Universal Laboratories Building
Universal Laboratories Building, Industrial building in Dassel, Minnesota, United States
The Universal Laboratories Building features a two-story structure with multiple processing areas, conveyor belts, and grain mills designed for ergot production methods.
Built in 1937, the facility transformed from Rice Laboratories into Universal Laboratories, becoming the primary domestic supplier of ergot during World War II.
The building now functions as the Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum, preserving the industrial heritage through exhibits and educational programs.
The museum maintains a research collection of historical newspapers, local records, and agricultural documentation accessible to visitors studying regional history.
Local women workers operated specialized conveyor belts to separate ergot from grain, establishing a home-based sorting system that supported community employment.
Location: Dassel
Inception: 1937
GPS coordinates: 45.08639,-94.30750
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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