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Fans in downtown Minneapolis heading to Target Center for a Minnesota Timberwolves playoff game.

Fans head to Minnesota Timberwolves playoff game

Fans in downtown Minneapolis heading to Target Center for a Minnesota Timberwolves playoff game.

Anthony Edwards, Downtown Minneapolis, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota Timberwolves, People
Motorcycles hit the sidewalk to go to McDonalds.

Motorcycles on the sidewalk

Motorcycles hit the sidewalk to go to McDonalds.

Lagoon Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Motorcycle, Uptown Minneapolis
Juut Salonspa sign in Uptown Minneapolis. The salon closed years ago.

Juut Salon Sign in Uptown Minneapolis

Juut Salonspa sign in Uptown Minneapolis. The salon closed years ago.

Hennepin Ave, Juut Salon, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Salon, Uptown Minneapolis
The removal of the front vestibule at the former Minneapolis police third precinct police station. The police station has sat vacant since it was set on fire on May 28th, 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.

Minneapolis police station vestibule removal

The removal of the front vestibule at the former Minneapolis police third precinct police station. The police station has sat…

George Floyd, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, Minnesota, Police Station, Protest, Re-development, Riot
A small advocacy sticker from LUCE Massachusetts is posted to a city pole at Harvard, urging passersby to report ICE sightings and verify enforcement activity through the community hotline. Below it, layers of older stickers and weathered tape add to the textured urban collage—evidence of civic messaging and street culture intersecting. The sticker’s bold yellow and black design stands out against the faded background, capturing a snapshot of immigrant rights activism in a public space.

LUCE ICE Watch Sticker, Massachusetts Street Scene

A small advocacy sticker from LUCE Massachusetts is posted to a city pole at Harvard, urging passersby to report ICE…

Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Flyer, Harvard University, ICE, Protest, Protest Flyer
A politically charged flyer near Harvard Square calls for a demonstration at the Cambridge Common, urging the university community to “Stand Up Harvard.” Affixed to a utility pole along Massachusetts Avenue, it features the Harvard crest and contrasting portraits of public figures, symbolizing tension between authority and academic independence. The red-brick sidewalks and blurred foot traffic behind it evoke the constant movement and civic engagement that define this historic Cambridge neighborhood.

Protest Flyer Near Harvard Square, Cambridge

A politically charged flyer near Harvard Square calls for a demonstration at the Cambridge Common, urging the university community to…

Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Flyer, Harvard University, Protest, Protest Flyer
A layered set of flyers taped to a pole near Harvard Square reveals the intense atmosphere surrounding debates on the Israel–Gaza conflict. The underlying poster promotes a “Global Day of Action for Gaza,” while a separate sheet on top adds a sharply critical response, contrasting the slogans of various groups with mocking commentary. This kind of street pole collage — layered, confrontational, and public — captures the friction between activism and counter-activism common around Harvard Square’s sidewalks, where local and global politics often meet in view of passing students and commuters.

Global day of action protest flyers at Harvard University

A layered set of flyers taped to a pole near Harvard Square reveals the intense atmosphere surrounding debates on the…

Flyer, Gaza, Harvard University, Israel, Palestine, Protest
A wheat pasted poster on a pole that reads "Be strong, take action. Don't let these bastads win".

Harvard University ICE Poster

A wheat pasted poster on a pole that reads "Be strong, take action. Don't let these bastads win".

Flyer, Harvard University, ICE, Protest, Protest Flyer
The entrance and fare control area at State Street Station, a key interchange in downtown Boston where the Orange Line and Blue Line intersect. The station opened in 1908 as part of the Washington Street Tunnel and remains one of the MBTA’s oldest continuously operating rapid transit facilities. Brick flooring, steel columns, and low ceilings reflect early 20th-century subway construction, while modern fare gates and electronic arrival boards show later upgrades layered onto the original structure. The signage directing riders to Oak Grove, Forest Hills, and Wonderland highlights the station’s role as a transfer point connecting North Shore riders, downtown commuters, and the broader MBTA network.

State Street Station Fare Control, Boston

The entrance and fare control area at State Street Station, a key interchange in downtown Boston where the Orange Line…

Boston, MBTA, State Street Station, Subway, Train, Train Station
Interior signage at North Station, one of Boston’s oldest and most complex transit hubs. The station sits beneath TD Garden and serves as a major interchange between the MBTA Orange Line, Green Line (north branches), Amtrak Downeaster, and MBTA Commuter Rail. The current underground rapid-transit facilities date largely to the late 20th-century rebuilds, following the demolition of the original above-ground North Station headhouse in the 1920s and subsequent reconstructions tied to Boston’s evolving rail network. The platform wayfinding reflects this layered role: subway lines, regional rail, and intercity service are all integrated into a single information system. Electronic arrival boards and map panels emphasize transfer efficiency in a station that functions as the northern rail gateway to downtown Boston and the broader New England rail network.

North Station Platform Signage, MBTA Boston

Interior signage at North Station, one of Boston’s oldest and most complex transit hubs. The station sits beneath TD Garden…

Boston, MBTA, MBTA Orange Line, North Station, Subway, Train, Train Station
Haymarket Station in downtown Boston, one of the oldest transit locations in the city, serving riders since the late 19th century in various forms. The current underground station opened in 1971 as part of the MBTA’s modernization of the Orange Line, replacing earlier elevated structures that once ran through the area. The station sits at the edge of the historic Haymarket district, long associated with public markets and transportation links between downtown and Boston’s North End. The cylindrical steel columns and low-ceilinged platforms reflect mid-20th-century transit design, while the signage and lighting document decades of incremental updates to keep the station functional within one of the system’s busiest transfer points.

Haymarket Station, Orange Line Platform

Haymarket Station in downtown Boston, one of the oldest transit locations in the city, serving riders since the late 19th…

Boston, Haymarket Staton, MBTA, MBTA Orange Line, Subway, Train, Train Station
An illuminated MBTA roundel mounted beneath a streetscape, marking an entrance to Boston’s subway system. The simple black “T” inside a white circle has been used in various forms since the mid-20th century and became the unified symbol of the MBTA in the 1960s, replacing a mix of earlier streetcar and rapid-transit branding. Designed for quick recognition in dense urban conditions, the sign’s placement below street level reflects how much of Boston’s transit infrastructure is woven directly into older masonry buildings and narrow rights-of-way. The weathered lightbox and surrounding stonework show decades of exposure, maintenance, and adaptation as the system has evolved while keeping its most recognizable identifier largely unchanged.

The “T” Under the Street, Boston

An illuminated MBTA roundel mounted beneath a streetscape, marking an entrance to Boston’s subway system. The simple black “T” inside…

Boston, MBTA, Train
Inside Park Street station, one of the oldest active subway stations in the United States. Opened in 1897 as part of the Tremont Street Subway, the station has long served as a central transfer point beneath Boston Common. The tiled corridors and low ceilings reflect early subway construction techniques, with later renovations layering modern lighting, signage, and safety systems onto the original structure. Directional signage for the Ashmont and Braintree branches marks this passage as part of the MBTA Red Line, which continues to use Park Street as a key junction between downtown Boston and the city’s southern neighborhoods.

Park Street Station Red Line Passage

Inside Park Street station, one of the oldest active subway stations in the United States. Opened in 1897 as part…

Boston, MBTA, MBTA Red Line, Park Street Station, Subway, Train, Train Station
Boston's MBTA Park Street Red Line train station.

MBTA Park Street Station

Boston's MBTA Park Street Red Line train station.

Boston, MBTA, Park Street Station, Red Line, Subway, Train, Train Station
Passengers wait alongside an inbound MBTA Red Line train, headed toward Alewife, on a busy underground platform in downtown Boston. The Red Line is the system’s oldest rapid transit route, opening in 1912 and forming the backbone of east–west and north–south travel through the city. The high-floor cars shown here reflect decades of incremental fleet updates, while the tiled platforms, overhead wayfinding, and digital countdown signs illustrate how the MBTA has layered modern passenger information systems onto early-20th-century station infrastructure. The crowding and luggage visible on the platform highlight the line’s dual role serving both daily commuters and airport-bound travelers via transfers to bus and rail connections.

Red Line Inbound Platform, Downtown Boston

Passengers wait alongside an inbound MBTA Red Line train, headed toward Alewife, on a busy underground platform in downtown Boston….

Boston, MBTA, South Station, Subway, Train, Train Station
An elevator entrance at Bowdoin station, the downtown terminal of Boston’s Blue Line. Bowdoin Station opened in 1916 as part of the East Boston Tunnel, one of the earliest underwater rapid-transit tunnels in North America. The station is notable for its compact footprint, tight curves, and historically limited accessibility compared to newer MBTA stations. This elevator provides step-free access between street level and the platform, reflecting later retrofits required by accessibility standards rather than original station design. The utilitarian signage, metal paneling, and enclosed structure are characteristic of mid-to-late 20th century upgrades layered onto early 20th century transit infrastructure, illustrating how legacy subway systems have been incrementally adapted to modern accessibility and safety requirements.

Bowdoin Station Elevator, Blue Line

An elevator entrance at Bowdoin station, the downtown terminal of Boston’s Blue Line. Bowdoin Station opened in 1916 as part…

Boston, Bowdoin Station, Elevator, MBTA, MBTA Blue Line, Subway, Train, Train Station
A platform sign explaining customer-operated doors on Blue Line trains of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Unlike many rapid-transit systems where doors open automatically at every stop, portions of the MBTA Blue Line fleet require passengers to press a button to open the doors once the train is stopped. This practice dates back to older car designs and cold-weather operating considerations, helping retain heat in winter and reduce unnecessary door cycling. The sign reflects the MBTA’s continued reliance on legacy rolling stock and the need for clear, standardized instructions in stations with high passenger turnover.

Blue Line Door Operation Sign, MBTA Station

A platform sign explaining customer-operated doors on Blue Line trains of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Unlike many rapid-transit systems…

Boston, MBTA, Train
Getting off an elevator at Andrew Station on the red line in Boston.

Elevator at Andrew Station, MBTA Boston

Getting off an elevator at Andrew Station on the red line in Boston.

Andrew Station, Boston, MBTA, Subway, Train, Train Station
Fare gates line the paid entrance to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Red Line, directing riders toward Alewife-bound service. This northbound branch terminates at Alewife, the line’s northern endpoint, and serves as a primary commuter gateway for Cambridge and the Route 2 corridor. The stainless-steel fare control equipment reflects systemwide upgrades rolled out during the 2010s to improve ADA accessibility, reliability, and compatibility with modern fare media. Above the gates, the brick-vaulted ceiling and exposed utilities reflect the durable, utilitarian architecture common to many core Boston subway stations built and expanded in the mid-20th century, prioritizing longevity and fire resistance in high-traffic underground spaces.

MBTA Alewife Fair Gates

Fare gates line the paid entrance to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Red Line, directing riders toward Alewife-bound service. This…

Alewife Station, Boston, MBTA, Subway, Train, Train Station
Taped to a pole at Harvard University, "Resist F-Elon Trump at Harvard University".

Resist F-Elon Trump at Harvard University

Taped to a pole at Harvard University, "Resist F-Elon Trump at Harvard University".

Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Flyer, Harvard University, Poster, Protest, Protest Sign
Harvard Library at night in Cambridge, MA.

Harvard Library in Cambridge

Harvard Library at night in Cambridge, MA.

College, Harvard Library, Harvard University
Poster on a pole at Harvard University. You're in a Cult" in the form of the Kool-Aid man with a link that redirects to The Council on Foreign Relations's definition of fascism.

You’re in a Cult Trump Fascist poster

Poster on a pole at Harvard University. You're in a Cult" in the form of the Kool-Aid man with a…

Donald Trump, Fascism, Flyer, Harvard University, Kool-Aid Man, MAGA, Politics, Trump Fascist
Sign seen at South Station in Boston: "First they came for the Trans Folks, and I did not speak out because I was not Trans. Then they came for the Immigrants, and I did not speak out because I was not a Immigrant. Then they came for the Students, and I did not speak out because I was not a Student. Then they came for me, and there was no one left to speak out for me."

South Station Immigration Flyer, Boston

Sign seen at South Station in Boston: "First they came for the Trans Folks, and I did not speak out…

Boston, ICE, Immigration, MBTA, South Station, Subway, Train, Train Station
MBTA Green Line train platform at Hynes Convention Center.

Hynes Convention Center Station Platform

MBTA Green Line train platform at Hynes Convention Center.

Boston, Hynes Convention Center Station, Light Rail, MBTA, MBTA Boston Green Line Train, Subway, Train, Train Platform, Train Station
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