FORT SNELLING UPPER POST


Cavalry Drill House
Photo by Mark Gustafson

Building #201 - Cavalry Drill House

As one of the largest and most prominently placed buildings on the post, the cavalry drill house readily grabs your attention. It was built in 1907 so the cavalry could train indoors during Minnesota's bitter winters. A spectator's platform was installed in 1922 and a heating system in 1926. During WWII it was used to house 850 men at a time who were being processed into the Army.

Currently the fieldhouse is owned by the Mineapolis Park Board and is for sale for $4,000,000. Includes 7 acres of land.



Front
Photo by Mark Gustafson
Side
Photo by Mark Gustafson


Front
Photo by Greg Hines
Entrance
Photo by Greg Hines


Back of facade
Photo by Greg Hines
Keystone
Photo by Greg Hines


Facade
Photo by Greg Hines