Sturgeon Bay receives grant to redevelop former Younkers store

STURGEON BAY (WLUK) -- Sturgeon Bay received a state grant to redevelop the former Younkers department store space downtown.

The $250,000 Community Development Investment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will support the renovation of the long-vacant building into a new retail center that will include an accessories and home furnishings store and additional retail space.

The property is the largest retail building in Sturgeon Bay`s downtown.

“This project provides multiple benefits to Sturgeon Bay,” said Mayor David Ward. “Not only does it fill the huge hole caused by the loss of Younkers, it allows a locally owned business to expand and, importantly, the project will include public restrooms through a partnership with the city.”   ...more

Ken Notes: Just a quick note, across the street is one of my favorite places in Wisconsin. The Inn At Cedar Crossing is a restaurant and hotel that can not be missed. In another life long long ago I used to trade a Juggling and magic show for a free nights stay. Nirvana...