Villa Louis, Renaissance Revival villa in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
The Villa Louis features symmetrical facades with rusticated ground levels, decorated windows, and ornate stone elements along its exterior walls.
Architect E. Townsend Mix designed this National Historic Landmark during the late 19th century, incorporating classical Italian architectural principles into its structure.
The villa represents the architectural preferences of wealthy American families who sought to emulate European design traditions in their residential buildings.
Visitors can explore multiple floors of period-furnished rooms, examine the original architectural details, and learn about Wisconsin's early settlement history.
The property combines Renaissance Revival architecture with a strategic location overlooking the Mississippi River, creating a distinctive historical landmark.
Location: Prairie du Chien
Inception: 1870s
Architects: E. Townsend Mix
Architectural style: Italianate architecture
Address: 521 North Villa Louis Road
GPS coordinates: 43.05660,-91.15822
Latest update: May 20, 2025 07:04
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