Oswego, IL: Grain Elevators

(see below for satellite)

When I drove through Oswego, IL, I deliberately turned off US-34 and followed the Illinois Railway tracks through town to see if I could find some old railroad-oriented buildings. I'm glad I took the side trip because I found two former grain elevators and probably a warehouse. I was focused on the wood elevator in the middle when I took my photos because it was in pretty good shape considering how old it had to be. It also has a design that I don't remember seeing before.

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The galvanized bin next to the blue bins has the highest height-to-diameter ratio I remember seeing.

Satellite

Since I took these photos, I learned from Bob Summers that bolted or welded steel bins were a cheaper alternative to slip-form concrete silos for a fireproof design. The blue silos appear to be an example of welded steel bins.

Street View

Chuck Edmonson posted four photos with the comment: "Probably built around the turn of the century. this old grain elevator and associated building, once serviced by the CB&Q railroad still stands along Adams St. in Oswego. An old interurban 'doodlebug' that once serviced the town at the nearby station."

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