Grain Elevators of West Central Illinois	I will be calling upon elevator managers during December, January, February.   My goal is to have 75-100 pages of drawings. I have 18 to date: December 18,2007
	I am putting together a book featuring pen and ink drawings of grain elevators in west central Illinois. Several months ago while working on a sesquicentennial project in Ashland, Illinois, I produced two drawings of elevators: the Prentice Elevator and Ashland Elevator. One day while driving home (Havana) I passed through the small community of Tallula. That is when the idea came to me. I was struck by the site of the visual element of that elevator. As I passed by it, it seemed to take on a multitude of shapes. That was when this project first developed. Dotted all over the state are grain elevators. I know that there are people such as I who not being in the grain business, get used to seeing grain elevators but never really pay attention to their complexity. As an artist, portraying the architectural environment has been by life's work. I feel to ignore these huge structures would not be in keeping with my artistic endeavor: to illustrate the community/state that I live in. The book will consist of drawings of elevators and other elements of the grain business. For instance, the tow boats in Havana are part of the industry and therefore have been asked to be a part of the project. The text will tell of the role of grain elevators and when applicable, the history of these elevators. As the project continues, I will be posting the names of those involved in the project. Over the next several months, I will be contacting grain elevator managers and asking them to sign up and become a part of this project. Here is what I am asking of those who would like to be involved with this project. 1. To purchase the drawing of the elevator that I will use in the book. .................................$100 2. To purchase (wholesale) two copies to the book......($18ea)..........................................$ 36 3. To fill out a single page informational sheet. The total cost is $136.00 The drawing comes in a 11" x 14" wood frame and will be ready to hang on the wall when received. The book will be ready for distribution in the Spring of '08.                                                         davidalanbadger.com homepage	Here is a list of those who have signed up so far.    Pages   Farmers Elevator of Biggs/Easton  2   Rickett Grain Co. - Forest City/Manito  2   Graves Milling ,Yates City, Maquon, Gilson  4   Glasford Grain  1   Taloma - Allen Station  1   Tanner Towing - Havana  2   Culver Fancy Prairie Elevator  1   Ashland Elevator  1   Hartsburg Elevator  1   Tremont Co-operative Grain Co.  3      18

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