Follow along as Ed Miller reports on the reconstruction and restoration efforts at Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. From the first day the crew was onsite up to the most recent work being done, Ed has done a terrific job of chronicling the progress.
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The winter kitchen’s wainscoting issues have been resolved after uncovering serious problems. Laaksonen Builders, led by Mike, provided expert assistance. After a material delay, they sourced beadboard from Menards quickly, enabling the installation by Wednesday morning. The kitchen is now ready for visitors, while painters progress in adjacent areas.
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The lighthouse restoration is progressing, but significant damage was discovered in the winter kitchen’s wainscoting due to moisture issues. Initiating repairs, all affected wainscoting will be removed to prevent further damage. Meanwhile, work on the barn and summer kitchen continues with installation of insulation and preparations for pouring the foundation slabs.
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Today, significant improvements occurred at the lighthouse and surrounding areas. The barn and summer kitchen foundations were backfilled, and tree stumps removed. Inside, painting is brightening the winter kitchen and dining room. Upcoming tasks include electrical work and slab pouring, with construction led by Mike Laaksonen. Great job by everyone involved!
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Greetings! Some things are happening faster than we anticipated, like painting the inside of the lighthouse. Wonderful! Yesterday, April 14, Chuck Baum reported: Bob the Painter and his assistant started […]
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The foundation walls for the barn and summer kitchen have been completed, with insulation installed afterward. Fitzgerald Construction will backfill next week, followed by conduit placement for plumbing. The floor is anticipated to be poured the Monday after Easter, with framing beginning shortly thereafter. Acknowledgments were given to the team and architect.
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Today, the forms for the barn and summer kitchen foundation walls were set. The intricate process of preparation is significant yet appears effortless. A cement truck is scheduled to arrive on Friday noon to proceed with the next phase. More updates will follow.
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Greetings! We made great progress today. The concrete was poured for the barn and summer kitchen footings. The job was made easier by the conveyor that gets the concrete from […]
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Greetings! When I arrived at EBLS this morning at 10am the footings were already placed for the barn. Jude Colosimo and his crew were starting the footings for the summer […]
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Greetings! The long-awaited day has arrived—work is officially underway on rebuilding the barn and summer kitchen! While construction was originally set to begin yesterday, winter storms over the weekend caused […]
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