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Golfing at Villa Louis

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Description: A man and woman golf on the west lawn of Villa Louis. They are probably members of the Dousman family.
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Villa Louis

Date: 1860
Description: View from field of Villa Louis, the residence of Hercules L. Dousman.
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Villa Louis

Date: 1920
Description: Interior view of the front hallway of Villa Louis.
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Museum of Medical Progress

Date: 1962
Description: The Museum of Medical Progress at the site of Fort Crawford military hospital.
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Fort Crawford

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Description: Fort Crawford Hospital. A historic marker is on the lawn in front.
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Aerial View of Dousman Mansion

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Description: The Villa Louis, also known as Dousman Mansion, in an aerial view.
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Villa Louis Central Hall

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Description: View of the central hall at Villa Louis. The hall is decorated with sculptures, paintings and other decorative items. There is a stairway at left.
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East Walkway at Villa Louis

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Description: View of the East Walkway at Villa Louis. The walk is lined with trees and flower beds.
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Violet and Judith Dousman

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Description: Violet and Judith Dousman seated together between a canna bed and a weeping mulberry.
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South Lawn at Villa Louis

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Description: South lawn looking west from gazebo toward fountain. A path crosses the foreground, and the Dousman's dog, Folo, lounges on the lawn.
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West Lawn at Villa Louis

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Description: Elevated panoramic view of the west lawn at Villa Louis. Several trees and shrubs, a flag pole, and a swimming hole can be seen in the yard. A pontoon rail...
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East Entrance to Villa Louis

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Description: View along the path leading to the east entrance at Villa Louis. The herringbone pattered brick path is lined with trees and coleus plants.
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Villa Louis Grounds

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Description: Composite panoramic view showing gazebo, star bed, and southeast corner of the lawn.
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South West Corner of Villa Louis Lawn

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Description: Panoramic view of southwest corner of Villa Louis lawn. The house and a path can be seen at right.
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Villa Louis East Lawn

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Description: Panoramic view of the east lawn at Villa Louis. The house and office building can be seen at right.
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Dousmans and Friends Playing Cards

Date: 1898
Description: Group of twelve people, including Nina Dousman, gathered around a table outdoors, with a fountain spouting water in the background. Four people play cards ...
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Woman at Villa Louis Entrance

Date: 05
Description: Young woman in a period dress standing at the front entrance of Villa Louis.
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Fort Crawford Excavations

Date: 1938
Description: Elevated view of excavations of the first Fort Crawford by Leland Cooper. Seven people are working around the trenches. Villa Louis is in the background.

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