Benefiting from ideal weather and a curious public on Saturday, the Sturgeon Bay Historical Society (SBHS) saw over 500 people attend the soft opening of the newly restored Teweles & Brandeis Grain Elevator in Sturgeon Bay. Sturgeon Bay Historical Society Board President Laurel Hauser says the turnout was incredible. Attendees packed the room well before the 1:00 start time, with many in awe of the completed Door County Granary. She says the space is very cozy and welcoming for all visitors.

Hauser notes that the Door County Granary was granted a temporary occupancy permit from the city and expects to have open hours for the public in October, with a Grand Opening planned a year from now. The Phase 3 part of the project is now to raise additional funds to allow visitors to go up on the second-level grain bin floor and the head house, which is 75 feet above ground level.