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Our Grandfathers' Grain Elevators. The men of slip-formed concrete and the buildings they created in North America. The Men of Slip-Formed Concrete. Abraham Tillotson, who fought in the Revolution, was too wealthy for a pension. The Tillotsons were adept at seizing opportunities, such as the demand for grain storage in the 1940s. Story by Kristen Cart. Abraham’s pension file, digitally preserved at Fold3.com. Provides an amusing counterpoint to the usual, sorrowful packet of letters. According to the cou...
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As we sensed during our visit, the Tillotson elevator in Hinton, Iowa, was part of big doings « Our Grandfathers' Grain Elevators
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Our Grandfathers' Grain Elevators. The men of slip-formed concrete and the buildings they created in North America. The Men of Slip-Formed Concrete. As we sensed during our visit, the Tillotson elevator in Hinton, Iowa, was part of big doings. After our recent post. On Tillotson Construction Company’s elevator at Hinton, Iowa, reader Brad Perry sent in one of his own photos of the location, which you see above. We believe the concrete elevator was built in 1954. Brad also alerted us to some news. As Kris...
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Our Grandfathers' Grain Elevators. The men of slip-formed concrete and the buildings they created in North America. The Men of Slip-Formed Concrete. Part of the latest craze, grain elevators get mysterious visitors at all hours. That is the short version. It’s easy to play and gets kids out of the house–which makes it a good thing, in my book. What does this game have to do with a grain elevator? Not very much, except that a grain elevator makes a mighty big landmark, and a tempting spot for the game mak...
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The Men of Slip-Formed Concrete « Our Grandfathers' Grain Elevators
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Our Grandfathers' Grain Elevators. The men of slip-formed concrete and the buildings they created in North America. The Men of Slip-Formed Concrete. The Men of Slip-Formed Concrete. Our Grandfathers’ Grain Elevators is a collaboration between Ronald Ahrens and Kristen Osborn Cart. Bill Osborn, 1923. Our grandfathers built mid-20th-century grain elevators in North America. That means they used concrete. We’re out to document their production. 38 comments on “ The Men of Slip-Formed Concrete. Very interest...
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Elevator investigations move farther afield with a side trip to Alta, Iowa « Our Grandfathers' Grain Elevators
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Our Grandfathers' Grain Elevators. The men of slip-formed concrete and the buildings they created in North America. The Men of Slip-Formed Concrete. Elevator investigations move farther afield with a side trip to Alta, Iowa. The trademark rounded headhouse identifies the Tillotson elevator, shown here behind the office and truck scale. Story and photos by Kristen Cart. The Tillotson elevator in Alta, Iowa, where the old structure is mostly obscured by later bins. I wonder how our kids put up with it....
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Our Grandfathers' Grain Elevators. The men of slip-formed concrete and the buildings they created in North America. The Men of Slip-Formed Concrete. 46 comments on “ Who We Are. July 14, 2012 at 11:14 pm. Hi, Kristen – Thank you for visiting my blog. I am amazed by the work you’re doing here. The topic is unique, and it really is American history. The photos are gorgeous. July 14, 2012 at 11:27 pm. November 6, 2012 at 1:57 pm. I have just recently found this blog and love it! November 7, 2012 at 6:14 am.
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Our Grandfathers' Grain Elevators. The men of slip-formed concrete and the buildings they created in North America. The Men of Slip-Formed Concrete. Elevator investigations move farther afield with a side trip to Alta, Iowa. The trademark rounded headhouse identifies the Tillotson elevator, shown here behind the office and truck scale. Story and photos by Kristen Cart. The Tillotson elevator in Alta, Iowa, where the old structure is mostly obscured by later bins. I wonder how our kids put up with it....
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Our Grandfathers' Grain Elevators. The men of slip-formed concrete and the buildings they created in North America. The Men of Slip-Formed Concrete. Part of the latest craze, grain elevators get mysterious visitors at all hours. That is the short version. It’s easy to play and gets kids out of the house–which makes it a good thing, in my book. What does this game have to do with a grain elevator? Not very much, except that a grain elevator makes a mighty big landmark, and a tempting spot for the game mak...
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Our Grandfathers' Grain Elevators. The men of slip-formed concrete and the buildings they created in North America. The Men of Slip-Formed Concrete. Elevator investigations move farther afield with a side trip to Alta, Iowa. The trademark rounded headhouse identifies the Tillotson elevator, shown here behind the office and truck scale. Story and photos by Kristen Cart. The Tillotson elevator in Alta, Iowa, where the old structure is mostly obscured by later bins. I wonder how our kids put up with it....
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Our Grandfathers' Grain Elevators. The men of slip-formed concrete and the buildings they created in North America. The Men of Slip-Formed Concrete. Travel notes from a Wyoming hunting trip. Story and photos by Kristen Cart. How do you start an essay about the places you miss while traveling? Rolling along a two-lane highway as it becomes dark is a good way. The rhythm lulls you and you reach for the chewing gum and start looking for a friendly gas station with a tolerable cup of coffee. Across the conti...