Now known as the Hjertehjem Shop, Roger Eatough also built this original building, the south part, in 1885. The foundation of chipped stone is no longer visible. The original part was used as a drug store, furniture store, a mortuary, and the post . . . — — Map (db m89936) HM
Nathan Nichols (the north building) was formerly two buildings, now connected, that were built by Roger Eatough (owner of the Globe Hotel). The little house in the rear was built as a residence and was built in 1890. The building to the north was . . . — — Map (db m89938) HM
This anchor was removed from the wreck site of the Frank O'Connor. The anchor is from a barge used during salvage operations in the 1920s and 1930s. Since the anchor was not actually off the sunken ship, it was placed on display here. . . . — — Map (db m230096) HM
The Baileys Harbor Rangelights were built in 1869 by the U.S. Lighthouse Service. The Upper Range Light, located 950 feet inland has a white light 17 feet higher than the red light in the Lower Rangelight. Ships that stayed vertically aligned with . . . — — Map (db m248532) HM
The Baileys Harbor rangelights were built in 1869 by the U.S. Lighthouse Service. The upper range light located 950 feet inland has a white light 17 feet higher than the red light in the lower rangelight. Ships that stayed vertically aligned with . . . — — Map (db m248546) HM
In 1848, Captain Justice Bailey was sailing his ship southward on Lake Michigan when a storm caused him and his crew to seek refuge in a nearby bay. When he stepped foot onto the sand to explore this bay, he realized he could profit from harvesting . . . — — Map (db m248531) HM
1848 Captain Justice Bailey discovers Baileys Harbor
1849 Baileys Harbor builds the first pier in Door County
1851 Baileys Harbor established as county seat
1935 Michael W. McArdle dies in Chicago leaving funds to be used for a new . . . — — Map (db m288571) HM
On the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, Baileys Harbor was the first established village on the Door Peninsula. In 1848, Captain Justice Bailey was seeking refuge from a ferocious storm and came ashore in the sheltered harbor. Discovering abundant . . . — — Map (db m74480) HM
A boathouse and pier once stood near this location. Sometime after 1945, the structure was razed and the piers removed.
The launch that was stored in the boathouse was used to go to Baileys Harbor for supplies and to work the Baileys Harbor . . . — — Map (db m230095) HM
Mid 1800s Carrington Home built by Miles Carrington.
1863 Thomas Toft arrives in Baileys Harbor, WI
1868 Massive fire in Baileys Harbor, Carrington built a two-family home for housing . . . — — Map (db m288580) HM
This cabin was built about 1854 as the home of William and Mary Jane Marshall. It originally stood near Fish Creek on property which now is part of Peninsula State Park. Mrs. Marshall was a daughter of Increase Claflin, who is noted for being the . . . — — Map (db m248567) HM
Baileys Harbor is a refuge for people and nature.
In 1848, Captain Justice Bailey discovered this safe harbor as he sought shelter from a Lake Michigan storm. His employer, Alanson Sweet, sent crews of men to carve a town out of the wilderness. . . . — — Map (db m229959) HM
