Superior sandstone. The interiors are tastefully done in lavish materials, as was the style at the time. There is Circassian walnut paneling in the French Parlor room, and embossed and polychromed Lincrusta Walton wallpaper in many rooms on the first floor. In addition to the hand-carved marble fireplaces that grace nearly every room, there are many types of fine marble used throughout the house, such as Florido Creme, Tavernelle Clair and Haueville Fleuri for the Marble Hall. Local arts The Charles Allis Art Museum is a center for Wisconsin artists and sponsors changing exhibitions featuring Wisconsin artists. The Allis emphasizes fine art, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. In addition to the visual arts the Allis displays, it holds a free seasonal music series, Allis After Hours. The third Thursday of the month throughout the spring, summer and fall, the Allis holds a jazz concert in the English Garden or Margaret Rahill Great Hall. The musicians featured are Milwaukee artists, in accordance with the Allis's mission to showcase Wisconsin talent. The Charles Allis Art Museum, along with the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, is part of the Milwaukee County War Memorial Corporation. Selected collection highlights References External links Official website Charles Allis Art Museum within Google Arts & Culture Art museums and galleries in Wisconsin Houses in Milwaukee Museums in Milwaukee Historic house museums in Wisconsin Art museums established in 1979 1979 establishments in the United States National Register of Historic Places in Milwaukee Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Wisconsin