Gallery

Explore the interior, see highlights from past tours, witness projects as they happen.

Events

The Elizabeth Murphy House is a private residence on a quiet street. We sometimes offer presentations, talks and tours, but by invitation and often to support local causes.

Why did Russell Barr Williamson destroy his early work?

In the 1920s, Russell Barr Williamson saw more opportunities than just design: he could finance, he could invest, he could speculate, and he did it well. In less than 10 years, he designed over 54 sometimes opulent homes, including his own in Whitefish Bay. Things began to unravel in July of 1927.