Square Peg by lsquared

Square Peg

Not much fancy about this old building... Pretty sure it is (or was) a grain tower. Maybe?

OK, I did some internet research: This is a "modern concrete fire-proof grain elevator" built in 1913. This was known as Mont Station... So I learned something today!

Here's the article I found:
https://www.historyillinois.org/Portals/HistoricalSociety/HeritageArticles/montgomery%20station.pdf?ver=2017-11-28-145026-083&ver=2017-11-28-145026-083
Quite an unusual structure. Never seen one like it.
January 16th, 2020  
Interesting structure; nicely photographed
January 16th, 2020  
Great shot
January 16th, 2020  
it's so interesting
January 16th, 2020  
Your guess makes sense. You have made it appear forgotten.
January 16th, 2020  
Not a water tower? The windows at the top seem out of place for a grain silo.
January 16th, 2020  
@jackies365 @amyk @bkbinthecity @koalagardens @joansmor @vignouse

Thanks all... I don't think it is a water tower... This has been abandoned for much longer than I've been in the area. You can see a ramp up on the far side, there is a similar ramp on the other side. Perhaps to drive a vehicle through to load/unload? There's a couple of openings on the right side, including a pipe/spout that might've been used to disperse grain? This is located about 100 yards from an old RR track, and about 250 yds from another. (Both are now bike trails). Edit: I found some information on the internet, added to description.
January 16th, 2020  
This looks ripe for one of those grand make-over projects - four stories high with a built in lift, balconies on each level and a terrace on the top!! :)
January 16th, 2020  
Nice processing
January 16th, 2020  
They've changed a little since 1913. Neat history you've shared.
January 18th, 2020  
Cool subject offset nicely by the vintage edit
January 22nd, 2020  
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