In the 1930s, the Canadian Prairies—stretching across the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba—were home to nearly six thousand wooden grain elevators. Factors such as mechanization, the widespread adoption of road transport, and the centralization of operations led to a drastic reduction in the number of historic elevators, which were often replaced by massive concrete and steel terminals. Modern steel and concrete grain elevators often boast capacities ranging from 34,000 to 46,000 tonnes (like Viterra’s grain elevator in Biggar, SK and Richardson Pioneer Limited’s one in Carmichael, SK).
Fantastic photos.The black and white composition is truly special.
Thanks Renato, a full gallery of the pictures on the grain elevators can be seen here: https://www.stefanogulmanelli.com/post/temples-of-the-prairies
Due to a mistaken delivery the link was not included in the email ( but is now in the website)
Grazie, Stefano! I will visit the site.