Drone Video Gives Bird's Eye View from Plainfield Grain Elevator

Not too many people can say they've seen the view from the top of the old grain elevator in Plainfield.

But now you can, thanks to Plainfield High School graduate Dan Hoffman, who used a drone to shoot video of the historic Main Street structure on Monday evening.

Hoffman, who now lives in Shorewood, said he's always been intrigued by the building.

"That building has always been an interesting landmark to me," he said.

The minute-and-a-half long video shows the view from above the grain elevator, built in 1912 by the Plainfield Grain Company. The concrete and steel reinforced structure is reportedly the tallest building for 35 miles.

Along with the tower, several other related buildings remain standing today. The former grain company office and scalehouse is now home to the Plainfield Historical Society Main Street Museum.

Click on the embedded video or head over to YouTube and check out the view from the top.