Dr. Fisk Holbrook Day House, Wauwatosa

Name: Dr. Fisk Holbrook Day House
Address: Wauwatosa, United States

#9 among attractions in Wauwatosa

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The Dr. Fisk Holbrook Day House, also known as Sunnyhill Home, is a historic house at 8000 West Milwaukee Avenue in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Built in 1874, it was the home of Doctor Fisk Holbrook Day, a prominent local physician and amateur geologist. The stylistically eclectic house was built in part to house Day's large collection of artifacts, and is the Milwaukee suburb's only major 19th-century mansion. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1997. It is privately owned and not open to the public. ()

Coordinates: 43°3'12"N, 88°0'46"W

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Wauwatosa United States

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Dr. Fisk Holbrook Day House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Milwaukee County Zoo, Pettit National Ice Center, Mayfair Mall, Wisconsin State Fair Park.

2 miSW
200-acre wildlife park with a carousel
Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee
52 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Milwaukee County Zoo is a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike. This expansive zoo is home to over 3,100 animals representing 402 species, offering an immersive experience into the...
1.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Pettit National Ice Center, Milwaukee
49 min walk • The Pettit National Ice Center is an indoor ice skating facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, featuring two international-size ice rinks and a 400-meter speed skating oval.
1.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mayfair Mall, Wauwatosa
45 min walk • Mayfair Mall is a shopping mall located on Mayfair Road between North Avenue and Center Street in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States. It serves the Greater Milwaukee area. Mayfair Shopping Center was constructed from 1956 and completed in 1959 by the Hunzinger Construction Company.
2.2 miS
Park, Fair, Music venue
Wisconsin State Fair Park, Milwaukee
56 min walk • The Wisconsin State Fair Park is a fairgrounds and exhibition center in West Allis, Wisconsin, a suburb west of Milwaukee. It has been the location of the Wisconsin State Fair since 1892. The fairgrounds are open year-round, hosting various expeditions.
1.9 miNW
Golf
Blue Mound Golf & Country Club, Wauwatosa
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0.7 miSE
Park
Hart Park, Wauwatosa
18 min walk • Hart Park is a 19.5-acre park on the Menomonee River in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Created in 1921 and originally known as City Park, the park has a football/soccer field, baseball diamond, field house, several tennis courts, a skate park, and nature trails.
0.4 miNE
History museum, Museum, Greek Revival architecture
Lowell Damon House, Wauwatosa
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2 miSE
Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee
53 min walk • Calvary Cemetery is the oldest existing Catholic cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Owned by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, it is the final resting place for many of the city's early influential figures. The cemetery was designated a Milwaukee Landmark in 1981.
2.5 miSE
Cemetery
Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee
64 min walk • Wood National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is one of two National Cemeteries in Wisconsin. It encompasses 50.1 acres, and as of 2021, it had over 40,000 interments. It is closed to new interments.
1.3 miE
Church
Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
34 min walk • Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church is a Lutheran congregation in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee. It is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
2 miSW
Bridge
Zoo Interchange, Milwaukee
52 min walk • The Zoo Interchange is a freeway interchange on the west side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It forms the junction of Interstate 94, I-894, I-41, US Highway 41 and US 45. It is the busiest and one of the oldest interchanges in the state.