Andrew John Volstead House
Andrew John Volstead House, National Historic Landmark residence in Granite Falls, Minnesota.
The white wooden two-story house contains multiple architectural elements from 1878, including a prominent stairwell tower and stained glass windows.
The residence belonged to U.S. Congressman Andrew Volstead, who wrote the 1919 National Prohibition Act regulating alcoholic beverages across the United States.
The property functions as a museum under the Granite Falls Historical Society, presenting exhibits about Prohibition and agricultural cooperatives in America.
The building at 163 9th Avenue opens for guided tours, allowing visitors to explore original period furniture and learn about 19th-century residential architecture.
This house features an oak woodwork interior and represents the location where Volstead drafted legislation that changed American drinking habits for 13 years.
Location: Granite Falls
Inception: 1878
Address: 163 9th Avenue
GPS coordinates: 44.80917,-95.54000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:58
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