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Grain Elevator Photos
& History of
The Disappearing Small Town Elevator
Join me on a picturesque journey into the past and for
awhile we can relive the precious moments when the prairie sentinels
stood out tall and proud on the horizon, a corner stone for each and
every community they graced.
The Prairie Grain Elevators
Poem By Teresa Diegel
Those elevators stand like a sentinel
Over our small town,
They will remain a part of our history
Long after they are torn down.
When our prairie elevator is added to the demolishing list,
There will be plenty there to see the flying debris
To see our pioneers lose
Yet another piece of history.
So many have disappeared,
And we stand to lose so many more
Because with modern times
They find better ways our grain to store.
Some of those prairie elevators
Have stood there longer than grandpa and me,
It's a welcome sign on the horizon
For the name of the next town is easy to see.
Discussing the prices of grain
While pacing the old wooden floor,
The prairie grain elevator
One day will be no more.
To begin your journey,
click on the buttons to each side of the website. When your journey is complete you may
wish to comment on your visit or perhaps you would like to share your
experiences or knowledge with me on the history of your particular home
town elevator. If so, feel free to leave a note on the Your
Comments page. If you have a picture of your home town elevator
that you would like displayed do not hesitate to email
me. If
you would like a keepsake photo album & history of any of the Series
one, two, three or four booklets, they can be purchased by clicking on
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