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Dousman House Hotel
1900
The Dousman Hotel seen from an elevated view of the Mississippi River.
Dousman House
1906
Slightly elevated view of the Dousman House. Caption reads: "The Dousman House. The Resort of the Mississippi Valley, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin."
Fort Crawford
1840
Fort Crawford (the second site, with buildings of 1829-?), on the east bank of the Mississippi River, about 2 miles above the mouth of the Wisconsin River.
Steamer near Dousman House
The sidewheel excursion, "Saint Paul" of the Jo Packet Line, near the Dousman House, the "Senator". Caption reads: "Steamer near Dousman House, Prairie du Chien, Wis."
Dousman House Hotel
1916
Dousman House hotel, surrounded by Mississippi River flood water in spring. View looking northwest.
