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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Heritage Village is preparing for the season with a Clean-Up Day on May 17, inviting community volunteers to help clean and organize its historic buildings. Tasks include dusting, landscaping, and light repairs, leading up to the opening on May 31. Volunteers can sign up by calling or visiting the website.
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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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On July 4, 2026, it will be the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Thisanniversary, and the lead up to it, will not only be an
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Step back in time and celebrate the start of a new season at Heritage Village! The Door County Historical Society invites everyone to join the Opening Day Celebration on Saturday,
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