Dillon, KS: A Progression of Grain Elevator Technologies Starting with Wood

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I've been passing up some photos of wood grain elevators. But Lee's history lesson is worth noting.

Lee Olsen posted, cropped
Dillon KS a location of Agri Trails Coop of Hope Ks. The progression of grain storage from the early 1900’s to today can be [seen] starting with the old wooden elevator, the bolted steel tanks, slip form concrete and flat storage from the late 50’s or 60’s to the modern Mcpherson bins.

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The abandoned railroad was MoPac.

1964 Elmo Quadrangle @ 1:24,000