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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTBS_the-old-bridge_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
In pioneer times, private boats and commercial ferries were used to cross the waters of Sturgeon Bay. In 1887 the crossing became considerable [sic] easier when John D. Leathem and Thomas H. Smith completed a toll bridge consisting of a wooden pla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT4Q_steam-barge-joys_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
Resting 150 yards off shore from here is the wreckage of the steam barge Joys, a vessel once hailed as a "greyhound among lumber carriers" for her record-breaking speed. The Joys was constructed in 1884 in the Milwaukee Ship Yard Company. She haul…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQBA_leathem-and-smith-quarry_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
John Leathem and Thomas Smith established this dolomite quarry at the mouth of Sturgeon Bay in 1893. Though they produced dimension stone for building harbors around Lake Michigan, Leathem and Smith's quarry became a major operation by capitalizin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ8S_eastern-terminus-ice-age-national-scenic-trail_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
This site marks the Eastern Terminus of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The Trail was designated a National Scenic Trail by Congress in 1980 and Wisconsin's first State Scenic Trail in 1987. The Western Terminus is in Interstate State Park on t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ5Y_portage-park_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
Here beganthe Indian canoe portagebetween Lake MIchiganandSturgeon Bay
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ42_well-site_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
During the fire of October 8, 1871, this well site was used by seven persons as a place of refuge. The last man to the well found the wood curb on fire. After tearing off the curb he entered the well and pulled a wet blanket over the opening. Five…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHUZ_historic-sturgeon-bay_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
The Downtown Historic District includes over forty late 19th and early 20th century commercial, civic and converted buildings. It is located along the three block long heart of Sturgeon Bay's traditional downtown. The District grew as a casual gri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHU9_bradley-crandall-sawmill-site_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
This sawmill led to thefounding of Sturgeon Bay
1853
The Founding of Little LakeSturgeon Bay's first major settlement was founded in 1853 with the construction of the Bradley-Crandall Sawmill. The original mill was located on a small island …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA8E_old-bell-tower_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
A modern rendition of Bank of Sturgeon Bay's original tower erected in 1900 on the NW corner of 3rd Ave. & Kentucky St., and removed in 1939. The original bell was reacquired with the cooperation of the First Baptist Church of Sturgeon Bay where i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9V8_wisconsin-state-rock_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
This monument is an intrusive igneous red granite rock — the official rock of the State of Wisconsin. It was quarried near Wausau, Wisconsin, and specifically known as "Wisconsin Ruby Red." It was crystallized from magma about 1750 million y…