Jerry Clark+FollowHow Buffalo became the world’s grain capitalOne invention in Buffalo changed the way the world moves food. Back in 1842, Joseph Dart’s machine-powered grain elevator made it possible to load, store, and ship grain at a scale no one had seen before. Suddenly, Buffalo wasn’t just another stop on the map—it became the largest grain shipping port in the world within 15 years. It’s wild to think how a single idea could put a city on the global stage and transform everyday life for farmers, workers, and families. What other inventions do you think have reshaped your city or industry? #Business #Industry #BuffaloHistory10Share
