Sunday, February 10, 2019

Interesting history of East End Grain Silos in Houston, Texas explored.

The East End Grain Silos were constructed out of concrete in 1930. A total of 4 grain silos were constructed using concrete foundations. East End Grain Co. owned the property which these 4 grain silos were located on. The grain silos occupied 2 acres worth of land. These 4 grain silos were located on the banks of Buffalo Bayou. The grain silos used to be connected to a freight rail line next to the railroad tracks which separate the East End neighborhood from Downtown.

The first known renovations to the grain silos occurred during the 1930s. In 1940, all 4 grain silos were renovated again. The silos not only operated as grain silos but as gravel silos as well. Cement concrete was mixed and manufactured inside these silos.

In 2011, the storage building for East End Grain Silos were demolished. All of what remained in 2013 was a gravel pit. The only remainders left were the 4 grain silos which can be viewed as a landmark of Houston's industrial past. Recently homeless people have been camping near the grain silos. However citizens seem to not be bothered by this. Nature has growing on and around the grain silos.

The East End Grain Silos are a great place to view Houston's industrial history from the past. However not much is there for the time being. Trees are growing/have grown inside 2 of the 4 silos.

The East End Grain Silos are located at 507 North Nagle Street, Houston, Texas, US 77003.

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