Ellison Bay is an unincorporated census-designated place in northern Door County, Wisconsin, United States, within the town of Liberty Grove and is located on Highway 42 along the Green Bay.[1] As of the 2010 census, its population is 165.[2]
[edit] History
The community was founded in 1872 by John Eliasen, a Danish immigrant. Lumber and fishing were important businesses in the 19th century, replaced by fruit growing in the early 20th century, and today tourism is the main business.
[edit] Attractions
Important attractions include The Clearing, a private center for adult education that was originally established by Jens Jensen, a prominent landscape architect. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
[edit] Deadly Explosion
Pioneer store in 2011 after reconstruction
On July 10, 2006, a deadly explosion collapsed a 136-year-old grocery store, The Pioneer Store, and killed two vacationers. The blast also burned down one cottage and damaged another. It is believed a propane gas leak caused the explosion, which may have resulted from a contractor damaging unmarked underground propane lines. Eight other victims were transported to local hospitals; five more refused treatment.[3] By the terms of a settlement reached on May 6 2008, the three children whose parents were killed in the explosion received over $21 million USD.
[edit] Images
-
-
Looking south in downtown Ellison Bay
[edit] Sources
[edit] External links