Stone Arch Bridge and Minneapolis Skyline at Night

Stone Arch Bridge and downtown Minneapolis at night over the Mississippi River.
Stone Arch Bridge and downtown Minneapolis at night over the Mississippi River.

The Stone Arch Bridge spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, with the downtown skyline illuminated at night behind it. Built in 1883 as a railroad bridge, the structure is a prominent historic landmark along the riverfront near St. Anthony Falls. This photograph was made in the early hours of May 30, 2020, during the days of protests that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Photo taken in May 2020.

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