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Dawn Manor
Wisconsin Dells
May 2025

Restaurant • Bar • Speakeasy

Dawn Manor is bringing the best of the 19th century to Wisconsin Dells.

Enjoy scenic views, timeless flavors, historic themes, and a transcendent atmosphere in a real 19th century mansion.

Experience Dawn Manor

Contemporary cuisine. 19th century splendor.

Five themed dining rooms, the Vanderpoel Bar, and a patio deck overlooking Mirror Lake provide a quiet, family-friendly dining experience you won’t find anywhere else in Wisconsin Dells.

Rendering of Dawn Manor with patio deck in etched texture
Rendering of bar in Dawn Manor with etched texture
Rendering of Uphoff's Rotunda
Uphoff's Rotunda logo

Discover Uphoff’s Rotunda

Uphoff’s Rotunda, a speakeasy modeled after the infamous, historic bar, will be on the lower level.

Offering craft cocktails, live entertainment, and space for private events, Uphoff’s Rotunda is bringing a unique, Prohibition Era experience to Wisconsin Dells.

Transcend Time at Dawn Manor

All the comforts of the present. All the pleasures of the past.

Experience the splendor of 1855 in a new way. Antique furnishings and period-themed rooms create a transcendent atmosphere that transports you to the past.

Don’t bugaboo – we’ll be there soon.

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History of the Original Dawn Manor

The original Dawn Manor was built in 1855 by Captain Abraham Vanderpoel, a friend of Abraham Lincoln and a signer of the Wisconsin Constitution, in the former city of Newport, Wisconsin, just a few miles from Mirror Lake. The manor hosted many notable guests over the years, such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Agnes Moorehead, and Andrew Carnegie.

Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Portrait of Frank Lloyd Wright

In 1945, Dawn Manor was purchased by Helen Raab and George Raab, one of Wisconsin’s famous artists. Some of his artwork that hung in the original manor will be displayed in the new restaurant.

George Raab Painting

In 2017, Dawn Manor was purchased by Uphoff Ventures to be moved and rebuilt on Mirror Lake in Lake Delton near Wisconsin Dells as a new themed restaurant, bar, and speakeasy.

Rendering of Dawn Manor exterior with patio deck
Uphoff Ventures logo

Slated to open in spring 2025, the Dawn Manor restaurant will utilize many of the original materials, such as the exterior Potsdam Sandstone, stained glass, handmade oak grand staircase, fireplaces, hardware, and antique furniture.

The five themed dining rooms at the restaurant – Lincoln Room, Frank Lloyd Wright Room, Haunted Room, 1855 Room, and Raab Room – bring the real history of Dawn Manor to life for visitors.

Graphic featuring five frames for each room at Dawn Manor

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Dawn Manor going to open?

We’ll be opening post haste in spring 2025! More details and an exact date will be announced soon. Be the first to know about any exciting announcements by signing up for our email newsletter.

Is this the original Dawn Manor?

Yes. In 2017, Dawn Manor was purchased by Uphoff Ventures and moved/rebuilt on Mirror Lake in Lake Delton as a new themed restaurant, bar, and speakeasy.

What is Uphoff's Rotunda?

Uphoff’s Rotunda is the speakeasy on the lower level of Dawn Manor that offers premium Prohibition Era cocktails and live entertainment.

Uphoff’s Rotunda is inspired by the real bar of the same name. Originally located in Chicago, it was moved to Wisconsin Dells in 1940 by Steve Uphoff’s grandparents, Mike and Marian Uphoff.

Is Dawn Manor a family-friendly restaurant?

Yes, families and children are welcome, and kids’ menus will be available.

Will outdoor seating be available?

Yes, there will be patio deck seating with panoramic views overlooking Mirror Lake.

How can I get updates about Dawn Manor's opening?

Be the first to know the latest news by signing up for our email newsletter here.

How can I apply to work at Dawn Manor?

We will begin hiring as opening approaches, but you can let us know you’re interested by filling out our contact form. You can learn more about Morrissey Hospitality careers here.

Who can I contact with other questions or inquiries?

You can reach us by filling out the contact form here.

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Address

413 S. Burritt Ave.
Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913
608.678.5550

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