Silo Point, Converted grain terminal skyscraper in Locust Point, Baltimore, United States
Silo Point is a 24-story residential building in Locust Point that was converted from an old grain terminal and sits directly on the waterfront. The structure houses 228 apartments within its concrete frame and incorporates original grain handling equipment as design features in its shared spaces.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad built this grain terminal in 1924 as a state-of-the-art facility with advanced safety features for handling agricultural exports. It was redeveloped into apartments in the 1980s while keeping the original concrete silos as integral parts of the building's architecture.
The conversion of this former grain terminal shows how industrial spaces can become vibrant residential neighborhoods while honoring their working past. Walking through common areas, you notice how the original concrete structures remain as reminders of the building's role in the city's maritime trade.
The building sits on the waterfront and offers access to pedestrian paths along the harbor and the surrounding district. You can walk the grounds during the day and explore the outdoor seating areas and structural elements without restriction.
The original grain handling system moved grain from railway cars to ships with remarkable speed and was world-famous for this capability at the time. Few visitors realize that parts of this early 20th-century engineering marvel remain visible beneath the modern apartments.
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