Governor's Executive Residence
Executive Residence
99 Cambridge Road
Madison, WI 53704
The Executive Residence, better known as the Governor’s Mansion, is located at 99 Cambridge Road. Governors of Wisconsin, and their families, have resided in the Maple Bluff mansion along the shores of Lake Mendota since 1949, which is when the State of Wisconsin acquired the building for $47,500. Frank Riley of Madison, Wisconsin designed the mansion in the southern classical revival style. Construction started in 1920 and was finally completed in 1928. The mansion is wood framed structure with painted stucco over sandstone and hollow clay tile façade. It is three stories high and has a basement level for a total of 20,777 gross square feet. The grounds of the Executive Residence measure 3.7 acres and features ten major garden areas.
The Executive Residence is open to the public for tours during the summer and for holiday viewing in December. For reservations and further information, call (608) 246-5501 or visit the Executive Residence web site at http://jessicadoyle.wi.gov/category.asp?linkcatid=890&linkid=440&locid=71
Contact Information:
Capitol Bureau Building Management
Telephone #: (608) 266-1485
FAX #: (608) 264-6684
E-mail address: claire.franz@doa.state.wi.us
Building Information:
The following agencies are located at the Executive Residence. For individual agency information, click on the appropriate web site address if provided. If no web site is available, a general contact number is listed. Also included is information regarding parking, transportation and handicap accessibility.
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State Agency & Services |
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The Governor and First Family |
Governs the State of Wisconsin, represents all the citizens of Wisconsin and safeguards the public interest. |
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Executive Residence Staff
(608) 246-5501 |
Provides administrative and housekeeping services to the First Family. |
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Department of Administration
Building Management
(608) 266-1485
Capitol Police
Emergency Number: (608) 266-7700
Non-Emergency Number: (608) 266-8797 |
Maintains and repairs the facility and grounds. Assists with special events held at the Executive Residence.
Provides police, security and investigative services to the Residence, the Governor and his family. |
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Parking/Transportation |
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Parking |
Eight assigned stalls. Ten stalls for public parking on street by fence. |
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Motorcycle Parking |
None specifically designated. |
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Car Pool Parking |
None specifically designated. |
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Van Pool Parking |
None specifically designated. |
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Bike Racks |
None |
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Ridesharing (Car/Van Pool) |
Available inquire at (608) 266-7665 |
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Bus Services |
Madison Metro bus stop on Sherman Avenue and Lakewood Blvd, approximately 3 1/2 blocks away. |
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Handicap Accessibility |
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Parking |
One – by request |
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Ramps |
One – south side entrance |
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Entrances |
One – Garden Room but no automatic door opener |
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Restrooms |
None |
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Elevators |
None |
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Telephones |
No public phones |
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Water Fountains |
None |
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Directory Signage |
None |
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