Cedar Lake Trail, St. Louis Park: Water Tower and Grain Elevators

The St. Louis Park water tower and grain elevators stand near the Cedar Lake Trail, a paved path on a former railroad corridor in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
The Cedar Lake Trail in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, traverses a landscape marked by its industrial past, with the city's water tower and grain elevators standing as prominent landmarks. This paved trail follows a former railroad corridor, originally part of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway, which was integral to the region's freight network and supported local industries. Developed in the 1990s, the trail represents an early example of transforming industrial infrastructure into a dedicated bicycle route, reflecting a broader shift towards sustainable transportation. The area's history as a manufacturing hub is still evident, with active rail lines and legacy industrial structures coexisting with the trail, which is now used by commuters and cyclists.
Photo taken in September 2017.
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