Historic Door County Granary Restoration Project

According to the Sturgeon Bay Historical Society Foundation, “The Door County Granary is the last remaining structure of the turn-of-the-20th-century agricultural economy that transformed Sturgeon Bay into a year-round community. Its presence on the westside waterfront tells a story that weaves together outlying farms, Great Lakes shipping, the Ahnapee and Western Railway, and the Shipping Canal – many of the pieces that have made Door County the unique place it is today.”

“When fully restored, the Door County Granary will regain its place as a social hub for the community, serving as a three-season public gathering venue in the heart of Sturgeon Bay. Visitors will be able to touch original wooden support beams and the lathed walls of the grain bins. A winding staircase will provide access to the bins on the second floor and take visitors up to the headhouse, 60 feet or so above ground. Views of the bay, bridges, railway spur and surrounding area will help visitors conceptualize how the granary worked and why it was strategically situated where it was. The Granary’s ground floor (known as the workhouse) will serve as the grand entrance to the museum, while periodically hosting holiday markets, weddings, family and class reunions, as well as lectures, and other classes, pop-up art installations and theater events.“

Want to learn more? Check out this online Sturgeon Bay Historical Society Door County Granary Brochure.