Big cities have towers and skyscrapers that define their landscapes. Sequim, with its deep roots as a farming community, has its historic grain elevator. Built in the 1940s it’s the tallest structure in Sequim. Railroad tracks once ran by this granary that functioned as the Clallam Co-Op until the 1970s.
The upper portion of the building now serves as a communications tower and there is a Mexican restaurant at its base. I rather like its corduroy look.
Update to this post on 4/12/14: The restaurant at the base of the elevator was closed on March 3, 2014. The owners are attempting to sell the property. If they are unsuccessful the property is destined for public auction as a trustee sale on April 27, 2014 according to an article in the Peninsula Daily News.
I’m impressed with this structure. It’s a classic.
Grain elevators were ubiquitous in the towns of my youth. One can still find them around, but most still standing are empty. It’s nice this one has been repurposed. Grey corduroy…hmm. š
Have a super Sunday!
Definitely historic in structure; I think I prefer this design to the behemoth concrete ones that dot some landscapes.
I love the grain elevators – and the past that they represent. We saw a lot of them in Eastern WA as well.
Grain elevators like this are iconic American structures. I am such an East Coast suburban guy that I have no experience with them.
oh yes, i remember driving by that gigantic building during our road trip!