Fort Snelling

8 photos · 2009–2026

8 photographs tagged Fort Snelling, 2009–2026.

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Boarded-up brick building at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, a historic military installation near Minneapolis.
This brick building, located at Fort Snelling near Minneapolis, Minnesota, has boarded-up windows and doors, indicating disuse. Fort Snelling is a historic military installation that served as a key strategic post for the U.S. Army in the Upper Midwest. The fort's history dates back to its establishment in 1819, and it played a significant role in westward expansion and military operations throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The architectural style of the building suggests it may have been constructed during the fort's active military period, likely serving administrative or residential purposes for personnel.

Fort Snelling Building with Boarded Windows

Abandoned brick building at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, showing signs of disrepair and neglect.
This brick building, located at Fort Snelling near Minneapolis, Minnesota, is in a state of disrepair. The structure appears to be a former residential or administrative building, likely part of the historic military post. Its crumbling facade and damaged roof indicate significant abandonment and neglect. Fort Snelling has a long history, established in the 1820s, and has served various military functions throughout different eras of American history.

Fort Snelling Abandoned Building, Minneapolis

Abandoned barracks at Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, Minnesota, a historic military installation constructed in the early 20th century.
These abandoned barracks at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, represent a portion of the historic military installation. Constructed in the early 20th century, these buildings served as housing for soldiers. Fort Snelling has a long history dating back to 1819, playing a significant role in the region's military and economic development. The barracks, like much of the fort's infrastructure, have fallen into disuse and disrepair, standing as silent reminders of past military presence.

Abandoned Barracks at Fort Snelling, Minneapolis

Restricted area sign at Fort Snelling near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Fort Snelling, near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, is marked by a restricted-area sign limiting access to authorized personnel and vehicles. The historic military post, established in 1819, includes secured portions of its grounds under patrol.

Restricted Area Sign, Fort Snelling

Historic buildings at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, stand in a snow-covered field under a clear blue sky.
Several historic buildings stand amidst a snow-dusted landscape at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Originally established in the 1820s, Fort Snelling served as a crucial military post and later as a federal reformatory.

Fort Snelling Buildings in Winter Snow

Historic buildings at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, covered in snow under a clear winter sky.
Buildings at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, stand under a clear winter sky. Established in the 1820s, Fort Snelling served as a crucial military post and later as a federal institution. The structures visible here are part of the historic fort complex, which played a significant role in the region's military and administrative history. The fort's strategic location at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers made it a key point of control and development in the Upper Midwest.

Fort Snelling Buildings in Winter Snow, Minneapolis

Security fencing and concrete barriers surround the Whipple Building in Minneapolis, a facility used by ICE.
Security fencing and concrete barriers surround the Whipple Building in Minneapolis, a facility that has been utilized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a detention center and operational base. The building's use by ICE has been a focal point for protests and activism, particularly during operations like "Operation Metro Surge."

Perimeter Road Outside the Whipple Federal Building, Minneapolis

Protest signs reading "Shame on You" and "Keep the Immigrants, Deport the Racists" attached to barricades outside the Whipple
Protest signs reading "Shame on You" and "Keep the Immigrants, Deport the Racists" are displayed on barricades outside the Whipple Building in Minneapolis. The building was utilized as a temporary detention center and staging area for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during Operation Metro Surge in 2019. This operation involved the deployment of thousands of federal agents to cities across the United States.

“Shame on You” Sign on Barricades Outside Whipple Building

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