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Villa Louis

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An 1870 Victorian mansion built by the family of Hercules Dousman, an entrepreneurial frontiersman who parlayed various investments into a fortune. His son, Louis, and wife, Nina, Dousman built the Villa Louis as the centerpiece of their sprawling country estate. Today the home is restored to it's British Arts-and-Crafts-style elegance during its heyday in the 1890's.

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Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce

Wisconsin Great River Road

Wisconsin Historical Society

Villa Louis

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  • Reusable goods are used instead of disposables, such as cloth linens and glassware at food programs; cloth rags are used for cleaning.
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  • Organization prioritizes environmental sustainability in the selection of construction materials.
  • When appliances and equipment are replaced, the organization makes the commitment to purchase or lease them with ENERGY STAR qualified appliances and equipment.

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