Front door to Dunmuven

Date

• ca. 1897-ca. 1922

Summary

• Close shot of the front door of the Brittingham family home, which was designed by Frank Riley in 1916. After what he considered excessive relocation, Thomas Brittingham finally settled down at this estate off Old Sauk Road, dubbing it "Dunmuven." Thomas Brittingham, Jr. and Margaret Brittingham Reid donated the 15-acre estate, including land, buildings, and furnishings, to the University of Wisconsin in 1955. The Brittingham Home, as it is now known, has served as the official residence of the UW system president since the 1970’s