People looking to save the Potawatomi State Park Tower gained some momentum.  The Door County Historical Society announced last week that after discussions with the Sturgeon Bay Historical Society, they fully support repairing the 75-foot tower.  Door County Historical Society Executive Director Bailey Koepsel says the repairing of the tower is important from a historical standpoint rather than building a new one.

The 88-year-old Potawatomi State Park Tower has been closed to the public since December of 2017.  The tower was determined, by three DNR studies, to have too much wood rot and decay to be saved.  Koepsel notes that the restoration tower work is pretty standard and would not require an extensive repair.

Door County Historical Society Issues Statement of Support for Potawatomi State Park Tower

The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) has been following the situation regarding the Potawatomi State Park Tower, and after discussions with the Sturgeon Bay Historical Society Foundation, the DCHS is issuing a statement of support.

Potawatomi Tower was built with the sole purpose of helping attract visitors to the newly created Potawatomi State Park and holds the distinction of being Wisconsin’s first purpose-built recreational observation tower in a Wisconsin State Park, Forest, or Recreational Area.

The Door County Historical Society’s mission is to keep Door County’s history and heritage alive for future generations through preservation, education, and programming. The DCHS fully supports Potawatomi Tower being repaired in situ, as outlined by Dr. Dan Tingley, in order to preserve this historic outdoor recreation icon for future generations.

To tear down Potawatomi Tower would truly be a disservice to the communities of Door County and the millions of visitors that peruse the peninsula every year.