The towering coal silos on Main Street in Callicoon, New York, once served as the heartbeat of the small town, transporting coal from Honesdale, PA, to Monticello, NY, and helping put the hamlet on the map.
Now, nearly a century after they were built, the historic structures are deteriorating, sparking a local movement to save the iconic landmark before it’s too late.
We spoke to ENGN Civic Creative Center co-founders Issac Green Diebbol and Tom Bosket about the preservation effort.
Image: The coal silos in Callicoon, NY.
Thank you for this topic. The silos as a canvas, as connecting people with places, and sharing through one’s senses is so helpful in understanding their site.