Cuneo Museum and Gardens

1350 Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL, 60061
847-362-3042

URL : http://www.lake-online.com/cuneo

overview : Cuneo Museum and Gardens (formerly Hawthorn-Mellody Farms) was owned by John F. Cuneo, prominent Chicago businessman, philanthropist and gentleman farmer. - The Mansion with its opulent Venetian style architecture features a 40 foot high great hall with arcaded balconies, sky lighted ceiling and grand staircase.

collections : Guests will enjoy seeing fine old master paintings, 17th century tapestries, a custom made gilt grand piano, and an outstanding collection of oriental rugs, sculpture, and silver. Featured in the porcelain gallery is a magnificent collection of Capodimonte porcelain.

topics : historic homes