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This truck took the inaugural "Top Notch" award at the 2012 Route 66 Super Nationals Car Show in Albuquerque. The owner is Gabe Sanchez. Gabe did all the restoration work himself and also designed the finish. The artwork is by the very talented Jim Pearson, of Albuquerque.
This truck took the inaugural "Top Notch" award at the 2012 Route 66 Super Nationals Car Show in Albuquerque. The owner is Gabe Sanchez. Gabe did all the restoration work himself and also designed the finish. The artwork is by the very talented Jim Pearson, of Albuquerque.
Not another grain elevator you say! This one is no different than all the others really. It's made of wood and is used to store grain. So why is this one special.
Well, for those who aren't familiar, Delia was the home of the one and only late Jim Pearson.
It was in late November, 2001 when The Alberta Wheat Pool elevator in Delia burned down. Later in July of 2002, the United Grain Growers elevator was unceremoniously torn down. At dinner with his parents one evening, he suggested an idea of doing up a map showing the location of the elevators in Alberta and began doing research at the local libraries on elevator history.
He then created the company Vanishing Sentinels, and the term ‘Vatorologist’ to describe his role in preserving our farming and prairie history. Using his photography and writing skills, he wrote four books detailing the existence and location of all known elevators in Western Canada. Maps, calendars, and card stock model replicates of grain elevators also became part of his portfolio. He was asked to present his knowledge at conventions, in classrooms and different functions across the country and could also be found at different markets and trade shows selling his wares and answering questions. As well, Jim started a Facebook group called "Vanishing Sentinels.
These are only a few of Jim’s interests and accomplishments.
Thanks to Jim, many photographers and persons interested in Grain Elevators have come together and shared their passion on Facebook and elsewhere thanks to Jim.
Jim passed in December 2018 at age 57. Way too young for such a talented man. His knowledge and passion has been missed by all. Personally, I did not have the opportunity to meet Jim, but did converse through the occasional email. He certainly knew his Vanishing Sentinels in great detail.
It took me awhile, but I finally made it to Delia to capture the only remaining elevator there.
This one's for you Jim. R.I.P my friend.
This truck took the inaugural "Top Notch" award at the 2012 Route 66 Super Nationals Car Show in Albuquerque. The owner is Gabe Sanchez. Gabe did all the restoration work himself and also designed the finish. The artwork is by the very talented Jim Pearson, of Albuquerque.
This truck took the inaugural "Top Notch" award at the 2012 Route 66 Super Nationals Car Show in Albuquerque. The owner is Gabe Sanchez. Gabe did all the restoration work himself and also designed the finish. The artwork is by the very talented Jim Pearson, of Albuquerque.
This truck took the inaugural "Top Notch" award at the 2012 Route 66 Super Nationals Car Show in Albuquerque. The owner is Gabe Sanchez. Gabe did all the restoration work himself and also designed the finish. The artwork is by the very talented Jim Pearson, of Albuquerque.
This truck took the inaugural "Top Notch" award at the 2012 Route 66 Super Nationals Car Show in Albuquerque. The owner is Gabe Sanchez. Gabe did all the restoration work himself and also designed the finish. The artwork is by the very talented Jim Pearson, of Albuquerque.
This truck took the inaugural "Top Notch" award at the 2012 Route 66 Super Nationals Car Show in Albuquerque. The owner is Gabe Sanchez. Gabe did all the restoration work himself and also designed the finish. The artwork is by the very talented Jim Pearson, of Albuquerque.
I got these little gems from a friend of mine, Jim Pearson of Vanishing Sententials, while I was working at the Michelson Farmstead this summer. Only $20 for all three. I asked for pre 1920s so this is how they turned out. Almost exactly how they would have looked prior to 1920.
Jim has dedicated much of his time towards collecting and saving the history of Canada's prairie elevators.
If you would like check out his website: Vanishing Sentinels and he will be more then happy to talk with you about elevators or maybe his book Vanishing Sentinels.
Jim Woods, Jeff Woods, Jake Rambo, Jamie Mitchell, Jim Pearson, Mike Herman and Jason Marotti sitting on Santa's lap at the mall in the early 80's I'm guessing...
The crew with Santa--notice I'm still the furthest away. Jason Marotti, Mike Herman, Jim Pearson, Jeff, Jamie Mitchell, Jake Rambo and I.