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Restoring Alberta’s Prairie Sentinel: The Dorothy Grain Elevator Rises Again
In the world of historic grain elevators, good news is rare. If an elevator makes the news, it usually means it was either destroyed by fire or demolished. But today, we bring you a success story: the iconic grain elevator … Continue reading →
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Tagged abandoned, Alberta, Alberta landmarks, Alberta Pacific Grain, Canada, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, Dorothy, ghost town, ghost towns, grain elevator, history, prairie, prairie history, prairie icons, prairies, restoration
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The Last Prairie Giant Falls – Saying Goodbye to Vulcan’s Grain Elevator
On a quiet April afternoon, I took a drive to Vulcan, Alberta, to witness a moment in history—the demolition of the town’s last remaining grain elevator. These towering landmarks, once an unmistakable symbol of the prairies, are disappearing at an … Continue reading →
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Tagged agriculture heritage, Alberta landmarks, Canada, Canadian history, Canadian Prairies, disappearing landmarks, educational content, grain elevator, historic demolition, historic preservation, history, history vlog, Nanton, nostalgia, prairie history, prairie icons, railway history, rural Alberta, short film, small town stories, Western Canada, Western Canada history
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