ironwell, summer residence @ west lebanon, maine purchased in 1871
grave of ole bull
in 1868 bull met sara chapman thorp (1850–1911), daughter of prosperous lumber merchant eau claire, wisconsin. on return visit in 1870 (and despite age difference; 60, 20), bull began courtship, , couple secretly married in norway in june 1870, formal wedding in madison later year. had 1 daughter, olea (1871–1913). in 1871, bought summer home on rise in west lebanon, maine named ironwell. sara traveled bull remainder of career, accompanying him on piano. in 1883 published memoir of bull s life.
ole bull villa @ valestrandsfossen
ole bull villa @ lysøen
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