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.

May 2020 — The Prospect Park Water Tower in Minneapolis. It's also known as The Witches Hat.

May 2020 — The view from the Prospect Park Water Tower in Minneapolis.

July 2021 — The former Pillsbury flour mill near downtown Minneapolis. It's since been renovated into condos.

July 2022 — The Roof Depot water tower stands silhouetted against a dramatic sky in Minneapolis. Water towers like this one were essential for providing consistent water pressure to industrial and residential areas, particularly before the widespread adoption of modern pumping systems. This structure, likely built in the early to mid-20th century, served the needs of the surrounding industrial district. Its presence signifies a period of significant urban and industrial development in Minneapolis.

February 2023 — Roof Depot Urban Farm property off the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis on February 19, 2023.

March 2025 — Rooftop water tower on the Roof Depot building in South Minneapolis.