Pest House (Stillwater, Minnesota)

The Pest House in Stillwater Township, Minnesota, is a historic quarantine facility that operated from 1872 to 1910, designed to isolate individuals with contagious diseases like smallpox, scarlet fever, typhoid, and diphtheria. It represents a significant public health strategy of its time and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Originally built as a three-room structure, it has since been converted into a private residence, showcasing the evolution of health practices and architecture in the region.