This contributing largely intact and significant building was constructed in 1913 by T.J. Smith and Son for grain and feed storage and later operated by D.E. Pasco. The building was located in close proximity to the railroad spur (no longer existent) and features a massive, gabled design with stone foundation, clapboard siding, metal roof and gabled tower.
c.1914
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Freight terminus in Warrensburg, at A. C. Emerson Company. Shirt factory building, now Lizzie Keays Restaurant, is at rear right. The photo predates the construction of the grain elevator and coal pocket. (Richards Library collection)
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These two contributing, early-twentieth century storage sheds are located near the terminus of the original railroad spur. They have metal siding, exposed rafter tails and sliding cross-braced doors. They are significant for their association with the industrial activity of the area, as well af for their association with the advent of rail transportation to the Warrensburg mills.
Railway Express Agency - During World War I, the United States Railway Administration (USRA) took over the nation's railroads. Under the USRA, the four major express companies (Adams Express Company, Southern Express Company, American Express Company and Wells Fargo) and three minor ones were consolidated as American Railway Express, Inc. In March 1929, the assets and operations of American Railway Express Inc. were transferred to Railway Express Agency (REA). REA was owned by 86 railroads in proportion to the express traffic on their lines - no one railroad or group of railroads had control of the agency. Lester Love and his wife were agents in Warrensburg from 1909 until 1953.
Railway Express Agency - During World War I, the United States Railway Administration (USRA) took over the nation's railroads. Under the USRA, the four major express companies (Adams Express Company, Southern Express Company, American Express Company and Wells Fargo) and three minor ones were consolidated as American Railway Express, Inc. In March 1929, the assets and operations of American Railway Express Inc. were transferred to Railway Express Agency (REA). REA was owned by 86 railroads in proportion to the express traffic on their lines - no one railroad or group of railroads had control of the agency. Lester Love and his wife were agents in Warrensburg from 1909 until 1953.
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