Swan River

Until late 2015 there were two Swan River grain elevators, both owned by Cargill.

Swan River A

Swan River "A" grain elevator
Swan River “A” grain elevator

The Swan River “A” grain elevator was located just north of the town of Swan River, Manitoba. The elevator was relatively modern and had three bins for additional storage, for a total capacity of 5,680 tonnes.

One of the former Swan River grain elevators
One of the former Swan River grain elevators

Swan River B

Swan River "B" grain elevator
Swan River “B” grain elevator

The Swan River “B” grain elevator was located in the middle of the town of Swan River, Manitoba. This Cargill grain elevator consisted of an elevator, a small annex and two concrete silos. It had a total capacity of 5,600 tonnes.

The “B” elevator was demolished in mid October 2015. Video by kcpenner

History

Swan River grain elevator and horse team, 1908.
British America Elevator Company grain elevator and horse team, Swan River, MB, 1908.

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