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Abandoned Resort Hut, El Jobo, Costa Rica

Abandoned Resort Hut, El Jobo, Costa Rica

February 2019 — What seemed to be an abandoned resort found in El Jobo, Costa Rica.

Polar Vortex and the Mississippi River

Polar Vortex and the Mississippi River

January 2019 — A -20F day during the Polar Vortex. Looking out under the Third Avenue Bridge near downtown Minneapolis.

Inside the Fifth Street Towers skyway

Inside the Fifth Street Towers skyway

January 2019 — The skyway connecting Soo Line Apartments to the Fifth Street Towers.

Inside the Canadian Pacific Plaza

Inside the Canadian Pacific Plaza

January 2019 — Located at 120 South 6th St, the 28 story Canadian Pacific Plaza was the tallest building in Minneapolis built in the 1960s.

Fifth Street Towers Skyway Entrance, Minneapolis

Fifth Street Towers Skyway Entrance, Minneapolis

January 2019 — Fifth Street Towers in Downtown Minneapolis. On the skyway level.

Minneapolis Skyline and Stone Arch Bridge in Winter

Minneapolis Skyline and Stone Arch Bridge in Winter

December 2018 — Downtown Minneapolis from St. Anthony Main.

City Hall Clock Tower, Downtown Minneapolis

City Hall Clock Tower, Downtown Minneapolis

November 2018 — Some say the Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower is the largest in the world... There is some conflicting information. But what is known is it is in fact the largest four facing chiming clock in the world.

625 in Minneapolis

625 in Minneapolis

November 2018 — 625 in Minneapolis

AT&T Tower in downtown Minneapolis

AT&T Tower in downtown Minneapolis

November 2018 — AT&T Tower in downtown Minneapolis from a parking garage.

Target Headquarters, Downtown Minneapolis at Dusk

Target Headquarters, Downtown Minneapolis at Dusk

November 2018 — Target Headquarters in downtown Minneapolis in November 2018.

Target Corporation Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN

Target Corporation Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN

November 2018 — Headquarters of Target Stores in downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the I-35W Construction.

Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the I-35W Construction.

November 2018 — Construction on Interstate 35W near Downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis: US Bank Stadium and Northeast Nightscape

Minneapolis: US Bank Stadium and Northeast Nightscape

November 2018 — Northeast Minneapolis with US Bank Stadium across the Mississippi River.

Stone Arch Bridge through trees from Gold Medal Park

Stone Arch Bridge through trees from Gold Medal Park

November 2018 — The Stone Arch Bridge as seen from Gold Medal Park on November 5, 2018.

Gold Medal Flour Grain Elevator, Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

Gold Medal Flour Grain Elevator, Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

November 2018 — Gold Medal Flour in downtown Minneapolis on November 5, 2018.

Gold Medal Flour Neon Sign, Downtown Minneapolis

Gold Medal Flour Neon Sign, Downtown Minneapolis

November 2018 — Gold Medal Flour neon sign in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis skyline and Bde Maka Ska under full moon

Minneapolis skyline and Bde Maka Ska under full moon

October 2018 — Full Moon rising over Minneapolis. As seen from the West Calhoun neighborhood.

Dayton’s Project Redevelopment, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Dayton’s Project Redevelopment, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

October 2018 — The Daytons Project redevelopment project in downtown Minneapolis.

Abandoned Chandelier

Abandoned Chandelier

October 2018 — A chandelier and fireplace in the room of an abandoned downtown bank.

Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis MN

Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis MN

October 2018 — Hennepin County Government Center, construction was completed in 1977. While often looked at as a single building, it’s actually 2 different towers with glass in between them. When viewed from the northeast or southeast(such as this photo), the building gives the appearance of the letter H for Hennepin. The towers are accessible from each other via catwalks on each floor. Glass walls were added after multiple suicides.

Bail Bond Doctor Banner

Bail Bond Doctor Banner

October 2018 — Bail Bonds and City of Minneapolis Public Service Building banners on fencing around new development.

Hopkins Cold Storage

Hopkins Cold Storage

August 2018 — Inside the now demolished Hopkins Cold Storage facility in Hopkins, Minnesota.

Lake Harriet Bandshell at Night, Minneapolis

Lake Harriet Bandshell at Night, Minneapolis

August 2018 — Lake Harriet Park in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Park Foggy Evening Near Bde Maka Ska Blvd

Minneapolis Park Foggy Evening Near Bde Maka Ska Blvd

August 2018 — Foggy evening in park near W Bde Maka Ska Blvd in Minneapolis.

Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center, Minnesota

Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center, Minnesota

July 2018 — Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Science Museum of Minnesota Construction at Night

Science Museum of Minnesota Construction at Night

June 2018 — Scaffolding on the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul.

Mann’s St. Louis Park Cinema Exterior, Closed 2018

Mann’s St. Louis Park Cinema Exterior, Closed 2018

May 2018 — Closed in 2018 after 25 years, the Manns St. Louis Park Cinema.

General Mills Headquarters Sign, Golden Valley, Minnesota

General Mills Headquarters Sign, Golden Valley, Minnesota

May 2018 — General Mills sign outside of their corporate headquarters in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

General Mills Headquarters Sign, Plymouth, Minnesota

General Mills Headquarters Sign, Plymouth, Minnesota

May 2018 — General Mills sign at General Mills headquarters near Minneapolis.

General Mills Headquarters, Golden Valley, Minnesota

General Mills Headquarters, Golden Valley, Minnesota

May 2018 — General Mills headquarters in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

Minneapolis Skyline and Mississippi River at Night

Minneapolis Skyline and Mississippi River at Night

May 2018 — Downtown Minneapolis skyline as seen from the North on the Mississippi River.

Target Field Station and Stadium, Minneapolis

Target Field Station and Stadium, Minneapolis

May 2018 — Target Field in Minneapolis. Homem of the Minnesota Twins.

Target Field, Parking Ramp, I-394, Downtown Minneapolis Night

Target Field, Parking Ramp, I-394, Downtown Minneapolis Night

May 2018 — Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, and Interstate 394 in Downtown Minneapolis.

Lowry Hill Tunnel, Minneapolis: Interior View at Night

Lowry Hill Tunnel, Minneapolis: Interior View at Night

May 2018 — Lowry Hill Tunnel in downtown Minneapolis.

Minnesota Marsh with Algae Bloom and Deadwood

Minnesota Marsh with Algae Bloom and Deadwood

May 2018 — Minnesota Marsh

Metro Transit Light Rail Bridge over Hiawatha Ave, Minneapolis 2018

Metro Transit Light Rail Bridge over Hiawatha Ave, Minneapolis 2018

April 2018 — Metro Transit light rail bridge over Haiwatha Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge at Night, Minneapolis

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge at Night, Minneapolis

April 2018 — Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis. The lit up bridge crosses Haiwatha Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Xcel Energy Sub Station in St. Paul

Xcel Energy Sub Station in St. Paul

April 2018 — An Xcel Energy substaton near Downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.

Hotel Ivy and Internstate 35

Hotel Ivy and Internstate 35

March 2018 — Hotel Ivy in downtown Minneapolis during winter.

Metro Apartments in Minneapolis

Metro Apartments in Minneapolis

March 2018 — Metro Apartments building on Marquette Ave and S 9th St in Downtown Minneapolis.

University of Minnesota Demolition in 2018

University of Minnesota Demolition in 2018

March 2018 — Demolition of a building on the campus of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

Findorff Construction Crane in Minneapolis

Findorff Construction Crane in Minneapolis

March 2018 — A building gets demolished as a new one rises in the background in Dinkytown, Minneapolis.

University of Minnesota Demolition

University of Minnesota Demolition

March 2018 — Demolition of a building on the campus of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

Guthrie Theatre and Gold Medal Flour in Gold Medal Park

Guthrie Theatre and Gold Medal Flour in Gold Medal Park

March 2018 — The Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis as seen from Gold Medal Park.

Patrick Gannaway Boat in St. Paul

Patrick Gannaway Boat in St. Paul

March 2018 — Patrick Gannaway docked on the Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Shipping Containers in Minneapolis

Shipping Containers in Minneapolis

March 2018 — Stacked shipping containers in Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis from Century Plaza Roof

Downtown Minneapolis from Century Plaza Roof

March 2018 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from the roof of Century Plaza. Now home to the Minneapolice Police 1st precinct.

Marquette Ave demolition for City Club Apartments

Marquette Ave demolition for City Club Apartments

February 2018 — Demolition on Marquette Ave of a building to make way for City Club Apartments.

Coyote Pretty club during Super Bowl LII

Coyote Pretty club during Super Bowl LII

January 2018 — A temporary danceclub being setup in downtown Minneapolis in preparation for Super Bowl LII, held on February 4, 2018.

Target Center and Mayo Clinic in Downtown Minneapolis

Target Center and Mayo Clinic in Downtown Minneapolis

January 2018 — Target Center and Mayo Clinic in Downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis Skyways Looking Towards Nicollet

Minneapolis Skyways Looking Towards Nicollet

January 2018 — The Minneapolis Skyways while looking towards Nicollet Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.

Emergency Exit Door With Peeling Paint

Emergency Exit Door With Peeling Paint

January 2018 — An emergency exit door on top of a Minneapolis parking ramp. Paint peeling on the walls.

The Armory in Downtown Minneapolis

The Armory in Downtown Minneapolis

January 2018 — The Armory and new Downtown East development in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Parking Ramp Swirls

Minneapolis Parking Ramp Swirls

January 2018 — A parking ramp in downtown Minneapolis.

Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand at Night

Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand at Night

November 2017 — Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand near Minneapolis.

Downtown East Minneapolis: Wells Fargo, Armory, US Bank Stadium

Downtown East Minneapolis: Wells Fargo, Armory, US Bank Stadium

November 2017 — Downtown East Minneapolis. Wells Fargo Towers, The Armory, and US Bank Stadium.

Target Headquarters at Night, Downtown Minneapolis

Target Headquarters at Night, Downtown Minneapolis

October 2017 — Target Headquarters, Downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis: Capella Tower, IDS Center, Foshay Tower at Sunset

Minneapolis: Capella Tower, IDS Center, Foshay Tower at Sunset

October 2017 — Beautiful sunset behind the IDS Center, Capella Tower and Foshay in Downtown Minneapolis.

Target Basketball Court at Night, Downtown Minneapolis

Target Basketball Court at Night, Downtown Minneapolis

October 2017 — A Target branded basketball court in Downtown Minneapolis.

Marquette Avenue Apartments, Minneapolis at Blue Hour

Marquette Avenue Apartments, Minneapolis at Blue Hour

October 2017 — Apartment buildings in Minneapolis. Looking down Marquette Avenue.

Marquette Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis at Night

Marquette Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis at Night

October 2017 — Marquette Ave in Downtown Minneapolis at night

Downtown Minneapolis: Foshay and AT&T Towers at Night

Downtown Minneapolis: Foshay and AT&T Towers at Night

October 2017 — Aerial photo of downtown Minneapolis. Showing the Foshay Tower and AT&T Tower.

Paris Shopping Mall Skyway with Red Accents

Paris Shopping Mall Skyway with Red Accents

October 2017 — A skyway to a shopping mall in Paris. If you know what mall this is, i'd love to know!

Abandoned Locomotive at Industrial Site, Belgium

Abandoned Locomotive at Industrial Site, Belgium

September 2017 — Abandoned trains in Belgium.

Abandoned SNCB Autorail 4001, Charleroi

Abandoned SNCB Autorail 4001, Charleroi

September 2017 — A decommissioned SNCB/NMBS Autorail Série 400, unit no. 4001, rests abandoned on a disused siding near Charleroi, Belgium. Built in the early 1950s by BN (La Brugeoise et Nivelles), these diesel multiple units were among Belgium’s first post-war efforts to modernize regional and intercity rail travel, replacing steam on secondary lines. The streamlined design and two-tone red-and-cream livery reflected the optimism of that era’s industrial renewal. Decades later, this car’s faded paint, shattered windows, and rust-etched steel now mark the slow decay of a machine that once represented progress in Belgian transport history. The surrounding derelict depot underscores the decline of Wallonia’s railway manufacturing heritage.

Monceau-sur-Sambre Cooling Tower, Charleroi

Monceau-sur-Sambre Cooling Tower, Charleroi

September 2017 — A 118-meter-tall cooling tower stands amid overgrown trees at the former Monceau-sur-Sambre power station near Charleroi, Belgium. Constructed in the 1960s as part of a large coal-fired generating complex operated by Electrabel, the hyperboloid structure was engineered from reinforced concrete with vertical ribbing to support its weight and withstand wind pressure. The tower once cooled thousands of cubic meters of water per hour, discharging excess heat from the station’s turbines that supplied electricity to the industrial Walloon region. Following the plant’s closure in the early 2000s, the site has remained disused, its monumental scale and weathered surface now emblematic of Charleroi’s industrial decline and gradual environmental recovery.

Charleroi Cooling Tower Base Overgrown

Charleroi Cooling Tower Base Overgrown

September 2017 — Dense vegetation surrounds the concrete base of a decommissioned cooling tower in Charleroi, Belgium. The structure’s massive form rises from a patch of overgrowth and debris, where nature has begun reclaiming the once-industrial site. The cooling tower, part of an abandoned power plant complex, remains a reminder of the region’s post-industrial landscape and transition away from coal-era energy infrastructure.

Northtown Yard Freight Trains, North Minneapolis

Northtown Yard Freight Trains, North Minneapolis

September 2017 — Northtown Yard in North Minneapolis.

General Mills Grain Elevator and Rail Yard, Northeast Minneapolis

General Mills Grain Elevator and Rail Yard, Northeast Minneapolis

September 2017 — General Mills elevator in Minneapolis.

Calhoun Square, Famous Dave’s, Hennepin Ave & Lake St, Minneapolis

Calhoun Square, Famous Dave’s, Hennepin Ave & Lake St, Minneapolis

September 2017

Calhoun Square at Hennepin Ave and Lake St, Minneapolis at Night

Calhoun Square at Hennepin Ave and Lake St, Minneapolis at Night

September 2017 — Calhoun Square at Hennepin/Lake in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis I-35W Bridge and Downtown Skyline at Night

Minneapolis I-35W Bridge and Downtown Skyline at Night

September 2017 — Downtown Minneapolis Skyline with I35W bridge crossing the Mississippi River.

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

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

September 2017 — The Cedar Lake Trail passes through the industrial district of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, illuminated here by the community’s water tower and nearby grain elevators. This segment of the trail follows a former railroad right-of-way once used by the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway, which connected local industries to the region’s freight network. The corridor’s transformation into one of the country’s first bicycle “freeways” in the 1990s marked a major milestone in urban redevelopment and sustainable transportation planning. Once lined with lumberyards, steel fabricators, and mills, the area surrounding the trail reflects the industrial origins of St. Louis Park—a community that grew rapidly in the early 20th century due to its proximity to both Minneapolis and key rail junctions. The trail today bridges that history, offering cyclists and commuters a route through a landscape where freight trains, utility towers, and legacy industry remain active reminders of the city’s manufacturing past.

Hennepin County Medical Center Skyway, Minneapolis at Night

Hennepin County Medical Center Skyway, Minneapolis at Night

September 2017 — HCMC, Hennepin County Medical Center in downtown Minneapolis

Hennepin Healthcare Minneapolis at Night

Hennepin Healthcare Minneapolis at Night

September 2017 — Hennepin County Medical Center in downtown Minneapolis. September 2017.

Chicago Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis at Night, 2017

Chicago Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis at Night, 2017

September 2017 — Chicago Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis on September 1, 2017.

Hennepin Healthcare, Chicago Ave, Downtown Minneapolis at Night

Hennepin Healthcare, Chicago Ave, Downtown Minneapolis at Night

September 2017 — Hennepin Healthcare in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Downtown from AT&T Tower, 25th Floor

Minneapolis Downtown from AT&T Tower, 25th Floor

August 2017 — Minneapolis as seen from around the 25th floor of the AT&T Tower in downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis: Capella Tower and Wells Fargo Center

Downtown Minneapolis: Capella Tower and Wells Fargo Center

August 2017 — Looking out of AT&T Tower in Downtown Minneapolis.

Basilica of Saint Mary and I-94 at Night, Minneapolis

Basilica of Saint Mary and I-94 at Night, Minneapolis

August 2017 — Basilica of Saint Mary near downtown Minneapolis as seen from the other side of Interstate 94.

Taconite Harbor Shoreline, Lake Superior, Minnesota

Taconite Harbor Shoreline, Lake Superior, Minnesota

July 2017 — The rocky shoreline at Taconite Harbor, Minnesota, once served as a vital shipping point for the state’s iron mining industry. Built in the early 1950s by the Erie Mining Company, the harbor was designed to handle massive shipments of processed taconite pellets from the Mesabi Iron Range, transported by a private 74-mile rail line to the Lake Superior coast. The harbor’s docks, loading equipment, and nearby company housing formed a self-contained industrial community that thrived for decades. The surrounding area was developed during a period of postwar expansion when Minnesota’s natural resources fueled North American manufacturing. Taconite Harbor operated until the early 2000s, when global shifts in steel production led to its closure. What remains today—crumbling concrete piers, rusted transmission towers, and wind-swept rock formations—speaks to both the resilience of the landscape and the region’s deep connection to the rise and fall of heavy industry along the North Shore.

Great West Lumber Sawmill Conveyors, Thunder Bay

Great West Lumber Sawmill Conveyors, Thunder Bay

July 2017 — The rusting conveyor systems and storage bins of the former Great West Lumber Sawmill stand as remnants of Thunder Bay’s once-thriving forest industry. Established near the Lake Superior waterfront in the early 20th century, the mill was part of a vast network that processed and shipped lumber across North America. Its maze of steel ducts and conveyors once carried sawdust, chips, and milled timber, feeding the region’s economic boom. Today, the overgrown machinery reflects a post-industrial landscape—silent evidence of a city that helped fuel Canada’s forestry trade for generations.

Saskatchewan Pool B Elevator Ruins, Thunder Bay

Saskatchewan Pool B Elevator Ruins, Thunder Bay

July 2017 — Overgrown foliage surrounds the rusting stairway of the former Saskatchewan Pool B grain elevator in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Built in 1928 as part of the cooperative grain-handling network operated by the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, the facility once stored and shipped millions of bushels of prairie wheat through the Lake Superior port. After decades of service under the Canadian Wheat Board era, the elevator was decommissioned and left to decay, its concrete silos and steel infrastructure now reclaimed by vegetation and time along the industrial waterfront.

Saskatchewan Pool B Elevator Doorway, Thunder Bay

Saskatchewan Pool B Elevator Doorway, Thunder Bay

July 2017 — A rusted steel door and staircase, now surrounded by dense summer growth, mark one of the remaining entrances to the Saskatchewan Pool B grain elevator in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Completed in 1928, this concrete complex was once among the largest cooperative elevators on the Lakehead, operated by the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool to handle prairie grain for export through the Great Lakes. After the decline of Canada’s centralized grain trade, the elevator was shuttered and abandoned, leaving its reinforced concrete and steel framework to slowly merge with the encroaching forest.

Saskatchewan Pool B Grain Elevators, Thunder Bay

Saskatchewan Pool B Grain Elevators, Thunder Bay

July 2017 — The remains of the Saskatchewan Pool B complex in Thunder Bay, Ontario, stand as a testament to the city’s industrial and maritime heritage. Once part of one of the largest grain handling networks on the Great Lakes, these structures were built in the early 20th century to serve the growing wheat trade flowing from the Canadian Prairies to Atlantic markets. Operations here slowed by the 1980s as newer, more efficient elevators replaced them. Today, the site lies silent along the waterfront, its silos and offices weathered by decades of Lake Superior winds.

Thunder Bay Grain Elevators and CN Rail Cars

Thunder Bay Grain Elevators and CN Rail Cars

July 2017 — Grain Elevator in Thunder Bay, Canada.

Abandoned Grain Elevator, Thunder Bay

Abandoned Grain Elevator, Thunder Bay

July 2017 — Grain Elevator in Thunder Bay, Canada.

Moonrise over Lake Superior, Silver Creek Township, MN

Moonrise over Lake Superior, Silver Creek Township, MN

July 2017 — Evening settles over the North Shore as the moon rises above Lake Superior, seen from Silver Creek Township, Minnesota. The calm waters reflect the fading light of dusk along a rugged basalt shoreline shaped by ancient lava flows nearly a billion years old. This stretch of coast, north of Two Harbors, remains one of the most geologically significant and least developed sections of Minnesota’s Superior shoreline—where forests of spruce and pine meet one of the world’s largest freshwater lakes under an endless sky.

Hamm’s Brewery Power Plant, St. Paul, MN

Hamm’s Brewery Power Plant, St. Paul, MN

July 2017 — The Theodore Hamm's Brewing Company was an American brewing company established in 1865 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Becoming the 5th "largest brewery" in the United States, Hamm's expanded with additional breweries that were acquired in other cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, and Baltimore.

Minneapolis Downtown Spiral Parking Garage

Minneapolis Downtown Spiral Parking Garage

July 2017 — Spiral parking garage in downtown Minneapolis. These type of parking garages are so photogenic.

Seven Steakhouse Sushi & Rooftop in Downtown Minneapolis

Seven Steakhouse Sushi & Rooftop in Downtown Minneapolis

July 2017 — Seven Steakhouse in Downtown Minneapolis in June 2017. The restaurant closed for good in winter 2022.

Edition Apartments and US Bank Stadium, Downtown East Minneapolis

Edition Apartments and US Bank Stadium, Downtown East Minneapolis

July 2017 — Edition Apartments and US Bank Stadium in Downtown East Minneapolis.

Gold Run Park in Lead, South Dakota

Gold Run Park in Lead, South Dakota

July 2017 — Gold Run Park in Lead, South Dakota.

Abandoned Mine Entrance Near Lead, South Dakota

Abandoned Mine Entrance Near Lead, South Dakota

July 2017 — A long-forgotten mine entrance lies hidden in the forested slopes near the old gold mining town of Lead, South Dakota. The timber-framed portal, now partially collapsed and overtaken by vegetation, dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century—part of the Black Hills’ extensive network of small exploratory mines that sprang up after the 1876 gold rush. Streams like this one often run through or near these adits, carrying trace minerals that once drew prospectors to the region. Though many of these shafts were short-lived, they remain scattered reminders of South Dakota’s mining heritage and the rugged ambition that once fueled settlement in the Black Hills.

Abandoned Presidents Park Statues in Black Hills Forest, South Dakota

Abandoned Presidents Park Statues in Black Hills Forest, South Dakota

July 2017 — These towering concrete presidential busts sit hidden in the woods near Lead, South Dakota—remnants of a once-ambitious roadside attraction called Presidents Park. Conceived by Texas artist David Adickes and opened in 2003, the park showcased forty-three sculptures, each roughly 20 feet tall, depicting every U.S. president from Washington through George W. Bush. The attraction struggled to draw visitors and closed by 2010, leaving the massive heads stranded in the forest. Over time, nature reclaimed the site, with fallen branches, moss, and pine needles collecting around the statues. Today, the figures stand as haunting relics of early-2000s Americana tourism and the impermanence of grand civic art in private hands.

Superior Minerals Company in Savage, MN

Superior Minerals Company in Savage, MN

June 2017 — Superior Minerals Company in Savage, MN

Barge on the Minnesota River

Barge on the Minnesota River

June 2017 — A barge on the Minnesota River in Savage Minnesota.

Wooden Train Bridge Over Mississippi River, Minneapolis

Wooden Train Bridge Over Mississippi River, Minneapolis

June 2017 — A wooden freight train bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Downtown Skyline and Mississippi River at Sunset

Minneapolis Downtown Skyline and Mississippi River at Sunset

June 2017 — Mississippi River, Minneapolis

June sunset in Downtown Minneapolis

June sunset in Downtown Minneapolis

June 2017 — Sunset in Downtown Minneapolis.

Fifth Street Towers, Downtown Minneapolis

Fifth Street Towers, Downtown Minneapolis

June 2017 — A look down between the Fifth Street Towers in Downtown Minneapolis.

Fifth Street Towers, Downtown Minneapolis at Sunset

Fifth Street Towers, Downtown Minneapolis at Sunset

June 2017 — Fifth Street Towers in Downtown Minneapolis during sunset.

Capella Tower Crown with LED Lighting, Downtown Minneapolis

Capella Tower Crown with LED Lighting, Downtown Minneapolis

June 2017 — The crown on top of the Capella Tower. They recently switched the lighting over to LED lighting.

St. Croix Crossing Bridge: Minnesota-Wisconsin Connection

St. Croix Crossing Bridge: Minnesota-Wisconsin Connection

June 2017 — 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

Baker Center Interior and Street View, Downtown Minneapolis

Baker Center Interior and Street View, Downtown Minneapolis

June 2017 — The Baker Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Northstar Center Exterior Walkway, Downtown Minneapolis

Northstar Center Exterior Walkway, Downtown Minneapolis

June 2017 — Northstar Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Nicollet Mall Construction Sign, Downtown Minneapolis

Nicollet Mall Construction Sign, Downtown Minneapolis

June 2017 — A sign on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis referring to it's construction. So over it is right.

Dahl Violin Shop, Downtown Minneapolis

Dahl Violin Shop, Downtown Minneapolis

June 2017 — The now demolished Dahl Violin Shop building in downtown Minneapolis.

Alleyway with IDS Center, Minneapolis

Alleyway with IDS Center, Minneapolis

June 2017 — The back of a now demolished building in downtown Minneapolis.

Spoonbridge and Cherry, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at Night

Spoonbridge and Cherry, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at Night

June 2017 — Located in the Walker's sculpture garden.

Walker Sculpture Garden Glass Building at Night

Walker Sculpture Garden Glass Building at Night

June 2017 — Walker Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis.

Suburban World Theatre interior renovation in 2017

Suburban World Theatre interior renovation in 2017

June 2017

Emergency Eyewash Sign in Abandoned Houston Basement

Emergency Eyewash Sign in Abandoned Houston Basement

June 2017 — Emergency Eyewash sign found in an abandoned basement.

3rd Street North Loop Minneapolis at Night

3rd Street North Loop Minneapolis at Night

June 2017 — N 3rd Street in the North Loop in Minneapolis.

Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota at Night

Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota at Night

June 2017 — Prince's Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Westminster Junction Sign, St. Paul, Minnesota

Westminster Junction Sign, St. Paul, Minnesota

May 2017 — Westminster Junction in St. Paul, Minnesota

Summer Freight Train with Graffiti in St. Paul

Summer Freight Train with Graffiti in St. Paul

May 2017 — Freight trains rolling through St. Paul, MN.

Bridal Veil Railway Tunnel, Minneapolis–St. Paul: Graffiti and Overgrowth

Bridal Veil Railway Tunnel, Minneapolis–St. Paul: Graffiti and Overgrowth

May 2017 — 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.

Freight Rail Corridor, Westminster Junction, St. Paul

Freight Rail Corridor, Westminster Junction, St. Paul

May 2017 — 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.

Minikahda Club Golf Course, Minneapolis

Minikahda Club Golf Course, Minneapolis

May 2017 — Minikahda Club golf course in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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