Reflections

10 photos · 2019–2024

10 photographs tagged Reflections, 2019–2024.

Blue chairs line a wooden deck at Peavey Plaza overlooking a still pool surrounded by mature trees and modern downtown Minneapolis architecture. — Peavey Plaza is a public plaza in downtown Minneapolis, next to Orchestra Hall on Nicollet Mall. It opened in 1975 and was rebuilt in 2019, keeping its signature reflecting pool as a central feature.

Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis features a water feature with blue Adirondack chairs, mature trees, and modern skyscrapers in the background. — Peavey Plaza, located in downtown Minneapolis, is a public space designed by M. Paul Friedberg and opened in 1975.

A bench sits on the shore of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, with dense green trees mirrored in the still water. — Cedar Lake is one of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, roughly 170 acres with a maximum depth of about 51 feet. A bench sits along its wooded shoreline near a sandy path leading down to the water.

AJ Fish and Chicken Restaurant at night — A&J Fish and Chicken, a restaurant located on Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The establishment offers carry-out and delivery services, with its phone number and website prominently displayed.

Minneapolis skyways on a rainy night — The Minneapolis Skyway system, the longest continuous network of enclosed pedestrian bridges in the world, is visible here at night during a spring rain. Completed in 1974, the skyway connects buildings across 11 kilometers of downtown Minneapolis, providing a climate-controlled environment for pedestrians. This infrastructure was developed to encourage downtown development and to offer a safe and convenient way to navigate the city, especially during harsh winter months. The wet streets reflect the city lights, highlighting the skyway's role in shaping the urban experience of Minneapolis.

Romantic night outside Brothers Bar in Minneapolis — A couple walks along 1st Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on a rainy December evening. The neon sign for Brothers Bar, a long-standing establishment in the city's entertainment district, is visible. This area of downtown Minneapolis has historically been a hub for nightlife and commerce, with 1st Avenue itself being a significant thoroughfare known for its music venues and theaters. The wet pavement reflects the vibrant city lights, creating a dynamic urban atmosphere.

Rainy night on Marquette Ave in December 2021 — Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis is shown during a December rain in 2021, with reflections of traffic lights and building signage shimmering on the wet pavement. The Minneapolis Skyway system, a network of enclosed pedestrian bridges connecting buildings, is visible overhead, a characteristic feature of the city's downtown architecture designed to facilitate movement during inclement weather. This street serves as a major artery through the central business district, reflecting the city's ongoing development and its adaptation to climate conditions.

Casablanca Foods reflections — Casablanca Foods, a grocery store located in South Minneapolis, is seen here on a rainy evening. The store offers a variety of goods including groceries, frozen foods, phone cards, and money transfers, and accepts EBT and WIC.

Foshay Tower mirrored in a downtown Minneapolis glass building facade. — Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis is mirrored in the glass façade of a nearby office building. Completed in 1929, the Art Deco skyscraper was built for utilities executive Wilbur B. Foshay and was modeled after the Washington Monument. The building is now part of W Minneapolis–The Foshay and remains a landmark in the city’s downtown core.

Illuminated downtown Minneapolis office and residential towers rise above a still water feature near Nicollet Mall at night. — Downtown Minneapolis's towers rise near Nicollet Mall, including Capella Tower and the Fifth Street Towers, among office buildings and residential high-rises built up in the 2000s and 2010s.

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