There was a time, especially in the 1960s, when the grain elevator was considered the unofficial west end of Kennewick. But what about its history?
In the 6000 block of West Clearwater Ave. , a while before you get to the parking lot of Archibald’s Auto, see the huge concrete grain silo.
It’s located next to the train tracks, but it’s been years since we’ve seen grain there. Research shows that there is rarely much information about when it was built, how long it has been in operation, or its history.
According to some Blogger. com notes, the elevator had a capacity of 200,000 grain bushes; There are also references to the side structure being broken by fire many years ago.
The Tri-City Herald makes an old reference to a Tri-Cities flour mill that burned down in 1913, but also to the elevator itself.
In the General Mills Sperry department aspect, it is stated that Sperry Mills was an active miller who made flour in Washington State and had a giant presence in Spokane. At one point, according to Historylink. org, there were about 160 milling generators in Washington. State.
General Mills purchased Sperry Mills in 1929, but stopped many of its milling operations in the 1960s. The lyrics would imply that the grain elevator existed after 1929.
Blogger. com says the building is primarily used as a location for cell towers at the top. We have filed a request for data with the East Benton County Historical Society and will let you know what we find.
In the meantime, it will continue to serve as a navigational aid for businesses located across the street or next door, “right across the street from Kennewick’s grain elevator. “
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There was a time, especially in the 1960s, when the grain elevator was considered the unofficial west end of Kennewick. But what about its history?
In the 6000 block of West Clearwater Ave. , a while before you get to the parking lot of Archibald’s Auto, see the huge concrete grain silo.
It’s located next to the train tracks, but it’s been years since we’ve seen grain there. Research shows that there is rarely much information about when it was built, how long it has been in operation, or its history.
According to some Blogger. com notes, the elevator had a capacity of 200,000 grain bushes; There are also references to the side structure being broken by fire many years ago.
The Tri-City Herald makes an old reference to a Tri-Cities flour mill that burned down in 1913, but also to the elevator itself.
In the General Mills Sperry department aspect, it is stated that Sperry Mills was an active miller who made flour in Washington State and had a giant presence in Spokane. At one point, according to Historylink. org, there were about 160 milling generators in Washington. State.
General Mills purchased Sperry Mills in 1929, but stopped many of its milling operations in the 1960s. The lyrics would imply that the grain elevator existed after 1929.
Blogger. com says the building is primarily used as a location for cell towers at the top. We have filed a request for data with the East Benton County Historical Society and will let you know what we find.
In the meantime, it will continue to serve as a navigational aid for businesses located across the street or next door, “right across the street from Kennewick’s grain elevator. “