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In the foreground is the Federal grain elevator in Horizon, Saskatchewan. It was built in 1922 and closed in 1999. Interestingly, it was designated as a Municipal Heritage Property in 2004, which makes it eligible for government funding for preservation, though the town around it has been abandoned.
If you'd like, take a look at my other Prairies images, as well as my ongoing project to photograph old, abandoned grain elevators. As well, if you're feeling particularly interested, you can read an essay I wrote for Nathan Wirth's Slices of Silence blog on my feelings of connection to the places I shoot, especially the Prairies.
A massive TOP21 parts-n-racks 181 train passes the old elevator at Island Grove, IL just before sunset. The train was so long that the crew told the dispatcher that no matter where they parked the train for a meet at Arnold, either between the switches or east of Hannel, the train was going to be blocking a crossing somewhere.
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The other elevator at Horizon, the Sask Pool elevator, was built in 1923 and also closed in 1999. The annex, probably built in the early 60s like the one on the Federal elevator, has developed a very interesting wobble and lean.
If you'd like, take a look at my other Prairies images, as well as my ongoing project to photograph old, abandoned grain elevators. As well, if you're feeling particularly interested, you can read an essay I wrote for Nathan Wirth's Slices of Silence blog on my feelings of connection to the places I shoot, especially the Prairies.
Dawn in Alliance, Nebraska. The faded block letters read “O.M. Kellogg Grain,” which apparently was something called the O.M. Kellogg Grain Elevator Co.
At the right time of year, the rising sun probably throws all that sheet metal on the north wall into dramatic relief. Not in late October. A freight train blocked my access to the sunny side.
I know this was not the ideal time to photograph the Milky Way, but hey I was there. The moon was just to the South of us half full, and I was surprised at the number of cars that constantly drove by. In spite of that we decided to give it a go. I wanted to see this iconic grain elevator in different light, and I am pleased that I could see any of the milky way at all.
I was exploring the back roads around Oakesdale, Washington when I came across this old grain elevator. It was a long way from the nearest blacktop and I wonder if that helped put it out of business.
Territory knowledge and a lead foot allowed me to get my Verdi shot, and get to this spot mere seconds before the train rolled up. The engineer sure didn't cut me a break, but the conductor was cheering me on!
Saw this from the country road, as I thought it was an old grain elevator, so not sure what it is being used for. Perhaps storing cattle or grain:)
The elevator. Not the image. This is from the (now abandoned) town of Superb, Saskatchewan.
This processing is a bit of a departure for me so maybe you'd like to see all my Prairie pics.
Went for a Saturday afternoon drive to seek out this privately owned treasure, the Highview Farms Elevator. The elevator was originally a Searle Grain Co. located at Mintlaw, Alberta and the annex was originally located at Prentiss, Alberta.
CN A497 rolls south at Hayes behind a nice set of four units. With the leader being an SD60, a rent-a-wreck in second, and a zebra-striped barn in fourth, this consist makes for a nice rainbow and variety of power.
I’m fairly certain that this is near Dufur, but I could be wrong.
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... the town, not the image. : )
This is a pretty new elevator - one part was built in 1958, the other in 1968. There really isn't much left of Superb, Saskatchewan anymore.
In July 2013 I flew to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, rented a car and drove 2,400 kilometres over the next 6 days via Prince Albert, Kindersley and Calgary to visit and photograph old, unused grain elevators and churches. If you'd like, you can take a look at more images from my Prairie adventure.
At one time, grain elevators could be found every 8 to 10 miles along the railway lines in western Canada. That allowed most farmers to make a round trip to deliver grain with a horse and wagon in one day. Though they started appearing in the late 19th century, the number of grain elevators peaked in 1938, when there were nearly 6,000 primary (country) elevators in the Prairie provinces. Many factors led to the decline of the primary elevator: the Depression, increased mechanization, improved roads for transportation, rural depopulation, the closing of branch lines of the railway and the buying out or merging of the grain companies. In 2004 there were only 197 primary licenced grain elevators left in Saskatchewan. Many of the old, wooden elevators have been destroyed, but some, like this one in Dorothy Alberta, remain - weathered but beautiful and stalwart. Source: Dommasch, H. (1986) Prairie Giants. Saskatoon: Western Producer Prairie Books.
One of the things that has been bothering me ever so slightly while preparing for my upcoming grain elevator show is that I don't have a good shot of Pueblo's feed mill/grain elevator. Since this show will be at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center here in Pueblo, that's something I'd like to include if I can.
SunsetWX forecasted a good sunrise show this morning so Amanda and I wandered down to the elevator before dawn. The weather app was on point and it was a delightful sunrise this morning. I'm still working with some of the files I generated this morning but here's an image of a northbound BNSF coal empty with the very first bits of direct sunlight illuminating the top of the elevator.
More stuff from the Pueblo elevator to follow in the coming days!
I did a drive down to Lethbridge on the weekend and even though the skies were the kind I avoid shooting and it was a bad time of day to be shooting, I shot anyway. This is the little town of Mossleigh with its less common P&H elevators.
One of the two grain elevators still standing in Matheson, CO on December 22nd, 2018. Amanda and I roadtripped back to Illinois/Wisconsin for the holidays and I was able to add some nice images from the route we took home.
The elevator in Pettisville, Ohio is a perfect backdrop for railroad photography. Many a fan have focused a lense here. And for good reason.
Through the years, I have taken my fair share of pictures here. Located at milepost 324 on the Chicago Line, it is easily accessible from Toledo.
When I was the engineer on the east local out of Bryan, I spotted hoppers here. The elevator used to get cars weekly, but not so much now.
On this trip, the railroad has been shut down due to wind! No joke. Train movements in both directions were stopped until a storm front passed. It is a first in my career!
If the railroad is going to hold us somewhere, this is by far the best spot to stop. I say this for two reasons.
Obviously, the first is for photography. On this day, I shot every conceivable angle of the elevator and the train. So much so, I am probably finished shutterbugging here.
The second is food. Pettisville is home to probably the best butcher in the area, Pettisville Meats. It is directly adjacent to the mainline and the elevator. After some photography, treat yourself to their jalepeno and cheddar meat sticks or the special of the day!
Enjoy my Pettisville Perspective!
A "Best Out West" Flouring Mills grain elevator stands proud in northern Wyoming.
Hasselblad, PMK developer.
I don’t remember exactly where this grain elevator is, but it’s somewhere near The Dalles, Oregon. Maybe.
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