The Port of Albany grain elevator, which is located in the port commission area on the west side of the Hudson River, was constructed by the port commission and is leased for operation to the Cargill Grain Co., Inc.
It is of concrete construction, having a storage capacity of 13,500,000 bushels, and is equipped with facilities for rapid handling. A battery of eight pneumatic marine legs capable of moving 20,000 bushels an hour can be employed in the unloading of a vessel at one time.
There are two groups of loading spouts on the edge of the wharf, with two spouts to each group, as well as a gallery with six spouts, making a total of 10 spouts by which vessels can be loaded from the elevator at the rate of 100,000 bushels an hour. Surge tanks are provided to control the flow of grain…