August 2024 Project Spotlight | Door County Granary

August 1, 2024

The Historic Door County Granary project in Sturgeon Bay, WI, is nearing completion of its second phase, thanks to the collaboration between Greenfire, The Sturgeon Bay Historical Society, LA DALLMAN Architects , Beane Engineering, and GEI Consultants.

Dating back to as early as 2020, The Sturgeon Bay Historical Society began its efforts to convert the original 1901 Teweles and Brandeis granary into a three-season event space as part of the City’s efforts to redevelop the west waterfront. Funding of the project was no small feat, as different sources were tapped to make the project happen. Between generous donations, historic and federal grants, the project was green lit and ready to commence.

As a State and Nationally registered Historic Place, great efforts have been applied to preserve as much as the structure’s original features as possible. One of the most visible features is the use of reclaimed patinaed metal siding panels that are over 100 years old, salvaged from a dismantled granary in Superior, WI. These panels, along with exterior bin wall boards replaced with reclaimed lumber from the same granary, add a layer of authenticity and historical continuity to the structure.

Phase I was to pour new footings and foundations for the structure’s final location. From there, Greenfire then began Phase II of the project, which focused on the restoration of the interior and exterior, the building of an addition to house the catering kitchen and restroom, finish landscaping and ready the ground floor for occupancy. Many modern amenities have also been integrated into the project, such as heating and air conditioning for the kitchen addition, while the Granary itself will feature an in-floor heating system, maintaining its status as an unconditioned space without active heating.

Greenfire’s contributions have added substantial value through buyout savings, enabling the inclusion of several additional design elements such as the in-floor heating and additional signage. Once fully completed, The Granary will become a central social hub for the community, serving as a three-season public-gathering venue in the heart of Sturgeon Bay.

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