Dousman Hotel
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Dousman Hotel is a site significant for being one of the major hotels in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
. The Dousman Hotel was named after Hercules L. Dousman
, an early Wisconsin fur trader and land speculator, who became the state's first millionaire.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1960.
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Prairie du Chien is a city in and the county seat of Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,911 at the 2010 census. Its Zip Code is 53821....
. The Dousman Hotel was named after Hercules L. Dousman
Hercules L. Dousman
Hercules Louis Dousman was a trader and real-estate speculator who played a large role in the economic development of Wisconsin. He is often called Wisconsin's first millionaire.-Early life and trading activities:...
, an early Wisconsin fur trader and land speculator, who became the state's first millionaire.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1960.
External links
- Dousman Hotel: 28 photos, 3 drawings, 31 data pages, and supplemental material, at Historic American Building Survey