Great Northern Elevator, Grain elevator in Buffalo, United States
The Great Northern Elevator featured 48 large steel bins with a total storage capacity of 2.5 million bushels of grain.
Constructed in 1897, this industrial facility marked a significant advancement as the first grain elevator to incorporate cylindrical steel bins for storage.
The Great Northern Elevator represents Buffalo's industrial legacy as a major center for grain distribution between the Midwest and Eastern markets.
Located at 250 Ganson Street, the elevator utilized electric power instead of steam, making grain handling operations more efficient during its active years.
The structure contained three marine legs for grain movement, which were replaced in 1924 following destruction by a storm in 1922.
Location: New York
Inception: September 29, 1897
GPS coordinates: 42.86670,-78.87220
Latest update: March 8, 2025 07:32
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