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“Unique sod roof on new home of Sister Bay” from the October 12, 1972 Door County Advocate
Evergreen Nursery recently installed a sod roof on a Norwegian log house in Sister Bay.
The Ellison Bay Manor or Sur la Baie mansion received a 33% property tax increase.
2022 taxes were $28,391.13, and 2023 taxes are $37,808.43: https://landnav.co.door.wi.us/GCSWebPortal/Search.aspx?ParcelNumber=018660530A
"Al Quinlan goes underground, establishes own 'Dunesbury'" from the October 12, 1978 Door County Advocate
Intrigued with the way some still usable 19th century barns were built into the sides of hills, Quinlan began toying with the idea of having an entire…
"Baileys Harbor's Common House uncommonly distinctive" from the August 24, 1978 Door County Advocate
The soft light reflecting through the skylights in the daytime puts one in the mood to spend more time than planned.
"96-Year-Old Residence Still in Use" from the September 15, 1949 Door County Advocate
Built in 1853, former Ephraim Parsonage Now Summer Home
"Devout Belgian settlers built shrines out of faith, gratitude" from the September 7, 1978 Door County Advocate
Wayside chapels are small, the largest being about 8 by 10 feet. Sometimes they have two small windows on either side, but mostly the only light comes…
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