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Location DB > United States > Texas > Aubrey > Blanton Peanut Dryer
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Blanton Peanut Dryer
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created by Captain_Slow on 4/11/2011 7:41 PM
last modified by Captain_Slow on 4/11/2011 8:09 PM
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 Overview
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Large industrial peanut dryer with 3 stories of catwalks, including a 50-75 foot set of silos with an amazing view from the top, LOTS of cool 1920's and 30's stuff in the building across the tracks.
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Closed
Accessibility: Easy- walk in
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
 Physical Information
Address

Aubrey, Texas
United States
Owner: City of Aubrey
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  •  Hazards
  • rust
  • unsafe flooring
  • homeless guy actively living in the dryer as of 3/25/11, but he's cool
  •  Interesting Features
    Cool industrial relics, LOTS of cool 1920's and 30's stuff in the building across the tracks, big bum camp, abandoned train tracks
     Security Measures
  • bums; pidgeon shit
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1910
    Closed: 1980
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  • gloves
  • long pants / sleeves
  • hand sanitizer
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     History
    In 1847 the town of Aubrey was named Onega and the Cherokee people were the main inhabitants. Historically it was known for the peanut farms that surrounded the town. By 2009 horse ranches surrounded Aubrey. Around that time new houses were constructed in Aubrey, replacing the grounds of the old peanut farms.

    This peanut dryer was built sometime in the 1910's or 1920's to serve the massive peanut trade in the area. Now that horse ranches and residences have replaced the peanut farms, the dryer sits abandoned and unused save for a "peanut festival" held on the grounds of the dryer every November to celebrate the heritage of the town.


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    Mon, Apr 11th, 2011
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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Steed on 4/12/2011 9:35 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Apr 12 11 at 9:35, Steed validated this location
  • on Apr 11 11 at 20:18, Captain_Slow made this location available
  • on Apr 11 11 at 20:18, Captain_Slow updated gallery picture med_res.jpeg
  • on Apr 11 11 at 20:17, Captain_Slow updated gallery picture wtf snow in texas?
  • on Apr 11 11 at 20:17, Captain_Slow updated gallery picture bum camp central
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