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The Pillsbury A-Mill is a former flour mill located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It held the distinction of being the world's largest flour mill for 40 years. Completed in 1881, it was owned by the Pillsbury Company and operated two of the most powerful direct-drive waterwheels ever built, each capable of generating 1,200 horsepower (895 kW). The mill was named a National Historic Landmark in 1966 and has since been converted into resident artist lofts.

Sunset at Minneapolis’s Pillsbury’s Best Flour

The Pillsbury A-Mill is a former flour mill located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota….

Downtown Minneapolis, Flour Mill, Historical Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Northeast Minneapolis, PIllsbury A Mill, Sunset
Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis

Stone Arch Bridge on a Sunny June evening

Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis

Bridge, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Stone Arch Bridge
The weathered brick façade of Leder Bros. Scrap Metal Recycling reflects a century of small-scale industrial life in north Minneapolis. Faded hand-painted lettering and a rusting mid-century sign mark the receiving entrance for what was once a busy recycling yard, a place where scrap from the city’s rail lines and factories found new purpose. The combination of concrete block, yellow brick, and glass block windows speaks to a utilitarian design typical of the post-war industrial boom. Today, its aging surfaces and surveillance cameras evoke a district in transition, where traces of heavy industry linger amid redevelopment and adaptive reuse.

Leder Bros. Scrap Metal – North Minneapolis Industrial Heritag

The weathered brick façade of Leder Bros. Scrap Metal Recycling reflects a century of small-scale industrial life in north Minneapolis….

Leder Bros, Minneapolis, Recycling, Scrap Metal
Inside an abandoned industrial building, a set of corroded water valves and pipes hangs overhead, marked with a fading yellow tag reading “City Water.” The scene captures the quiet afterlife of urban infrastructure—where once-busy mechanical systems now sit dormant beneath exposed rafters and dim fluorescent tubes. These remaining fixtures, wrapped in aging insulation and patched tape, reveal the skeletal logic of a space once dependent on pressurized networks, maintenance routines, and municipal supply lines that connected the factory to the city’s hidden circulatory systems.

City Water Lines – Industrial Remnant, Minneapolis

Inside an abandoned industrial building, a set of corroded water valves and pipes hangs overhead, marked with a fading yellow…

Pipes, Utilities, Water
An electrical outlet inside an empty warehouse.

Electrical outlet in an abandoned warehouse

An electrical outlet inside an empty warehouse.

Hopkins, Minnesota, Warehouse
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, Graffiti Artist, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nicollet Island, Rail, Railroad, Train Track
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