On December 11, 2021, during a wind storm in Buffalo, the north-facing wall of the building partially collapsed, exposing some of the innovative cylindrical grain bins inside.[6] On December 17, 2021 the City of Buffalo ordered the emergency demolition of the historic elevator.[7] The Campaign for Greater Buffalo History, Architecture & Culture sued the city and owner ADM in State Supreme Court to block the demolition. The court found for the City and owner, whereupon the Campaign appealed to the fourth District Appellate Court. New York State appellate justice Tracey Bannister[8] granted a temporary restraining order against demolition.[9]
The Great Northern Grain Elevator
