Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site facts for kids
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Inglis elevators, located on the southeast edge of the village.
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| Type | Grain elevator row |
| Location | Village of Inglis, Manitoba, Canada |
| Nearest city | Shelmouth-Boulton |
| Built | 1922–1941 |
| Architectural style(s) | Wood-crib elevators, industrial |
| Governing body | Village of Inglis-Town Council |
| Website | Inglis Grain Elevators |
| Designated | 1996 |
The Inglis elevator row is a special group of five wooden buildings called grain elevators. They stand tall next to an old railway track in the village of Inglis, Manitoba, Canada. These elevators were used to store grain before it was shipped away.
Many old wooden grain elevators have been torn down across Western Canada. This makes the Inglis elevator row very important. It shows what a common sight these buildings once were during "the golden age of grain." Because they are the last group of their kind in Canada, these elevators have been fully fixed up. They are now protected as a National Historic Site of Canada.
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History of the Inglis Grain Elevators
The arrival of the railroad changed many small towns in Manitoba. When the railway reached Inglis in 1922, it allowed farmers to send their grain to faraway markets. This was a big deal! Because of the new railway, the nearby town of Asessippi was quickly left empty.
By the end of 1922, four of the five elevators in Inglis were already built. Soon after, many shops and businesses also opened in the village. The Inglis row has five wooden elevators. Each one has its own story:
The N. M. Paterson Company Elevator
This elevator was built in 1922 by the N. M. Paterson Company. It was made with the best dust control systems of its time. This helped keep the grain clean and safe.
The Reliance Elevators
The Reliance elevators started as one building. It was built in 1922 by Matheson-Lindsay. Later, Province Elevator Co. took it over. In the 1930s, it became Reliance Elevators. By 1941, a second "twin" elevator was added to make more space.
Manitoba Pool bought these elevators in 1952. Then, in 1971, they were sold to United Grain Growers. Today, these elevators have been fully restored. They even have their original Reliance signs back!
The United Grain Growers Elevator
This elevator was first built by United Grain Growers in 1922. Sadly, it was destroyed by fire in 1925. But it was quickly rebuilt! More storage sections, called annexes, were added in 1949.
The National Elevator
The Northern Elevator Co. built this elevator in 1922. In the 1940s, National took it over. Later, it was owned by Cargill and then by Paterson Grain in 1979. This elevator has been completely restored and now serves as a gift shop for visitors.
Why These Elevators Are Special
Many wooden grain elevators across western Canada have disappeared. This makes the "Five Prairie Giants" of Inglis very unique. They have become a popular place for tourists to visit. They were even named one of Manitoba's top ten amazing buildings.
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