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Published March 19, 2009, 12:00 AM

Global-Al Endeavor - Living North

photos from the Globe elevators


Wood from inside the grain hopper. Photography by Amy Nichols.

  • Wood from inside the grain hopper. Photography by Amy Nichols.
  • Judy Peres driving her forklift. Photography by Amy Nichols.
  • This image shows the different finishes available for wood purchased for flooring, etc. Photo by Amy Nichols.
  • A section of a grain hopper showing the wear of many years worth of stored grain. Photo by Amy Nichols.
  • The sheer size of the elevators are unbelievable. You can just barely make out the word "Globe" on the side. Photo by Amy Nichols.
  • A pretty good view of the Blatnik Bridge from the Globe Elevator site. Photo by Amy Nichols.
  • David Hozza gives a tour (and a very interesting history lesson) of the Globe Elevator grounds to visitors. Photo by Amy Nichols.
  • Judy looks out from the inside of a grain hopper. You can still smell the grain. Photo by Amy Nichols.
  • Inside this hopper you can see the iron rod that is also salvaged and sold. Photo by Amy Nichols.
  • This image gives you an idea of just how much lumber is involved in building and dismantling a 100 year old grain elevator. Photo by Amy Nichols.
  • This is the first of the three elevators, still in de-construction. Photo by Amy Nichols.
  • A tunnel-like view of the inside of the dismantled elevator. Photo by Amy Nichols.