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Artesian Stock Farm

Date: 1884
Description: 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, ...
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Villa Louis

Date: 1953
Description: Villa Louis, the mansion of Hercules Dousman.
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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: 1979
Description: Villa Louis, home of Hercules Dousman.
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Villa Louis

Date: 1960
Description: Aerial view of Villa Louis on the Mississippi River, and adjacent buildings.
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Villa Louis

Date: 1920
Description: Interior view of the front hallway of Villa Louis.
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Wheatland

Date: 1895
Description: Wheatland estate, the 22-acre residence of James Buchanan, was built in 1828 by William Jenkins. Caption reads: "'Wheatland' Home of President Buchanan."
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Wheatland

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Description: Wheatland estate, the 22-acre residence of James Buchanan, was built in 1828 by William Jenkins.
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Mount Vernon

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Description: Mount Vernon, home to George Washington for over 45 years, was granted to Washington's great grandfather, John Washington, in 1674. The mansion in this ima...
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Homewood

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Description: "Homewood," one of the largest mansions in the Natchez area, was built in 1855-1860.
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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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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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East Terrace View at Villa Louis

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Description: View of the east terrace at Villa Louis. The Dousman's office building is in the background. Relaxing near the home are Louis DeVierville Dousman, Judith D...
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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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Villa Louis Grounds

Date: 1904
Description: East view of round canna bed and grotto on Villa Louis grounds. The house can be seen at left.
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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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Winter at Villa Louis

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Description: Panoramic view of the east lawn at Villa Louis in winter. The house and office building can be seen at right.
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Shirley on the Back Porch of George Washington's Mount Vernon

Date: 1950
Description: Shirley Krueger standing near one of the columns on the piazza. Several chairs are lined up against the wall to the left of an open doorway.

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