North ShoreFriday, November 6
Two Harbors' Fog Signal Building survived Monday's fire, but it needs a complete restoration
The Daily Duluth team
The Fog Signal Building at the Two Harbors Lighthouse is still standing. Flames broke out Monday evening, Nov. 2, and community members who spotted them called 911. Nobody was hurt. Fire officials say the blaze started in the breezeway between the building, which is the lighthouse gift shop, and the Skiff House. The cause is under investigation.
The Fog Signal Building went from 1892 landmark to fire victim
- 1892The Fog Signal Building is built at the Two Harbors Lighthouse.
- Nov. 2Fire breaks out in the breezeway beside the building.
- Nov. 5The historical society shares photos and says the interior needs complete restoration.
Sources: WDIO.com, Northern News Now, Fox21Online
Firefighters saved the structure, but the interior took extensive damage, according to the Lake County Historical Society, which owns it. "We are just devastated," board chair Sam Gangi said. Damage estimates aren't known yet.
- Donate online: through the Lake County Historical Society's website
- Donate in person: Depot Building, 520 South Ave., Two Harbors
- Donations by mail are also accepted
- Restoration timeline: coming as damage assessments continue
134 yearsage of the Fog Signal Building, built in 1892
The Lake County Historical Society owns the building, which is the gift shop on the lighthouse grounds.
Source: WDIO.com
Sources: WDIO.com, Northern News Now, Fox21Online