tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post7472455804217565071..comments2024-03-26T22:06:26.337-04:00Comments on Trackside Treasure: Kingston's Grain ElevatorErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-35776920958328757292019-09-27T17:18:29.148-04:002019-09-27T17:18:29.148-04:00Interesting stories and memories, Bill. Kingston&#...Interesting stories and memories, Bill. Kingston's importance as a shipping centre definitely declined with the opening of the Seaway, though some memorable remnants remained.<br /><br />While I've seen records of some of the ships that docked at the elevator, I don't know if there is a complete list available anywhere.<br /><br />Thanks very much for your comment,<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-75770286799227331342019-09-27T13:41:28.934-04:002019-09-27T13:41:28.934-04:00Eric, thks so much for the history/pics of Kingsto...Eric, thks so much for the history/pics of Kingston Elevator. My Dad worked there until 1968 and I lived my 1st 6 years across the road from the Elevator like Katharine, but earlier.<br />As a youth I toured each ship that docked and met the Captains. Later during high school I worked on the unloading shovel gang in the holds of the ships and spent 2 summers working at the Kingston Shipyard. Sad to see them long gone but your pics/narrative rekindle countless fond memories, including catching large smallmouth bass at the end of the dock.<br />Thks again, Bill Bill MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10662209832974181084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-66943617073807651702019-09-15T16:54:46.861-04:002019-09-15T16:54:46.861-04:00Thanks for your comment, Katharine. Glad to be abl...Thanks for your comment, Katharine. Glad to be able to help rekindle some memories. <br /><br />That must have been (Old) Front Road that you lived on. There is very little sign left that a track ever crossed Front Road/King Street just west of the cul-de-sac.<br /><br />I often wonder if the proposed condo project for the elevator-less pier will ever get built!<br /><br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-50920002705420386312019-09-15T16:21:59.673-04:002019-09-15T16:21:59.673-04:00I grew up in the little culti-sac across from the ...I grew up in the little culti-sac across from the Grain Elevator in Kingston. I remember the hustle and bustle each year. Although I was in my early 20's and moved away by the end of the Elevator, I still can see it clearly in my mind. Thank you for the memories! Katharine.Katharine | KJensifyme Healthyhttps://kjensifymehealthy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-53785137880284848332018-05-20T09:07:37.706-04:002018-05-20T09:07:37.706-04:00Thanks, Jeffrey. Great to have you aboard. Like mo...Thanks, Jeffrey. Great to have you aboard. Like most purpose-built buildings, the elevator didn't have a reasonable use after it became obsolete. Down it came!<br /><br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-36182451955544660802018-05-20T09:03:44.053-04:002018-05-20T09:03:44.053-04:00Very interesting post! I enjoyed reading about the...Very interesting post! I enjoyed reading about the history of this building and the extensive collection of photographs.Jeffreyhttp://tecumsehjunction.comnoreply@blogger.com