Washburn-Crosby Milling Complex, Wheat House, 708 South Second St Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN
An integral part of the Washburn-Crosby Milling Complex, the Wheat House, built by William de la Barre, was originally designed "to clean all the wheat ground in the "A" Mill." The Wheat House was capable of holding 100,000 bushels in its wooden storage tanks. Standing five stories high with two basement levels, the building displayed a limestone facade to match the adjoining "A" Mill. In 1917, a sixth story was added. Damaged by fire in 1928, the Wheat House was rebuilt of reinforced concrete, with an enlarged capacity of 200,000 bushels.
Washburn-Crosby Milling Complex, Wheat House, 708 South Second St Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN
An integral part of the Washburn-Crosby Milling Complex, the Wheat House, built by William de la Barre, was originally designed "to clean all the wheat ground in the "A" Mill." The Wheat House was capable of holding 100,000 bushels in its wooden storage tanks. Standing five stories high with two basement levels, the building displayed a limestone facade to match the adjoining "A" Mill. In 1917, a sixth story was added. Damaged by fire in 1928, the Wheat House was rebuilt of reinforced concrete, with an enlarged capacity of 200,000 bushels.
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
