The dining room and library are paneled with Honduras mahogany ; the living room woodwork is Circassian walnut. All three rooms retain their original furnishings. A marble staircase with bronze balusters and mahogany stair rail joins the main hall and second floor.
The Allis collection includes oriental porcelains, ceramics, and carvings; small bronzes dating from the Renaissance era and the 19th century; graphics by artists such as Albrecht Durer, Rembrandt and Whistler; 18th century French furniture; and landscapes by Gainsborough, Winslow Homer, Corot, and others.
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Activity
ID | Date | Type | Description |
NV_PMT-19-348 | 2019/08/27 | Permit | Noise Variance Permit |
NV_PMT-19-215 | 2019/07/09 | Permit | Noise Variance Permit |
NV_PMT-18-250 | 2018/08/07 | Permit | Noise Variance Permit. |
PWOP-18-00761 | 2018/06/01 | Permit | ROW Occupancy Permit. |
PWOP-18-00762 | 2018/06/01 | Permit | ROW Occupancy Permit. |
NV_PMT-18-32 | 2018/04/05 | Permit | Noise Variance Permit. |
COM-ALT-18-00176 | 2018/03/08 | Permit | Commercial Alteration Permit. |
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Content referencing Charles Allis Art Museum
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Jul 2nd, 2024 by Annie RaabBikes, Floating Babies and The Big Gig
From Greek Fest to a hip-hop themed tequila festival, it's going to be a busy weekend.
Jun 20th, 2024 by Michael HollowayVilla Terrace Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Museum plans a weekend of events and fundraising for anniversary in July.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Wants Your Ideas for Charles Allis and Villa Terrace’s Future
County looking for 'creative ideas' for East Side museums.
May 31st, 2024 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Grudgingly Approve Raises for Sheriff’s Deputies
County Board unanimously approves new contract with sheriff's deputy union, but wants overtime under control.
May 24th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCharles Allis welcomes Artist in Residence Tracey Nickolaus
Feb 13th, 2024 by Charles Allis Art Museum
Charles Allis Premieres Photo Exhibition This Weekend
'Screen Time' considers internet-age photography by artists from across the globe.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Graham KilmerMuseum Days Returns to Milwaukee
Experience world-class cultural institutions at discounted prices Jan. 18-28 in the Greater Milwaukee area
Jan 17th, 2024 by VISIT MilwaukeeBoard Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley
The county executive's administration has already pushed back against some of the amendments.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty Will Re-Evaluate Cultural Contributions
Budget amendment requires review of the different institutions county dollars support.
Nov 5th, 2023 by Graham KilmerWhat’s The Future of The Charles Allis Art Museum?
One county budget amendment funds safety repairs, another seeks to end future contributions.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Graham KilmerRising Stars in Classical Music to Perform Innovative Program – Melissa White and Pallavi Mahidhara Recital May 4
Apr 18th, 2023 by PianoArts
Museum Days Returns for 2023
With special exhibits and free and reduced admission at 27 metro area museums.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Museum Changing Name to Celebrate Women and Nonbinary People in Art
Small Museum Tackles Major Gender Inequalities with New Exhibition
Jan 11th, 2023 by Charles Allis Art Museum2023 Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships Awarded: Twenty Years of Supporting Individual Visual Artists in Greater Milwaukee
Five Artists Share $140,000 in 2023 Cycle
Jan 4th, 2023 by Lynden Sculpture GardenBoard Adopts 2023 County Budget
Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?
Nov 11th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCharles Allis Art Museum to Host Ghosts of Segregation: America’s Continuing Struggle and Announces New Executive Director and Senior Curator
Exhibition dates: July 28, 2022 – December 4, 2022
Jul 5th, 2022 by Charles Allis Art MuseumCharles Allis Art Museum Celebrates Dressing the Abbey Success!
Most Well Attended Exhibition in Museum’s 70+ Year History
May 20th, 2022 by Charles Allis Art Museum“The Concert of a Lifetime,” A Milestone for Three Pianists,” June 1
May 20th, 2022 by PianoArts
Charles Allis Art Museum to Host Dressing the Abbey Costume Exhibition
Experience Dressing the Abbey, an exhibition featuring costumes worn by the stars of Downton Abbey™.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Charles Allis Art MuseumNeil Albrecht Joins Charles Allis / Villa Terrace as Interim Executive Director
Aug 10th, 2021 by Charles Allis Art Museum
Looking for Black Artists? We Are Here
Milwaukee’s African American artists are many and varied.
Aug 29th, 2020 by Della WellsMilwaukee Arts and Culture Going Virtual
Google has added a number of Milwaukee institutions to its Arts & Culture page.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Michael HollowayMilwaukee Museum Mile Second Annual Plein Air Painting Competition
Thursday, May 11 through Sunday, May 21
Mar 22nd, 2017 by Milwaukee Museum MileWe’re Among 164 “Creative” Cities
Monthly CreativeMornings at Charles Allis museum are part of worldwide network.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Gabrielle BarriereThe Demoting of the Domes
Once a Milwaukee icon, the horticultural oasis is barely being promoted to tourists.
Nov 26th, 2016 by Virginia SmallBublr Bike Rides Will Be Free on Election Day to Get Voters to Polls
Bublr Bikes Giving Free 30-Minute Rides to Encourage Voting on Tuesday Nov. 8
Nov 7th, 2016 by Bublr BikesNew Black Cat Alley Public Street Art Gallery Opens This Sunday On Milwaukee’s East Side
Black Cat Alley Grand Opening Ceremony and Black Cat Alley at Villa Terrace Exhibition Opens Sunday, September 18
Sep 16th, 2016 by East Side BIDThe Art of Collecting is now open!
June 16th - September 18th, 2016
Jun 27th, 2016 by Charles Allis Art MuseumMilwaukee Museum Mile Celebrates 5 Years with Plein Air Competition
Saturday May 7 through May 14
Apr 14th, 2016 by Charles Allis Art MuseumBublr Bikes offers FREE Rides on Election Day
Eight of Bublr Bikes 28 stations are located within two blocks of a polling location.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Bublr BikesThreshold Closing Artist Talks and Panel Discussion Saturday, February 27, 2016 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Threshold has sparked dialogue about the artwork on display as well as the future of house museums in contemporary society.
Feb 22nd, 2016 by Charles Allis Art MuseumMold Making and Slip-Casting Workshop with Threshold Sculptor Jeremy Hatch
Friday, February 26, 2016 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Feb 17th, 2016 by Charles Allis Art MuseumExperts Question Abele’s Expanded Power
Land-use experts say it’s unwise to give county exec so much power to sell public land.
Feb 17th, 2016 by Virginia SmallCharles Allis Mad Hatter Tea is Saturday March 5
Tickets: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members must be purchased in advance.
Feb 16th, 2016 by Charles Allis Art MuseumNew High Rise for East Side
It's a 13-story, 153-unit apartment building and neighbors seem to love the idea!
Feb 5th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneSoundscape Tours with Threshold Artist Michael Bettine
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Charles Allis Art MuseumCharles Allis Art Museum Announces Threshold Programming Through February 28, 2016
The schedule of upcoming programming through the conclusion of the exhibition.
Jan 15th, 2016 by Charles Allis Art MuseumCharles Allis Art Museum Announces Extended Saturday Happy Hours Through February 28, 2016
Enjoy our premium beverage service while seeing Threshold
Jan 14th, 2016 by Charles Allis Art MuseumThreshold Opens at the Charles Allis Art Museum Thursday, November 5, 2015
Featuring Panel Discussion at 7 p.m.
Oct 20th, 2015 by Charles Allis Art MuseumRed Leaf Artoberfest Arts & Crafts Marketplace to be held Saturday October 3, at the Charles Allis Art Museum
Doors open at 11:00 a.m. with the event concluding at 5:00 p.m.
Sep 16th, 2015 by Charles Allis Art MuseumVan Gogh Live
Written and Performed by Terrence James Coffman at the Charles Allis Saturday, September 19th, 2015
Jul 28th, 2015 by Charles Allis Art MuseumFOCA’s Annual Who Dunnit?
Murder Mystery Friend Raiser is Sunday, August 9, 2015
Jul 27th, 2015 by Charles Allis Art MuseumMilwaukee County Board Approves $1.3 Billion Budget
Budget Includes Improvements to Transit, Parks, Cultural Assets and Public Safety
Nov 10th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of SupervisorsSupervisors Put Forth Plan to Invest $10 Million in Parks and Cultural Assets
Sup. Broderick and Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Announce Amendment to Fund Parks Deferred Maintenance, Reverse Cuts to Cultural Institutions
Oct 27th, 2014 by Gerry BroderickEvent invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac
Five small and medium sized arts and culture museums, located on Milwaukee’s historic East Side and in close proximity to one another along the Lake Michigan shoreline, have created the Milwaukee Museum Mile. This joint effort among the Jewish Museum Milwaukee, The Charles Allis Art Museum, Museum of Wisconsin Art at St. John’s On The Lake, The Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, and the North Point Lighthouse at Lake Park, creates a simple and more affordable way for visitors to access and enjoy multiple museum experiences, while promoting the area as a destination to Milwaukee residents and visitors to our city.
May 15th, 2014 by Nik KovacMilwaukee Museum Mile Celebrates Its 3rd Year With Annual May Event
The Milwaukee Museum Mile is back with a day of free admission.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Press ReleaseCounty Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic To Hold “Coffee & Culture” Discussion March 14 at the Milwaukee Public Museum
Chat Sessions Designed to Discuss County Cultural, Recreational and Entertainment Needs
Mar 13th, 2014 by Ald. Marina DimitrijevicFORWARD 2014: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now Returns to the Charles Allis Art Museum
March 7 – June 29, 2014
Feb 17th, 2014 by Charles Allis Art MuseumProspect Mansions Lecture By John Eastberg of the Pabst Mansion Thursday, March 27, 6:30 p.m.
The Charles Allis Art Museum is the perfect setting for a lecture on the history of the magnificent mansions that once populated Prospect Avenue.
Feb 11th, 2014 by Charles Allis Art MuseumMad Hatter Tea
Charles Allis Art Museum Saturday & Sunday, March 1 - 2
Feb 4th, 2014 by Charles Allis Art MuseumMovie Time’s Winter 2014 Schedule Announced: All Singing…All Dancing…All Technicolor!
The Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave., along with leading Wisconsin film historian, Dale E. Kuntz, is pleased to announce Movie Time’s Winter 2014 Schedule: All Singing…All Dancing…All Technicolor!
Jan 9th, 2014 by Charles Allis Art MuseumMovie Time’s Summer 2013 Schedule Announced
A Tribute To Bing Crosby
Jul 3rd, 2013 by Press ReleaseThe Media’s $10 Million Error
The art museum’s plan to repair the War Memorial will cost $25 million, not $15 million. And that’s not all the errors.
May 21st, 2012 by Bruce MurphyRegional Bus Service Cuts, Transit Center Redevelopment, Museum Mile, and More
The 11th installment of Eyes on Milwaukee focuses on transit, development, and new restaurants. The Downtown Transit Center's redevelopment is inching closer to reality. The Milwaukee Museum Mile is a new marketing effort for some overlooked museums. Service reductions are coming to the Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha commuter bus service, and the Milwaukee City Clerk is still tweeting, thankfully.
May 3rd, 2012 by Jeramey JanneneBuilding data on this page, including assessment information, was last updated on April 5, 2024
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