Greetings! Progress is impressive both inside the lighthouse and outside. The parlor is nearly finished and looks great. The barn now has a roof enclosing the building and framing was […]
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Greetings! It was another eventful day at Eagle Bluff Light Station. Soon the painting will be finished in the parlor and our painters will be moving back upstairs to paint
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Work on the barn at Eagle Bluff Light Station continues. The second floor was completed today. Painting continues inside the keeper’s residence.
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Greetings! Restoration efforts are moving along steadily at Eagle Bluff Light Station. Painting on the second floor is now complete, with the hallway fully finished and looking fantastic. Beth is
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Greetings! It was a productive day at Eagle Bluff Light Station, with progress taking place both inside the lighthouse and out on the grounds. Indoors, our painting crew continued their
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Greetings! April 29 and 30 were a couple of interesting days at Eagle Bluff Light Station. Late Monday a storm moved along the bay and up the west shore of
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Greetings! Chuck made my work with this episode of From the Keeper’s Desk easy when he provided the following narrative: Many hands make light work! Ed, Sandy, Chuck, Laurie and
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On Tuesday, concrete work for a barn and summer kitchen was completed, including pouring floor slabs and stamping to create a wood plank appearance. By Wednesday, control joints were cut into the slabs to manage potential cracks due to temperature and moisture changes. Framing for the summer kitchen begins next Monday.
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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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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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