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John I. Parent founded the Parent Elevator in 1882, and it was incorporated in 1906. The Parent Elevator was the oldest grain elevator in eastern Indiana or western Ohio and dealt in grain, feed, coal, and seed. It remained under family ownership from 1882 to the early 1960's, when it was completely destroyed by fire. It stood east of Wall Street at 206 South Division, where Landmark stands today. The John Parent home still stands on East Elm Street. The Parent family associated with the business included John I. Parent, 1830-1906; W. Grant Parent, 1863-1932; Ralph K. Parent, 1893-1949; and John R. Parent, who served as manager until the early 1960's. A 1949 view of the elevator included Ben Barr of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Thad Bart, and W. Grant Parent.
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