Grain Elevators

Once a testament to Buffalo's industrial successes, these grey towers now stand unused.

Found throughout the city along its waterways, these structures were used for holding, measuring and testing grain. Their primary innovation was to speed up the unloading of grain from boats.

Over the course of half a year, I had the chance to visit a number of these structures.

American Elevator

This gallery includes photos of these grain elevators:

Lake & Rail Elevator Wharf

Concrete Central

American Malting (Genesee)

Cargill Elevator

Nesbit Elevator

For historical details and the context in which the elevators were created, I recommend visiting this site: Grain Elevator History at Buffalo History Works

The 'B-Roll'

Only included for completeness. Lower your expectations accordingly!

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