Rayl's hill grain elevator
Rayl's hill grain elevator

In what year were the first concrete grain elevators constructed?

This one has a date of 1915. It was run by Thomas C. Rayl. I took the original photo on December 19, 2004 on West 4th near Hutchinson, Kansas.

Editor' Votes : Does any reader know of an older concrete silo than this one? Let us know and we'll publish your answer.