Wednesday, November 9, 2011

An oldie but goodie

 
I love old barns and old buildings.
This old, abandoned grain elevator near the Missouri River
caught my eye a couple of weeks ago and we
pulled off the main highway to go down a 
gravel road so I could get a closer look.

This old beauty sits along side what was once a railroad
track and is now a hiking and biking trail called the Katy Trail.

 Here's a closer shot from a different angle.  I wish I 
could tell you how long this structure has been standing
and when it was built, but I don't know.  I do know
that it survived the Flood of 1993.  However, it didn't
survive the spray painting of Chad and his friends.

I wonder what kind of tile this is?

Let's take a closer look.
Anyone know?

Until next time...

34 comments:

  1. That is the strangest building I have ever seen.
    I admire Chad's courage, not his taste nor good sense.

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  2. Such a unique building. I'd like to kick Chad in the ask, but that's just me. That tile is gorgeous.

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  3. When I see these old buildings that have so much character, I think people should turn them into a home. Maybe it is to far gone for that, but it would make a neat camp.

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  4. Isn't that awesome! I've never seen one like that before, very unusual!

    Yes, Chad & his lil buddies need to be forced to wash the entire structure w/ toothbrushes while we all watch! =)

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  5. I have never seen anything remotely like this. it is beautiful and thanks for the up close look, i wondered what it was made from. amazing old building and I do love old buildings. great capture on this one.

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  6. While I was reading your post I kept thinking, is that brick? But tile??? What an unusual thing to use! And you're too funny about Chad. I was thinking how did they get up there! Great pictures!

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  7. What beautiful silo/barn building! Only in Missouri!!

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  8. That is so interesting! I'm so glad that you were able to get some great pictures of it!

    I've never seen a building constructed out of materials like that. Are there any homes around the area where you might inquire about the construction and age?

    Keep us posted if you find out any more. So interesting.

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  9. What a fabulous building, and so unusual. The tile color makes it very interesting. Lets hope that nature will remove the traces of Chad.

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  10. Hi Cheryl!

    What a beautiful old grain elevator!! I have never seen one built with tile. It looks like terra-cotta tile to me. I would assume that it would make it fireproof, and that's a big plus with grain elevators!! It must be very strong, as it looks like it is in pretty good shape, as far as structure goes.

    Chad needs a good spanking for defacing such a beautiful old landmark!

    Hugs,
    Barb

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  11. wow, that is gorgeous! so often when i see these structures, they're made of cement or cinder block. this is beautiful!

    (and you had me do a double-take - we have a Katy Trail here in Dallas that is also old railroad areas now converted to biking/hiking trails.)

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  12. Hi Cheryl, That is a neat old building. I'll bet it was a busy place at one time... It certainly was well-built.... Don't know about the tile.

    I think it's neat how old railroad tracks no longer used have been turned into hiking trails... Love it.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  13. What an interesting building. Doesn't it seem a shame something couldn't be made from it. It looks big enough for a house. I have never seen anything like that down here. Of course, we aren't really crop/grain country.

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  14. That is certainly a one of a kind barn/silo. It must be brick but it looks like tiles. How interesting. I want to know more now too.

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  15. Gosh, this is beautiful! In a way, it looks like castle turrets! From a distance I thought it was brick, but it is something else more colorful. I have really never seen anything like it, it is made of tiles?

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  16. I have seen tiles similar to these before but not in such bright colours. Great find!

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  17. That is amazing1 I wonder why they took so much time and effort to build it like that..you ought to find out and let us know! ;D

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  18. What a unique building! They tiles are just beautiful and so very different.

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  19. Wow, that's awesome, and made with tile? Not wood or corrugated steel?
    How unique!!! Boy oh boy I hate graffiti!!!! To bad. Great photos

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  20. Wonderful building---beautiful tile! It's great that it's still standing and that it's near a hiking/biking trail instead of hidden away.
    Marvelous barn in the previous post---we have some 'quilt barns' in this part of Ohio also--such a lovely touch to a barn.
    Thanks for stopping by my place.

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  21. Very different. I have no idea what those tiles were made of though. Love, sandie

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  22. Wow! I've never seen anything like it! It's so unique and beautiful! That tile is gorgeous! I'll have to show it to hubby and see if he knows what kind it is. Beautiful photos Cheryl!

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  23. Oh, girl!! That is a treasure for sure. I don't know what kind of tile it is, but it is beautiful!! LOVE it! Let us know if you find anything else out about it, please. Thank you, Cheryl. blessings ~ Tanna

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  24. I don't think that I have ever seen one with tile like that....The tiles look so different. Interesting!
    Wouldn't you just love to know all the history behind it? Thanks for sharing...Great shots..
    Hugs,
    shug

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  25. I know that landmark!!! My Uncle George & his family lived in the house closer to Hwy 40 & it was flooded in 1993. That old grain elevator has been there as long as I can remember. My Grandma Brown's house was about a mile away...on down to the first road on the right. There used to be an old pecan tree near the elevator & Dad would stop & pick up a bag of nuts. My Brown family lived in that area while I was a child & we went there every other Saturday. You just brought back a flood of memories! :)

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  26. Sorry that you just couldn't copy and paste the recipe..my daughters have made it so things can't be copied on my blog because of all they pictures I post of their children..hope it wasn't too much trouble for you! :D

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  27. The grain elevator is quite a unique old build, Cheryl.

    The colorful tiles appear to be handmade of clay and might be Mexican tiles, which are frequently used for flooring because they are durable and inexpensive.

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  28. I would live there, wouldn't you? Of course I'd have to fix it up and clear out those weeds and sweep out the old grain. :)

    I love this building. I will put it on my list to go see.

    Teresa

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  29. Beautiful. I love old barns and silos (and cemeteries) tool. I don't believe I've ever seen one even remotely like that one. Chad should be shot.

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  30. I agree with Deanna about the fate of Chad!

    I hollered at CH to see this structure, we both think it's amazing.

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  31. Beautiful photos and yummy food ones too.

    Neat blog....stopping by to take a look around.

    NEW FOLLOWER.

    Elizabeth

    http://silversolara.blogspot.com

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  32. What a beautiful and unique building! Gorgeous photos. Wish I knew what kind of tile it was.. certainly different and pretty! -Tammy

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  33. this is wonderful! I somehow missed it...

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