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A tracked John Deere feller buncher with a yellow cutting head sits idle beside the Cedar Lake Trail in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, during early site preparation for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension. The machine’s “KEEP BACK 300 FT / 90 M” arm warning and the trail’s closed fencing mark the transition from a popular cycling route to an active construction corridor. In the distance, the bridge approach and industrial structures hint at the scale of redevelopment that reshaped the rail and trail landscape through Minneapolis’s western suburbs.

Tree Feller Along the Cedar Lake Trail – Southwest LRT Work Zo

A tracked John Deere feller buncher with a yellow cutting head sits idle beside the Cedar Lake Trail in St….

Deforestation, John Deere, Machinery, Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Southwest LRT
A John Deere 843L feller buncher sits parked near the railway tracks in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, during the early stages of construction for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. Designed primarily for forestry work, this heavy-duty machine—with its massive front grapple and thick treaded tires—was adapted for clearing brush and trees along the rail corridor. The mix of heavy equipment, rail infrastructure, and suburban backdrop highlights the region’s ongoing transformation as the light rail expansion reshapes Minneapolis’s western suburbs.

John Deere 843L Feller Buncher – Southwest LRT Construction

A John Deere 843L feller buncher sits parked near the railway tracks in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, during the early…

Deforestation, Feller Buncher, John Deere, Machinery, Minnesota
Green Bay Fire Station No. 3, located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, represents a classic mid-20th-century firehouse design with its red brick façade, steep rooflines, and distinctive arched bay doors. Serving the west side of the city, this station houses an engine company, battalion chief, and medic unit, providing rapid response coverage to nearby residential and commercial areas. The building’s architecture reflects an era when civic structures balanced functionality with traditional craftsmanship, embodying a sense of permanence and community trust.

Green Bay Fire Station No. 3

Green Bay Fire Station No. 3, located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, represents a classic mid-20th-century firehouse design with its red…

Fire, Fire department, Fire Station, Green Bay, Green Bay Fire, Shawano Ave, Wisconsin
The entrance to Green Bay Correctional Institution in Allouez, Wisconsin, shows the tree-lined approach to one of the state’s oldest operating prisons. Opened in 1898 as the Wisconsin State Reformatory, the facility was designed during an era emphasizing reform and rehabilitation, reflected in its spacious campus and classical stone buildings visible in the distance. Today, the institution remains part of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections system, standing as a significant piece of the state’s correctional history and architectural heritage.

Entrance to Green Bay Correctional Institution, Allouez, Wiscons

The entrance to Green Bay Correctional Institution in Allouez, Wisconsin, shows the tree-lined approach to one of the state’s oldest…

Allouez, Green Bay, Green Bay Correctional Institution, Historical Building, Prison, Webster Ave, Wisconsin
Built in 1898, the Wisconsin State Reformatory in Green Bay is a monumental example of early 20th-century correctional architecture, designed to project authority through its Romanesque Revival stonework and fortress-like symmetry. The façade, constructed from locally quarried gray limestone, features narrow arched windows, heavy masonry, and a commanding central pediment above the main entryway. Originally intended as a progressive institution focused on rehabilitation rather than punishment, the reformatory combined rigid design with reform-era ideals. The weathered sign above the entrance—still reading “Wisconsin State Reformatory”—marks one of the few remaining intact examples of this architectural period in the state’s penal history.

Wisconsin State Reformatory Main Entrance – Green Bay, Wiscons

Built in 1898, the Wisconsin State Reformatory in Green Bay is a monumental example of early 20th-century correctional architecture, designed…

Allouez, Green Bay, Green Bay Correctional Institution, Prison, Wisconsin
The Nicolet Mill complex in De Pere, Wisconsin, stands alongside the Fox River, a remnant of the region’s historic paper-making industry that once defined the economy of the Green Bay area. The long, brick mill structure—now operated by American Nippon Papers—dates back to the early 20th century, when Wisconsin’s waterways powered dozens of mills along the Fox River. Still active today, the facility reflects the enduring legacy of papermaking in the Midwest, blending vintage industrial architecture with modern manufacturing extensions visible on the river-facing side.

Nicolet Mill on the Fox River, De Pere, Wisconsin

The Nicolet Mill complex in De Pere, Wisconsin, stands alongside the Fox River, a remnant of the region’s historic paper-making…

De Pere, Factory, Fox River, Mill, Nicolet Mill, Paper Factory, River, Wisconsin
US Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, in Downtown Minneapolis.

U.S. Bank Stadium at Night – Minneapolis, Minnesota

U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, photographed under a clear night sky, showcases its striking angular design illuminated by the…

Downtown East, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, NFL Stadium, Stadium, US Bank Stadium
Downtown Minneapolis glows under a clear night sky, with Target’s illuminated headquarters on the left displaying its signature red and white colors across the rooftop screens. To the right stands the Campbell Mithun Tower, its reflective glass façade mirroring the surrounding city lights. The historic Foshay Tower, crowned with its bright beacon, anchors the scene in the background—a reminder of the city’s architectural evolution from early 20th-century art deco to modern corporate design.

Minneapolis Skyline — Target Headquarters and Campbell Mithun

Downtown Minneapolis glows under a clear night sky, with Target’s illuminated headquarters on the left displaying its signature red and…

Cityscape, Corporate Headquarters, Downtown Minneapolis, Foshay Tower, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Skyline, Minnesota, Mithun Agency, Nicollet Mall, Target, Target Corporate Headquarters
The Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower

The Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower in downtown Minneapolis.

City Hall, Cityscape, Clock Tower, Downtown Minneapolis, Federal Building, Grain Exchange, Minneapolis, Minneapolis at Night, Minneapolis City Hall, Minneapolis Skyline, Minneapolis Skyline At Night, Minnesota, NFL Stadium, Stadium, US Bank Stadium
Thrivent Financial's current building and their new building going up.

Downtown Minneapolis Construction at Sunset

Thrivent Financial's current building and their new building going up.

Capella Tower, Construction crane, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Skyline, Sunset, Thrivent Financial
A detour sign for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project stands beside a bike trail in Minneapolis, showing the rerouted path for cyclists and pedestrians during construction of the Green Line Extension. The detailed map outlines temporary closures through the Kenilworth Corridor and Cedar Lake areas, where new light rail tracks are being installed to connect downtown Minneapolis with the southwestern suburbs. The project, one of the largest public works efforts in Minnesota history, has significantly altered popular urban trails like the Midtown Greenway and Cedar Lake Trail since construction began in the late 2010s.

Southwest LRT Trail Detour Sign, Minneapolis

A detour sign for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project stands beside a bike trail in Minneapolis, showing the…

Bike Trail, Biking, Cedar Lake Trail, Detour, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Bike Trail, Minnesota, Southwest LRT
Cedar Lake South Beach in Minneapolis, photographed in the evening light, captures one of the city’s quieter public beaches along the Chain of Lakes. Located west of Bde Maka Ska, Cedar Lake is known for its natural shoreline and tree-lined surroundings, offering a more secluded experience compared to the busier neighboring lakes. The sandy beach, calm water, and sailboats anchored offshore highlight Minneapolis’s integration of recreation, nature, and urban life within a few miles of downtown.

Cedar Lake South Beach in Evening Light

Cedar Lake South Beach in Minneapolis, photographed in the evening light, captures one of the city’s quieter public beaches along…

Beach, Cedar Lake, Minneapolis, Minnesota, South Beach
The maroon and gold Washington Avenue Bridge spans the Mississippi River, linking the University of Minnesota’s East and West Bank campuses. Seen from below, the bridge’s bold steel trusses frame the calm river and limestone bluffs, while the university’s West Bank buildings rise in the background. The bridge, completed in 1965, carries both vehicular and pedestrian traffic—including the campus’s light rail line—and serves as one of the most recognizable landmarks connecting the university’s two halves across the river.

Mississippi River Beneath the Washington Avenue Bridge

The maroon and gold Washington Avenue Bridge spans the Mississippi River, linking the University of Minnesota’s East and West Bank…

Bridge, Minneapolis, Mississippi River, UMN, University, University of Minnesota
Bruininks Hall, with its curved glass facade and modernist profile, stands prominently on the bluffs of the Mississippi River at the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus. The building, named after former university president Robert Bruininks, houses student services and administrative offices while serving as a visual landmark along the riverfront. The structure’s sleek transparency contrasts with the limestone layers of the bluff below, emphasizing the union between natural geology and contemporary academic architecture that defines much of the university’s riverfront setting.

University of Minnesota’s Bruininks Hall Above the Mississippi

Bruininks Hall, with its curved glass facade and modernist profile, stands prominently on the bluffs of the Mississippi River at…

Bridge, Bruininks Hall, Dinkytown, Minneapolis, Mississippi River, University of Minnesota
The illuminated Minneapolis skyline rises behind a fog-covered Bde Maka Ska, its towers mirrored in the lake’s still surface. Buildings like the IDS Center, Capella Tower, and Wells Fargo Center shine through the mist, their neon accents reflecting off the calm water. Captured at night, the photograph contrasts the cool, modern glow of downtown with the serene, natural quiet of the city’s largest lake—a reminder of how Minneapolis balances its urban form with its deep connection to water and landscape.

Fog Over Bde Maka Ska with the Minneapolis Skyline

The illuminated Minneapolis skyline rises behind a fog-covered Bde Maka Ska, its towers mirrored in the lake’s still surface. Buildings…

Bde Maka Ska, Fog, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Skyline, Reflections, Skyline
A massive cube of crushed aluminum cans stands ready for processing at K&K Metal Recycling in Minneapolis. The dense block, held together by steel wires, contains thousands of cans—each once part of the city’s daily consumption cycle. Aluminum is among the most efficiently recycled materials, requiring only a fraction of the energy needed to produce new metal. Facilities like K&K play a vital role in returning this material to circulation, turning everyday waste into reusable industrial feedstock.

Compressed Aluminum Cans for Recycling

A massive cube of crushed aluminum cans stands ready for processing at K&K Metal Recycling in Minneapolis. The dense block,…

Aluminium, Cans, Metal Recycling, Recycling
Stacks of discarded Minnesota license plates sit ready for recycling at K&K Metals in Minneapolis. The familiar “10,000 Lakes” slogan and blue gradient design peek through layers of grime and bent aluminum, remnants of years of use on the road. Facilities like this one reclaim the aluminum from expired or damaged plates, melting it down for reuse—part of a statewide effort to reduce waste and recover valuable materials from the transportation system.

Recycled License Plates at K&K Metals

Stacks of discarded Minnesota license plates sit ready for recycling at K&K Metals in Minneapolis. The familiar “10,000 Lakes” slogan…

License Plates, Metal Recycling, Recycling
A U.S. Postal Service mail processing facility with Siemens Delivery Bar Code Sorter (DBCS) machines used for automated letter sorting. These machines scan barcodes, read addresses, and direct mail to the correct output trays for delivery. Introduced widely in the late 1980s and 1990s, DBCS systems modernized postal operations by improving speed and reducing manual handling. Facilities like this remain an essential part of national logistics, processing millions of mail pieces daily through computer-controlled sorting and routing systems.

Siemens USPS Sorting Machine

A U.S. Postal Service mail processing facility with Siemens Delivery Bar Code Sorter (DBCS) machines used for automated letter sorting….

Mail, Mail Delivery, Post Office, Siemens, Sorting Machine, USPS
An abandoned wooden railroad bridge curves over the Mississippi River at Nicollet Island in Minneapolis, a quiet remnant of the city’s industrial past. Once part of a freight spur serving nearby mills and factories, the structure now stands unused, adorned with graffiti and framed by spring foliage. In the background, the tan brick towers of Riverplace and surrounding condominium developments reflect the area’s transformation from rail and river commerce to modern urban living.

Abandoned Railroad Bridge at Nicollet Island

An abandoned wooden railroad bridge curves over the Mississippi River at Nicollet Island in Minneapolis, a quiet remnant of the…

Bridge, Graffiti, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nicollet Island, Rail, Railroad, Train Track
Sneaky Pete's bar in downtown Minneapolis.

Sneaky Pete's, Minneapolis

Sneaky Pete's bar in downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis, Dreamgirls, Minneapolis, Minnesota, N 5th St, Nightclub, Sneaky Petes, Strip Club
The historic Minneapolis Main Post Office features these brass-framed service windows, emblematic of the city’s 1930s Art Deco architecture. Completed in 1933 as part of a federal building initiative, the structure was designed by architect Léon Eugene Arnal of Magney & Tusler and remains one of the finest Depression-era public works in the Upper Midwest. The marble-clad lobby and geometric metal detailing reflect the influence of the Works Progress Administration’s design aesthetic—modern yet monumental—built to symbolize reliability and civic pride during a period of national recovery.

Art Deco Postal Windows at Minneapolis Main Post Office

The historic Minneapolis Main Post Office features these brass-framed service windows, emblematic of the city’s 1930s Art Deco architecture. Completed…

Downtown Minneapolis, Main Post Office, Minneapolis, Post Office, USPS
An interior lounge and corridor at Target Corporation’s headquarters in Minneapolis, designed to encourage informal meetings, employee collaboration, and visitor reception. The space reflects Target’s post-2010 modern workplace philosophy — blending minimalist corporate architecture with hospitality-inspired interiors. Curved ceiling soffits, accent lighting, and red brand-themed wall panels soften the otherwise sleek office environment, while modular seating and large communal tables support group discussions and mobile work. This type of open, flexible workspace became increasingly common in large corporate campuses in the 2010s, as U.S. companies shifted away from traditional cubicle layouts toward collaborative, design-driven environments influenced by retail and tech sectors. The Target brand’s signature red is subtly integrated throughout, reinforcing corporate identity within the workspace’s architecture.

Collaborative Lounge at Target Corporate Headquarters

An interior lounge and corridor at Target Corporation’s headquarters in Minneapolis, designed to encourage informal meetings, employee collaboration, and visitor…

Corporate Headquarters, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nicollet Mall, Target, Target Corporate Headquarters
The ornate front gates of Buckingham Palace display the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom, rendered in gilded bronze against black wrought iron. The emblem—featuring a crowned lion and a chained unicorn supporting a quartered shield—symbolizes the unity of England, Scotland, and Ireland under the Crown. Each detail of the design, from the gilded laurel bursts to the scrollwork on the surrounding ironwork, reflects both heraldic tradition and the craftsmanship of early twentieth-century metalworkers. These gates form one of the most photographed entrances in the world, standing as a ceremonial threshold to Britain’s royal residence.

Buckingham Palace Gates and Royal Coat of Arms

The ornate front gates of Buckingham Palace display the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom, rendered in gilded…

Buckingham Palace, London, Royal Coat of Arms
The east front of Buckingham Palace, photographed at dusk, displays the neoclassical grandeur of Britain’s royal residence. Designed by architect Sir Aston Webb and completed in 1913, the symmetrical limestone facade is illuminated softly against a violet evening sky. Ornate wrought-iron gates adorned with gilded royal crests frame the main entrance, while gas-style lamps evoke the palace’s Edwardian-era detailing. The balanced rhythm of Corinthian pilasters and sash windows underscores the building’s enduring place as both a functioning royal residence and an architectural symbol of the British monarchy.

Buckingham Palace Front Facade at Dusk

The east front of Buckingham Palace, photographed at dusk, displays the neoclassical grandeur of Britain’s royal residence. Designed by architect…

Buckingham Palace, London
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