In 1889, Captain Frederick Pabst commissioned Milwaukee architect George Bowman Ferry to design a substantial mansion in the Flemish Renaissance Revival style on a large piece of property that Pabst had acquired some years earlier. Sparing no expense, Pabst declared that the mansion for his family would be one of the very finest residences in the city. Holidays saw the mansion decked out in rich holiday dressings as it hosted exquisite parties to give cheer to all who visited.
Today, the Pabst Mansion continues that traditions as it decks the halls with yuletide cheer for "A Grand Avenue Christmas," through Jan. 14th. The historic mansion is exquisitely decorated for the holiday season with traditional Victorian floral arrangements, glass ornaments, bright red holly berries and Victorian garland. The winter splendor fills the home, originally built for the founder of the Pabst Brewery.