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“elegant and stylish Victorian country home”
Hercules Louis Dousman (1800 – 1868) acquired a large fortune through his various enterprises as a fur trader, lumberman, land speculator and fronti er entrepreneur. In the mid-1840s the Dousman family began developing an estate on the banks of the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien that would evolve into Villa Louis. It's vibrant hues and rich textures reflected the family's rise to wealth and leisure living. Throughout its evolution the property was always considered an elegant and stylish Victorian country home, and much attention was paid to the grounds surrounding the mansion and outbuildings.
Villa Louis is a great historic visit when in Prarie du Chien. Home to the wealthy fur trading Dousman family from the 1800's until 1913, it's a fascinating tour and site. Stop by the raised... Read more
The tour guide did a great job explaining things and answered any questions that our group had. There were a couple of things that she did not know and apologized saying that she did not have the... Read more
This is a great picnic spot if coming to town. I might be the only person who drags her picnic basket with ice for occasions like this. But this spot really makes you feel the history of how this... Read more
Villa Louis Historic Site
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