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Standing tall against the vast prairie sky, this wooden giant serves as a rare survivor from a time when these structures defined the skyline of every railway town. For decades, it was the beating heart of the local economy where farmers gathered to offload their harvest and connect with their neighbors. Today it remains a powerful monument to...

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