The Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre is a set of restored grain elevators located in Nanton, Alberta, Canada. The centre's goal is to preserve examples of old grain elevators to educate visitors about the town's, and Alberta's, agricultural history. In 2001 Nanton’s three grain elevators were in danger of demolition by the previous grain company, due to the tracks being pulled when the railway was abandoned.

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  • The Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre is a set of restored grain elevators located in Nanton, Alberta, Canada. The centre's goal is to preserve examples of old grain elevators to educate visitors about the town's, and Alberta's, agricultural history. In 2001 Nanton’s three grain elevators were in danger of demolition by the previous grain company, due to the tracks being pulled when the railway was abandoned. The citizens of Nanton realized that a part of their history was going to be torn down, causing many concerned citizens to form a Historical Society called "Save One" in the hopes of saving at least one of the three elevators; but with many volunteer hours from citizens, the group ended up saving all three. It had taken three years for the society to save the elevators and to gain full title to the land and buildings. With many donations from members, the society has been able to repair and restore the former Alberta Wheat Pool elevator back to its original green color, and the former Pioneer elevator back to its original orange and yellow color.
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  • The Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre is a set of restored grain elevators located in Nanton, Alberta, Canada. The centre's goal is to preserve examples of old grain elevators to educate visitors about the town's, and Alberta's, agricultural history. In 2001 Nanton’s three grain elevators were in danger of demolition by the previous grain company, due to the tracks being pulled when the railway was abandoned.
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  • Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre
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