Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre Facts for Kids

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**Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre**

Location	Nanton, Alberta, Canada
Type	Agriculture museum

The Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre is a special place in Nanton, Alberta, Canada. It has old grain elevators that have been carefully fixed up. The main goal of this centre is to keep these tall buildings safe. They want to teach visitors about the history of farming in Nanton and all of Alberta.

Discovering the History of Grain Elevators
- How the Elevators Were Built
- Saving These Important Buildings
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Discovering the History of Grain Elevators

How the Elevators Were Built

The two elevators on the north side were built in 1927. They had a traditional design. This included an office building separate from the main elevator. A raised platform connected them. These elevators stopped being used in 2000. They belonged to the Alberta Wheat Pool company.

The elevator on the south side was built in 1929. It got an extra storage area in 1956. Then, in 1981, it was updated a lot. These elevators were used by trains from the Canadian Pacific Railway. But the train tracks were removed in 2002.

Saving These Important Buildings

A local group called "Save One" was formed. This historical society wanted to save at least one elevator. They did not want them to be torn down. The group worked hard and raised enough money. In just three years, they bought all three elevators. They also bought the land they stood on.

The restoration project was a big job. They put new railway tracks back in place. They also repainted the elevators. They used the original colours of the Alberta Wheat Pool and Pioneer companies. These restored elevators now form the Elevator Discovery Centre. In 2022, they became a special provincial heritage site. This means they are protected for future generations.

There is also a smaller elevator nearby. It belongs to the Nanton Seed Cleaning Co. This elevator is not part of the Discovery Centre.