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Superior Minerals Company in Savage, MN

Superior Minerals Company in Savage, MN

Superior Minerals Company in Savage, MN

Grain Elevator, Minnesota, Savage, Superior Minerals Company
A barge on the Minnesota River in Savage Minnesota.

Barge on the Minnesota River

A barge on the Minnesota River in Savage Minnesota.

Barge, Grain Elevator, Minnesota, Minnesota River, River, Savage
A wooden freight train bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.

Wooden train bridge over a river

A wooden freight train bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.

Clouds, Colorful sunset, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mississippi River, Sunset, Train Bridge
Mississippi River, Minneapolis

Mississippi River, Minneapolis

Mississippi River, Minneapolis

Bridge, Clouds, Downtown Skyline, Minneapolis, Mississippi, River, Sunset
A look down between the Fifth Street Towers in Downtown Minneapolis.

Between Fifth Street Towers in Minneapolis

A look down between the Fifth Street Towers in Downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis, Fifth Street Towers, Minneapolis
Sunset in Downtown Minneapolis.

June sunset in Downtown Minneapolis

Sunset in Downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Sunset
Fifth Street Towers in Downtown Minneapolis during sunset.

Fifth Street Towers during sunset

Fifth Street Towers in Downtown Minneapolis during sunset.

Colorful sunset, Downtown Minneapolis, Fifth Street Towers, Minneapolis, Sunset
The crown on top of the Capella Tower.  They recently switched the lighting over to LED lighting.

Close up of the Capella Tower Crown

The crown on top of the Capella Tower. They recently switched the lighting over to LED lighting.

Capella Tower, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Skyscraper
From Wiki: The St. Croix Crossing is an extradosed bridge that spans the St. Croix River, between Oak Park Heights, Minnesota and St. Joseph, Wisconsin. Connecting Minnesota State Highway 36 and Wisconsin State Highway 64, the bridge carries four lanes of traffic (two lanes in each direction), and includes a bike/pedestrian path on the north side

St. Croix Crossing Bridge connecting Wisconsin and Minnesota

From Wiki: The St. Croix Crossing is an extradosed bridge that spans the St. Croix River, between Oak Park Heights,…

Bridge, Highway 36, Minnesota, Oak Park Heights., Stillwater, Wisconsin
The Baker Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Baker Center Windows In Downtown Minneapolis

The Baker Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Baker Center, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Located in the Walker's sculpture garden.

Spoon & Cherry in Minneapolis

Located in the Walker's sculpture garden.

Basilica of Saint Mary, Downtown, Downtown Minneapolis, Long Exposure, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Skyline, Minnesota, Sculpture, Sculpture Garden, Skyline, Spoonbridge and Cherry, Walker, Walker Art Museum, Walker Museum
Walker Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis.

Walker Sculpture Garden Glass building

Walker Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis.

Art Gallery, Art Museum, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Walker Art Museum, Walker Museum
Northstar Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Northstar Center outside passageway

Northstar Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Northstar Center
A sign on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis referring to it's construction. So over it is right.

Nicollet Mall Under Construction 2017

A sign on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis referring to it's construction. So over it is right.

Construction, Construction Sign, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nicolelt mall, Redevelopment
The now demolished Dahl Violin Shop building in downtown Minneapolis.

Dahl Violin Shop in Downtown Minneapolis

The now demolished Dahl Violin Shop building in downtown Minneapolis.

Dahl Violin Shop, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis
The back of a now demolished building in downtown Minneapolis.

Violin Shop in Downtown Minneapolis

The back of a now demolished building in downtown Minneapolis.

ATT Tower, Downtown Minneapolis, IDS Center, Minneapolis
Emergency Eyewash sign found in an abandoned basement.

Emergency Eyewash Sign

Emergency Eyewash sign found in an abandoned basement.

Abandoned, Abandoned Basement, Emergency Eyewash, Minnesota, Sign
N 3rd Street in the North Loop in Minneapolis.

3rd Street in North Loop Minneapolis

N 3rd Street in the North Loop in Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minneapolis North Loop, Minnesota, N 3rd St
Prince's Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Prince’s Paisley Park at night

Prince's Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Chanhassen, Minnesota, Paisley Park, Prince
Westminster Junction in St. Paul, Minnesota

Westminster Junction Sign in St. Paul

Westminster Junction in St. Paul, Minnesota

Minnesota, Rail, Rail yard, Westminster Junction
Freight trains rolling through St. Paul, MN.

Summer Freight Trains in St. Paul

Freight trains rolling through St. Paul, MN.

Freight Train, Graffiti, Graffiti Artist, Minnesota, Train
A close-up of an Alstom railway switch machine, showing the locked levers for power and hand-throw operation, used to control train track switches.

Alstom Railway Switch

A close-up of an Alstom railway switch machine, showing the locked levers for power and hand-throw operation, used to control…

Alstom Transportation, Rail, Railway Switch, Train Equipment
Built in the late 19th century, this rail tunnel sits near Bridal Veil Creek between Minneapolis and St. Paul and was constructed to accommodate expanding freight and passenger service for the Great Northern and Northern Pacific rail systems. Its heavy stone block walls and reinforced concrete beams reflect early railroad engineering adapted to the region’s steep ravines and waterways. The tunnel once served as a vital connector between Minneapolis rail yards and the Midway district, supporting grain, timber, and industrial shipments. Though still active today, it carries far lighter traffic and has become known for its weathered masonry, natural overgrowth, and layers of graffiti, showing where urban infrastructure meets forgotten industrial corridors.

Historic Bridal Veil Railway Tunnel, Minneapolis–St. Paul

Built in the late 19th century, this rail tunnel sits near Bridal Veil Creek between Minneapolis and St. Paul and…

Minnesota, Railway Tunnel, Westminster Junction
Once part of the historic rail convergence near Westminster Junction in St. Paul, this corridor reflects the city’s long-standing role as a freight and passenger gateway for the Upper Midwest. The junction has served multiple carriers over the decades, supporting connections to Chicago, Minneapolis, and broader national rail networks. The single-track line in the foreground sits alongside a broader multi-track right-of-way, characteristic of the region’s use for heavy rail traffic, including grain, intermodal, and freight hauling. Dense summer vegetation lines the route, showing how rail corridors often double as preserved green space, even amid active infrastructure. The distant bridge marks the approach toward downtown St. Paul, where several major rail yards historically managed traffic between river, road, and rail transport.

Freight Line Corridor Near Westminster Junction, St. Paul

Once part of the historic rail convergence near Westminster Junction in St. Paul, this corridor reflects the city’s long-standing role…

Freight Train, Minnesota, Westminster Junction
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