Black Point, Historic estate and National Register of Historic Places in Linn, United States
The four-story mansion features a nautical-themed observation tower offering panoramic views across the waters of Geneva Lake from multiple angles.
Conrad Seipp, a prominent Chicago beer manufacturer, commissioned architect Adolph Cudell to construct this summer residence in 1888 along Geneva Lake's south shore.
Black Point Historic Preserve maintains the estate's post-Civil War furniture collection and conducts educational tours about 19th-century upper-class summer lifestyles.
Visitors access the estate at 580 South Lake Shore Drive through guided tours that present the architectural features and historical background of the property.
The property includes a conservation easement held by Geneva Lake Conservancy, ensuring permanent protection of its 6 acres from future development.
Location: Linn
Architects: Adolph Cudell
Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture
Address: 580 South Lake Shore Drive
GPS coordinates: 42.55806,-88.51083
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12
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