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Artesian Stock Farm
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Bird's-eye view drawing of the grounds of Villa Louis, the estate of the fur trading Dousman family. After the death of H. Louis Dousman's mother in 1882, he began the transformation of the property into a horse-breeding farm to make his passionate hobby of harness racing into his livelihood.
1884
Simplot, A. (Alexander), 1837-1914
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WHi 23335
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Dousman farm at Prairie to Chien to country club
Jun 25, 1922
La Crosse Tribune
Historical old Dousman mansion to be remodeled into model clubhouse
Nov 15, 1921
Prairie du Chien Courier
Dousman estate offered to Prairie du Chien
Aug 10, 1934
Sheboygan Press
Dousman Receipt from John M. Dunlop
April 23, 1860
Receipt for trees and shrubs purchased from John M. Dunlop by Hercules Dousman for gardens at Villa Louis.
