Milford Mine Memorial Park near Wolford in Crow Wing County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Dry House
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Photographed by McGhiever, June 27, 2025
1. Dry House Marker
The Dry House was located at the north end of the main street that ran through the Milford Mine location. The remains of shower stalls can be seen at the south end of the concrete foundation.
Photo Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society
The Dry House, also called the Change House, is where miners changed into and out of their mining clothes and cleaned up. At the beginning of a work shift the miners hung their regular clothing in a locker and changed into their mining clothes. At the end of the shift their wet and dirty mining clothes were raised into the rafters on hooks, where the warm air and ventilation would dry them. The Dry House was destroyed by fire in 1927 and was rebuilt on the same location.
Erected by Crow Wing County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 46° 32.057′ N, 93° 58.333′ W. Marker is near Wolford, Minnesota, in Crow Wing County. It is in Milford Mine Memorial Park. It can be reached from Milford Lake Drive. The marker is north of trail intersection #3. Touch for map. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in the Northland. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Water Tank (here, next to this marker); Looking North (a few steps from this marker); Engine House (a few steps from this marker); Milford Miners (within shouting distance of this marker); Example of Timberwork Along the Main Shaft (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mine Shaft (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mine Shaft Entrance (about 300 feet away); Repair Shop (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wolford.
Photographed by McGhiever, June 27, 2025
2. Dry House foundation and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
