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Ten Chimneys
A Home for Theater, Then and Now.
Tucked amid 60 scenic acres in Genesee Depot, Ten Chimneys invites visitors into
the elegant country retreat of legendary acting duo Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne.
From richly decorated rooms and whimsical theatrical touches to peaceful gardens
and historic outbuildings, the estate offers a fascinating glimpse into their private
lives and celebrated careers. Today, this historic estate remains a captivating
destination where history, architecture and American theater come to life.
Ten Chimneys, the bucolic
60-acre home of celebrated
American acting duo Alfred
Lunt and Lynn Fontanne,
has an illustrious history.
Over the years, the estate
welcomed a remarkable array
of Broadway and Hollywood
stars, acclaimed writers, and
theater luminaries, includ-
ing Katharine Hepburn,
Laurence Olivier, Carol
Channing, Edna Ferber, and
Noël Coward.
Ten Chimneys, named for
the ten chimneys found
across the Main House, Cot-
tage, and Studio, was creat-
ed in 1915 after Alfred Lunt
received an inheritance from
his father and purchased
land in Genesee Depot, an
area where his family had
often enjoyed picnics.
The three-story Main
House features 18 rooms
and six chimneys, while the
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