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Colonial Gardens Bed & Breakfast 344 N. Third Avenue Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235 Phone: 920-746-9192 Fax: 920-746-9193 www.colgardensbb.com |
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This prominent residence was constructed in 1877 by Thomas Henry Smith and his wife, Anna. Thomas was influential in shipbuilding, quarrying and in retail coal in Sturgeon Bay. Following in his footsteps, son Leathem D. Smith was born and raised in this elegant home. In 1956, the house was purchased by George F. Paul and his wife, Sarah. Together they established the Colonial Inn, one of the first inns in Door County. In 1960 the home was purchased by Dr. John Tong, dentist, and converted to a personal residence. In 1995 it was beautifully restored by Debra and Joseph Hertel as Colonial Gardens Bed and Breakfast. New Innkeepers Bill & Cathy Bovard purchase the Inn January 2004. Rooms include a large double whirlpool, Fireplace, Porches and suites with garden or water / sunset view, Private entrances, Private bath with shower, King or queen size beds, Cable TV / VCR, Stereo (CD and cassette player), Refrigerator, Central air conditioning, Iron and ironing board, Hair Dryer Homemade full breakfast delivered to room. |