Name/Title
The Stroh Block, Sturgeon BayEntry/Object ID
2003.02.0035Description
The Stroh Block located at 37-45 S. Third Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. Built by Joseph F. Stroh in 1890. Mr. Stroh was in the construction and building business. At the time of its construction it housed a bakery/restaurant, a dry goods store, and on the second story what was known as the "Commercial Hotel"; operated by Stroh. By 1898, the hotel occupied both stories and out buildings - used as salesmen's sample rooms - were at the sides. By 1914, however, the hotel function diminished and the primary use of the building was for a series of retail establishments. Stroh was a partner, with C. Leonhardt, in the hotel, sewing machine, and construction businesses. It also housed grocery stores for many years, with Squire's Grocery going into the early 1950's. The Toft Law Offices followed and still maintain offices there today.Collection
Door County Archives Photo CollectionCataloged By
Sally TreichelAcquisition
Accession
2003.02Source or Donor
Door County Historical Society - New, Purchases, etc.Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Place
Location
Sturgeon Bay/Door/WILexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Buildings, Business, Sturgeon Bay, Stroh BlockOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
03.0124Location
Location
Building
Office/Photo FileCategory
PermanentDate
September 26, 2025General Notes
Note
Notes: A computer generated picture scanned from the original owned by Atty. Trudy Toft who owns the building.
Status: OKCreate Date
October 7, 2003Update Date
September 9, 2026
