Compton, IL: Wood Grain Elevator

(Satellite)

No street view driver has gone into this town.

Wesley Peters posted three photos with the comment:

Compton, Lee County, IL

John F. Bernardin Elevator. Built in 1909.

Photographed on 6/9/2024.

Photos courtesy of Wesley Peters.

Bob Summers: Like the patina on the bolted steel bin.

Dennis DeBruler: CB&Q was the railroad that went along the south side of town.

Wesley Peters posted again with the additional information of "Burrell Engineering & Construction Co. No bushel capacity mentioned."

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There are more grain elevators north and west of town and a fertilizer supply company north of town.

Satellite

1952 Mendota Quad @ 62,500

1902