Peavey elevators collection, 1901-1957.

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Peavey elevators collection, 1901-1957.

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The collection consists of 5 sheets of original drawings of electrical details for the Crescent Elevator, a late 19th century wood crib structure which was demolished about 1977. The drawings date from 1957, but provide some information about the structure itself. There are also 13 sheets of original ink-on-linen drawings for a 1,000 bushel Randolph grain drier installed in Van Dusen & Harrington's Star Elevator, as well as 5 sheets of original drawings for alterations to the structure. The Star Elevator also dated from the late 19th century and has been demolished.

3 cu. ft.

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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SNAC Resource ID: 7885303

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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Peavey Company

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F.H. Peavey & Company was established at Sioux City, Iowa, in 1874 by Frank H. Peavey. Minneapolis became headquarters of the firm in 1884. The name of the business was changed to Peavey Company in 1962. The firm went public in 1973 and, in 1982, was acquired by ConAgra, Inc. From the guide to the Records., 1870-1984., (Minnesota Historical Society) The Peavey Company was founded in Sioux City, Iowa in 1874 by Frank H. Peavey. In 1884 he moved his business to Minneapolis...