City owns historic ‘Big Red’ grain elevator; stabilization and structural study planned
City staff said Belgrade acquired the historic grain elevator ("Big Red") with 3.5 acres and will prioritize stabilization, a structural analysis and environmental assessment funded in part by partner agencies to determine possible reuse and redevelopment options.
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Staff told the committee the city acquired the last remaining grain elevator in Belgrade (referred to as "Big Red") earlier this year and emphasized preservation and stabilization as the first steps. The building sits on roughly 3.5 acres and staff said it is structurally notable; the city intends to secure the building, commission a structural analysis and then pursue design charrettes with the community to explore reuse options.
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