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Last Look: The Lake and Rail Elevator

By Henry H. Baxter, P.E. - October 15, 2001

The Lake and Rail Elevator was built in four steps over the years 1927 to 1930, reaching a total capacity of 4,400,000 bushels.

The full content is available in the Fall 2001 Issue.

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