Dorothy Grain Elevator

So here, for your approval, shots of the 1920s grain elevator remaining at Dorothy, Alberta which was closed in the late 1950s.  Now roofless, its future hangs in the balance, hopefully it will be rescued and preserved for future generations! Visited in July, 2017.

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Dorothy elevator, Dorothy, Alberta

Taken in the early morning on February 10, 2018. This is a well known site and it must be the subject of thousands of photos.

Churches in Dorothy, Alberta

Quick drive by Dorothy, Alberta. The place is almost a ghost town. These two churches are just yards apart from each other.

Black and white in Dorothy, Alberta

Quick stop in Dorothy, Alberta on December 16, 2017. Thought I would try this in black and white. I like the look.

Dorothy, Alberta June 30, 2017

Abandoned grain elevator. This is a favourite spot for a lot of photographers. I usually stop and take a photo when I am in the area.

Dorothy, Alberta revisited March 26, 2017

I have taken photos of the grain elevator before. Sometimes I like to revisit places to see if I can get a different perspective on things. These were taken at the top of the valley.

Fence line at the top of the hill.

Red Deer River down below.

A highway runs in front of the elevator. Off to the left of the elevator north of the highway is what remains of the town. There are two churches, a couple of buildings, and a couple of residents. A railway used to run through here and there used to be a lot more here. A farm is in the foreground. 

A storm ripped the roof off of the elevator a few years ago. Grain elevators are very solidly built so it will be standing for a few years yet. I have read a few rumours about plans to restore it.

Grain elevator at Dorothy, Alberta

You can see this on Google Street View. There is talk of restoring this. This spot is a popular spot with photographers and it is east of Drumheller. The roof was lost in a storm within the last year. There are places that I like to stop at if I am nearby and this is one of them. I hope it lasts for a few more years. This was taken October 8, 2016. 

United Church, Dorothy, Alberta August 13, 2016

The church was in service from 1932 to 1961. Dorothy itself is basically a ghost town. The church was restored years ago. 

Catholic Church, Dorothy, Alberta 1944 - 1967

Stopped here August 13, 2016. The church has been restored and is not in regular use. Dorothy itself is a ghost town. There was more here years ago. Some the buildings have been removed or demolished. There is a grain elevator left that will not last too much longer. A storm ripped off the roof of the elevator.

The stove is a "Warm Morning Model 520". 

I think I got lucky with this photo. This church is at the north end of Dorothy. The Red Deer River is at the base of the hills in the far background.

Grain Elevator at Dorothy, Alberta

September 7, 2015. Dorothy is practically a ghost town. A windstorm earlier this year ripped the roof off the building. This will only accelerate the buildings demise. You can still make out "Alberta Pacific Grain Co Ltd." on the side.

That is Dorothy in the background. A few occupied houses, some old buildings.

I would have explored inside but it is on private land. I do my best not to trespass.

Dorothy, Alberta

Essentially a ghost town. There are two church buildings across from each other.

April 4, 2015