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St. Edward elevator burns

May 31, 2009

St. Edward elevator fire
St. Edward elevator fire
An old St. Edward landmark, a wooden grain elevator built in the 1890s, was burned down by area fire departments early Sunday morning, May 31.

St. Edward, Albion, Genoa and Columbus fire departments participated in the practice burn, which was directed by Sanford Goshorn, elevator inspector for the State Fire Marshal’s office.

The blaze was started shortly after 8 a.m. in the elevator “head house” and had consumed the entire building in about 40 minutes, according to St. Edward Fire Chief Gary Thompson. About 45 firemen were on the scene to control the fire and prevent any embers from spreading the fire to other parts of the community.

The elevator was owned by J.W. Grain Co. of St. Edward and was retired from use in the 1970s.

See the June 3 Albion News Print Edition for additional details.

Written by jdickerson · Filed Under Feature