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Emerson Hall Entrance at Harvard Yard

April 2024 — The neoclassical brick facade of Emerson Hall, located in Harvard Yard, is framed by early spring light in this photograph. Completed in 1900 and designed by Guy Lowell, the building houses Harvard’s Department of Philosophy and is named after transcendentalist writer and alumnus Ralph Waldo Emerson. Its symmetrical design features Ionic pilasters, limestone trim, and a grand central staircase leading to wooden double doors. Emerson Hall stands as a quiet academic landmark amid the historic core of Harvard University, reflecting the campus’s architectural balance between formality and contemplation.

Harvard Book Store storefront, Cambridge

April 2024 — Located in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Harvard Book Store has been a cornerstone of the local literary community since its founding in 1932. Known for its carefully curated selection of new and used books, author events, and a commitment to independent publishing, the shop serves both university students and the wider public. Its iconic storefront, with gold-lettered signage and deep window displays, reflects the enduring culture of scholarship and reading that defines the neighborhood around Harvard University.

Sever Hall brick facade, Harvard Yard

April 2024 — Designed by Henry Hobson Richardson and completed in 1880, Sever Hall stands as one of the most distinguished examples of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture on the Harvard campus. Built from over 1.3 million red bricks with intricate recessed patterns and rounded turrets, the building’s symmetrical form and arched entrance exemplify Richardson’s mastery of proportion and texture. Located in Harvard Yard, Sever Hall has long served as a classroom building for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Its distinctive masonry and quietly monumental design earned it recognition as one of the architect’s finest works and a National Historic Landmark.

Memorial Hall, Harvard University

April 2024 — The intricate brick and slate facade of Harvard University’s Memorial Hall rises sharply against a crisp blue sky in this detailed architectural study. Completed in 1878, the building embodies the High Victorian Gothic style with its polychromatic slate roof, pointed arches, and elaborate terracotta trim. The Latin inscription and rose window dominate the composition, framed by twin spires and ornamental ironwork. Memorial Hall was built to honor Harvard alumni who fought for the Union during the Civil War, and today houses Sanders Theatre and Annenberg Hall—standing as one of Cambridge’s most iconic architectural landmarks.

Communist flyer near Harvard Yard

April 2024 — A "Are you a communist?" flyer found at Harvard University. I have seen these same flyers wheat pasted in Minneapolis over the last few months.

Harvard Memorial Hall Gargoyle, Cambridge

April 2024 — A copper gargoyle juts from the ornate brick tower of Harvard’s Memorial Hall in Cambridge, Massachusetts—a striking detail of the Gothic Revival architecture completed in the late 19th century. Designed by Ware & Van Brunt, the hall commemorates Harvard alumni who fought for the Union in the Civil War. The gargoyle’s oxidized green patina and sharp geometric form contrast against the red brick and open sky, blending medieval-inspired craftsmanship with the American collegiate Gothic style that defines much of Harvard’s architectural legacy.

Memorial Hall and Sanders Theatre, Harvard Yard

April 2024 — Memorial Hall at Harvard University stands as one of the most significant examples of High Victorian Gothic architecture in the United States. Completed in 1878, the hall was built to honor Harvard alumni who fought for the Union during the Civil War. The building’s iconic red-brick façade, accented by intricate stone trim and stained glass, houses the famed Sanders Theatre—a grand auditorium known for its exceptional acoustics and historic lectures. The bronze plaque in the image marks the entrance to this enduring landmark, which continues to serve as a centerpiece for academic and cultural life in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Lawrence Lowell Lecture Hall facade, Harvard University

April 2024 — The Lawrence Lowell Lecture Hall, located at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, showcases the classic Georgian Revival style that defines much of the campus’s early 20th-century architecture. Its symmetrical red-brick façade is framed by limestone pilasters and ornamented with carved details, including an arched relief of the Harvard shield and eagle motif. Constructed in 1902 and named after former university president A. Lawrence Lowell, the hall remains an active academic venue for lectures, conferences, and student gatherings, standing as a symbol of the university’s architectural continuity and scholarly tradition.

Harvard Science Center, Cambridge

April 2024 — The Harvard Science Center, completed in 1972 and designed by Josep Lluís Sert, exemplifies mid-century modernist architecture within Harvard’s historic campus. Its concrete frame and ribbon-window façade reflect Sert’s functionalist style, emphasizing natural light and open interior spaces for teaching and research. Situated near Harvard Yard, the building houses classrooms, laboratories, and lecture halls serving the university’s science departments. In the photo, students and visitors walk along the adjacent green, with rows of bicycles lined beneath the structure—an everyday scene that captures the energy and rhythm of life in Cambridge’s academic core.

Harvard Hall plaque, Harvard Yard

April 2024 — Harvard Hall, located in the center of Harvard Yard, stands as one of the university’s most historically significant buildings. The inscription records its long story: the original “College” building from the 1670s was destroyed by fire in 1764 while housing the General Court of Massachusetts. The structure was rebuilt between 1764 and 1766, later modified and expanded in the 19th century. The current red-brick Georgian design reflects both colonial craftsmanship and the evolving architectural heritage of the campus. Once home to classrooms and the early Harvard library, Harvard Hall remains a symbol of the institution’s resilience and academic continuity.

Hennepin Avenue Road Reconstruction, Uptown Minneapolis

April 2024 — Hennepin Avenue ripped up in Uptown Minneapolis. The road is being re-done with added bike and transit lanes.

Flyer on Lake Street Pole: Killers at Riverside Plaza Apartments

April 2024 — A flyer referencing overdoses found on a Lake Street pole in South Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Skyline from Loring Park, Early Spring Storm Clouds

April 2024 — Dark storm clouds roll over downtown Minneapolis in this view from Loring Park, where the skyline’s mix of glass towers and historic brick buildings rises beyond the park’s quiet pond and reeds. The IDS Center, Capella Tower, and other high-rises dominate the horizon, their reflections muted in the pre-storm light. Taken during early spring, the trees remain bare while the surrounding grass begins to green, creating a striking contrast between nature’s seasonal transition and the geometric permanence of the city skyline.

Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge in Loring Park, Minneapolis

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U of M Police disperse protest at Coffman Memorial Union

April 2024 — University of Minnesota police department outside Coffman Memorial Union where protesters had been gathering.

Bruininks Hall, Minneapolis Skyline at Night

April 2024 — Bruininks Hall at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

“Viva Palestine” Protest Graffiti, Coffman Memorial Union

April 2024 — Graffiti outside of Coffman Memorial Union where pro-Palestinian protesters have been gathering to protest the war in Gaza.

Coffman Memorial Union Anti-War Protests

April 2024 — Coffman Union at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis after local/state police ordered the mostly student protesters to vacate the lawn after arresting 9 the day prior. The protesters continue to demand that the university divest in companies working with Israel’s military.

Cedar Riverside LRT Station Multi-Language Welcome Mural

April 2024 — A new mural at the Cedar Riverside LRT train station in South Minneapolis.

US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis: J.J. McCarthy 10th Pick

April 2024 — US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis after the Minnesota Vikings draft Michigan Quarterback J.J. McCarthy at the 10th overall pick.

US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis: J.J. McCarthy Draft Pick

April 2024 — US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis after the Minnesota Vikings draft Michigan Quarterback J.J. McCarthy at the 10th overall pick.

Lake Street Market, 201 W. Lake, Minneapolis: Boards Removed

April 2024 — Visible windows for the first time in forever at Lake Street Market on Pillsbury/Lake St in Minneapolis. Initially with RIP BIG FLOYD boards and then DAUNTE WRIGHT since 2021 until they recently came down. Wright was shot and killed by officer Kim Potter 3 years ago this month.

Ryan Londregan Hearing Supporters, Hennepin County Center

April 2024 — Accused murderer and Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan arrived to court this morning to a thunderous applause from hundreds who seemed to have arrived in private buses/vans lining the street. He's accused of killing Ricky Cobb II during a Minneapolis traffic stop last July.

State Trooper Ryan Londregan, Hennepin County Government Center

Buses and Vans Outside Hennepin County Government Center

Anti-War Protest Encampment, University of Minnesota

May 2024 — The anti-war protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. At the same time, some protesters were continuing to talk with school officials regarding their demands. Shortly after 10pm the school sent out a message that an initial agreement had been reached. Tents were removed on May 2nd. This is the second encampment at the university following the police clearing and arresting 9 protesters last week. Among the protesters demands are that the school “divest from all companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations.

Northrup Auditorium, UMN Anti-War Encampment, Minneapolis

University of Minnesota Gaza Encampment, May 1, 2024

Palestine Solidarity Encampment, University of Minnesota

Tulips at Loring Park, Minneapolis

May 2024 — Tulips at Loring Parkin in Minneapolis.

Katie Storm and Tim Laudner Broadcast for Bally Sports at Target Field

May 2024 — Katie Storm and Tim Laudner at a Minnesota Twins v Boston Red Sox game at Target Field.