Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

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Ellison Bay

Downtown Ellison Bay on WIS 42

Ellison Bay is an unincorporated community in northern Door County, Wisconsin, United States, within the town of Liberty Grove and is located on Highway 42 along the Bay of Green Bay.

[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, the prominent landscape architect. The Clearing offers courses on many subjects with emphasis on the arts, humanities and nature.

[edit] Deadly Explosion

Explosion remnants

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 duplex 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.^[1] By the terms of a settlement reached on May 6th 2008, the three children whose parents were killed in the explosion received over $21 million USD.

[edit] Notes

^ [http://www.hotel-online.com/News/PR2006_3rd/Jul06_CedarGrove.html "Explosion Kills Two Guests at the Cedar Grove Resort in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin; Likely Caused by Propane Leak"]