Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay by Ann Jinkins, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2006, is an illustrated exploration of the history of this small city located on Wisconsin’s Door County peninsula. With 128 pages, this edition delves into Sturgeon Bay’s evolution into the county’s business and industrial center, highlighting its working waterfront that once supported sawmills and docks for shipping various goods. The book discusses the significance of the canal dug in 1880, which transformed the area into a shipbuilding capital, and describes the vibrant downtown districts that featured hotels, taverns, and essential public services.
Readers will find a detailed account of the community’s development, including the establishment of schools, churches, and the Pioneer Fire Department. The narrative captures the essence of life in Sturgeon Bay, showcasing the recreational activities enjoyed by families amidst the region’s natural beauty. This historical overview provides insights into the local culture and economy, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the Midwest and the evolution of small American towns.
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Stretching midway across Wisconsin’s famous Door County peninsula, Sturgeon Bay has developed into the county’s business and industrial center. Divided by the waterway it’s named after, this small city provided a home to a working waterfront that once housed sawmills and docks for shipping ice, quarried stone, and, later, cherries. A canal dug from Sturgeon Bay to Lake Michigan in 1880 enabled ships to avoid the long passage over the tip of the peninsula. Sturgeon Bay became a shipbuilding capital, housing three major yards. The lively downtown districts on each side of the bay sported the typical hotels, taverns, stores, and blacksmith shops. Residents took pride in their newly formed schools, churches, and public services such as the Pioneer Fire Department. Families, fortunate to live in a land of great natural beauty, enjoyed recreational pursuits in the woods and on the water, whether it was perch fishing early on a summer morning or skating over the ice on a crisp winter afternoon.
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