December 2022 — One of the few surviving original McDonald’s neon signs still standing in the United States is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Installed during the era before the Golden Arches fully defined the brand, the sign features “Speedee,” the chain’s early mascot introduced in the 1950s to promote the company’s streamlined “Speedee Service System.” The illuminated red-and-yellow marquee—advertising hamburgers and boasting “Over 100 Million Sold”—reflects the rapid national expansion of the franchise during its formative years. Today it serves as both a functioning restaurant sign and a preserved piece of mid-century fast-food history.

December 2022 — Large cylindrical storage tanks at Construction Resources Management, Inc. line the west bank of the Fox River in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Viewed from across the frozen river on a winter night, the facility is illuminated by perimeter lighting that reflects faintly off the ice. The site serves regional construction and materials operations, part of the industrial corridor that has long defined the waterfront between downtown Green Bay and the port district.

July 2023 — Mushroomhead, a band known for its distinctive masks and theatrical performances, played at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, on July 13, 2023. Rock Fest is an annual music festival that has been held in Cadott since 2004, drawing thousands of fans of rock and heavy metal music. The festival provides a platform for both established and emerging artists within the genre. This performance by Mushroomhead, a band formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1993, highlights their continued presence in the live music circuit.

July 2023 — Mushroomhead, a masked metal band known for their theatrical performances, played at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, on July 13, 2023. Rock Fest is an annual music festival held in Cadott, Wisconsin, that typically features a lineup of hard rock and heavy metal bands. The festival has been a significant event for fans of these genres in the Midwest since its inception. The band's performance, characterized by energetic stage presence and distinctive masks, is a hallmark of their live shows.

July 2023 — Mushroomhead performed at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, on July 13, 2023. Rock Fest is an annual music festival that has been held in Cadott since 2004, drawing thousands of attendees to the Chippewa Valley for a multi-day celebration of rock and heavy metal music. The festival is one of the largest of its kind in the Midwest, contributing significantly to the local economy and cultural landscape of the region. This performance by Mushroomhead, known for their elaborate costumes and energetic stage presence, was part of the festival's diverse lineup.

July 2023 — Mushroomhead performed at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, on July 13, 2023. Rock Fest is an annual music festival held in Cadott, Wisconsin, known for featuring a variety of rock and metal bands. The festival has been a significant event in the region's music calendar since its inception, drawing thousands of fans each year. This performance by Mushroomhead, a band recognized for their distinctive masks and theatrical stage presence, was part of the festival's lineup.

July 2023 — Mushroomhead, a heavy metal band known for their elaborate masks and costumes, performed at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, on July 13, 2023. Rock Fest is an annual music festival held in Cadott, Wisconsin, which typically features a lineup of hard rock and heavy metal bands. The festival has been a significant event in the region for many years, drawing fans of the genre from across the country. This performance took place during the festival's 2023 iteration, continuing its tradition of hosting prominent artists within the rock music scene.

July 2023 — Mushroomhead, a band known for its distinctive masks and aggressive musical style, performed at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, on July 13, 2023. Rock Fest is an annual music festival held in Cadott, Wisconsin, that typically features a lineup of hard rock and heavy metal bands. The festival has been a significant event in the region for many years, drawing fans of the genre from across the country. This performance by Mushroomhead was part of their touring schedule, showcasing their elaborate stage presence and energetic live show to the festival's attendees.

July 2023 — Mushroomhead, a band known for its theatrical masks and aggressive sound, performed at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, on July 13, 2023. Rock Fest is an annual music festival held in Cadott, Wisconsin, that typically features a lineup of hard rock and heavy metal bands. The festival has been a significant event for fans of these genres in the Midwest since its inception. This performance took place amidst atmospheric lighting and what appears to be rain or stage effects, contributing to the band's intense stage presence.

July 2023 — Mushroomhead, a band known for its theatrical masks and aggressive sound, performed at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, on July 13, 2023. Rock Fest is an annual music festival held in Cadott, Wisconsin, that typically features a lineup of hard rock and heavy metal bands. The festival has been a significant event in the region's music calendar, drawing fans from across the Midwest. This performance by Mushroomhead highlights the festival's commitment to showcasing prominent artists within the metal genre.

July 2023 — Mushroomhead, a band known for its theatrical masks and aggressive sound, performed at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, on July 13, 2023. Rock Fest is an annual music festival held in Cadott, Wisconsin, that typically features a lineup of hard rock and heavy metal bands. The festival has been a significant event in the region for many years, drawing fans of the genre from across the country. This performance by Mushroomhead highlights the festival's continued role in showcasing prominent artists within the heavy metal music scene.

July 2023 — Mushroomhead, a band known for its theatrical masks and aggressive sound, performed at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, on July 13, 2023. Rock Fest is an annual music festival held in Cadott, Wisconsin, that typically features a lineup of hard rock and heavy metal bands. The festival has been a significant event for fans of these genres in the Midwest since its inception. This performance by Mushroomhead was part of their touring schedule, bringing their distinctive visual and musical style to the festival's audience.

July 2023 — Mushroomhead, a band known for its theatrical masks and aggressive sound, performed at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, on July 13, 2023. Rock Fest is an annual music festival held in Cadott, Wisconsin, that typically features a lineup of hard rock and heavy metal bands. The festival has been a significant event for fans of these genres in the Midwest since its inception. This performance by Mushroomhead highlights the festival's commitment to showcasing prominent artists within the metal music scene.

July 2023 — Drummer for the band Mushroomhead performs at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, on July 13, 2023. Rock Fest is an annual music festival held in Cadott, Wisconsin, known for featuring a variety of rock and metal bands. The festival has been a significant event in the region's music calendar since its inception, drawing thousands of attendees each year. This performance highlights the energetic and theatrical style often associated with Mushroomhead's live shows.

August 2023 — The long abandoned Milwaukee Mall building on North Avenue as seen in August 2023.

August 2023 — Mural on the side of Wheel & Sprocket bike shop in Milwaukee. August 2023.

September 2023 — A stand on the side of a country road in middle of Wisconsin selling Fresh Eggs.

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December 2023 — A Foxconn data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. The company has for years promised to build a state of the art manufacturing facility.

February 2024 — The Magestic Star casino boat sitting at Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The boat was docked for decades in Gary, Indiana before closing in 2021 after new Indiana legislation allowed for land-based casinos.

July 2024 — Driving into the Wisconsin River on a duck in the Wisconsin Dells.

July 2024 — "Ducks" parked in Wisconsin Dells. Rides on the World War II vehicles have long been a very popular tourist attraction in Wisconsin Dells.

July 2024 — Lego City at Buffalo Phil's Restaurant in Wisconsin Dells. The restaurant is known for trains that deliver food to the tables.

July 2024 — The District in Downtown Wisconsin Dells.

July 2024 — The Original Wisconsin Dells Fudge.

July 2024 — While other cities and resorts around Wisconsin Dells postponed July 4th fireworks due to weather, Mt Olympus said the show must go on. Fireworks lit up the sky behind The Rise of Icarus, America’s tallest waterslide (145ft) that opened a few weeks ago.

July 2024 — While other cities and resorts around Wisconsin Dells postponed July 4th fireworks due to weather, Mt Olympus said the show must go on. Fireworks lit up the sky behind The Rise of Icarus, America’s tallest waterslide (145ft) that opened a few weeks ago.

July 2024 — While other cities and resorts around Wisconsin Dells postponed July 4th fireworks due to weather, Mt Olympus said the show must go on. Fireworks lit up the sky behind The Rise of Icarus, America’s tallest waterslide (145ft) that opened a few weeks ago.

July 2024 — While other cities and resorts around Wisconsin Dells postponed July 4th fireworks due to weather, Mt Olympus said the show must go on. Fireworks lit up the sky behind The Rise of Icarus, America’s tallest waterslide (145ft) that opened a few weeks ago.

July 2024 — A "Trump Tells All" machine in Wisconsin Dells, WI.

July 2024 — A sign for the Torture Museum in the Wisconsin Dells.

July 2024 — Sneaky Pete's Wild West Dinner Show in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

July 2024 — Showboat Saloon in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

July 2024 — Wristbands for Noah's Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells.

July 2024 — Tadpole Bay at Noah's Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

July 2024 — Waterslides at Noah's Ark in Wisconsin Dells.

July 2024 — Noah's Ark waterslides in Wisconsin Dells.

July 2024 — The Time Warp waterslide at Noah's Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

July 2024 — Paradise Lagoon at Noah's Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

July 2024 — Media Row sign at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Media boxes outside the Fiserv Forum at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A car being towed near a parking ramp at the 2024 Republican National Convention. The ramp is wrapped with Make America Great Again branding.

July 2024 — Turning Point Action branding atThe New Fashioned bar across from the Fiserv Forum where the 2024 Republican National Convention is being held.

July 2024 — Welcome to Milwaukee and Turning Point Action signage across from the Fiserv Forum. The forum is hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — 2024 Republican National Convention branding on Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Turning Point Action branding at the Drink Wisconsinbly Pub. It's located directly across from the Fiserv Forum, the site of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Large banners for the America First Policy Institute and Turning Point Action line a walkway near the RNC’s central hub in Milwaukee. Messages such as “Knock Doors, Win Elections” and “America First Works” emphasize the party’s renewed focus on grassroots activism and nationalist policy framing. The pavilion served as both an organizing center and a public relations showcase for conservative advocacy groups aligned with the Trump-era political brand.

July 2024 — A Fox News banner with Laura Ingraham and Watters on it outside the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Fox News banner behind a Herb Kohl Way sign outside Fiserv Forum.

July 2024 — A massive Fox News mural spans the side of the convention broadcast facility at Vel R. Phillips and Juneau Avenue in downtown Milwaukee during the 2024 RNC. Prominent network anchors appear on the exterior, reinforcing Fox’s high-profile presence as the primary media outlet covering the convention. The network’s positioning and visibility mirrored its longstanding influence within Republican media circles, turning its studio into a symbolic focal point of partisan media coverage.

July 2024 — A couple walk outside security fencing surrounding theMilwaukee County Historical Society. The city is heavily secured during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A Trump supporter sits beside a handmade sign reading “Biden Betrayed America & Israel” near the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The display of both U.S. and Israeli symbols highlights how foreign policy, particularly regarding the Middle East, became a flashpoint during the 2024 campaign. Outside the convention perimeter, a mix of demonstrators and counter-protesters expressed strong ideological divides over the party’s direction and international stances.

July 2024 — A sign reading Welcome Future Fake Electors in a window at Penzey's in Milwaukee. The store is not far away from where the 2024 Republican National Convention will be held in days.

July 2024 — The Daily Show at Uihlein Hall in Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention. Unfortunately, the show was cancelled the next day after what they said were logistical issues.

July 2024 — Tonight in Milwaukee across from the Fiserv Forum where the Republican National Convention begins on Monday. Patrons at a bar watch as news breaks of what’s being called an assassination attempt at a Trump rally.

July 2024 — America First Policy Institute banners in Milwaukee at the Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Republican National Convention and Trump branding on the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee during the RNC.

July 2024 — People play bags at Drink Wisconsinbly Pub. It's directly across from Fiserv Forum where the 2024 Republican National Convention is being held.

July 2024 — Official merchandise from the 2024 Republican National Convention displayed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The booth features red, white, and blue apparel, including “Make America Great Again” shirts and other branded items reflecting the party’s themes of loyalty and defiance. Such merchandise areas are a common feature of major political conventions, blending campaign promotion with commercial spectacle as part of the event’s broader atmosphere of political branding and partisanship.

July 2024 — Concrete barricades being installed at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Security fencing in the streets around the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — A Trump billboard outside the RNC security fencing hours after an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

July 2024 — The vehicle checkpoint at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. The hotel is where former President Trump is staying during the Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Security fencing and dump truck outside the Pfister Hotel during the Republican National Convention. The hotel is where former President Trump is staying.

July 2024 — A woman walks down the sidewalk that's filled with concrete barriers and security fencing near the Pfister Hotel.

July 2024 — United States Capitol Police on bicycles at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Biking by a "Fight the Leftwing Media" digital billboard.

July 2024 — United States Capitol Police on bicycles at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Police officers from the Columbus Division of Police and other regional departments patrol in formation near the Fiserv Forum during the Republican National Convention in July 2024. Bicycle units provided mobility through fenced and pedestrian-only zones, allowing for rapid deployment along protest routes and access corridors. These coordinated movements were part of the large multi-agency presence tasked with maintaining safety during demonstrations and convention proceedings.

July 2024 — An officer with the Massachusetts State Police walks down the sidewalk in Milwaukee during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A federal law enforcement officer stands at a post near the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, holding a communication device while overseeing a checkpoint area. Officers from multiple agencies—including the Secret Service, Capitol Police, and DHS task forces—were assigned to interior and exterior perimeters. Security staff operated under coordinated radio networks provided by federal command and the city’s Emergency Operations Center.

July 2024 — A U.S. Secret Service officer monitors a restricted intersection near the convention perimeter in Milwaukee during the 2024 RNC. Temporary street closures and layered fencing systems surrounded the Fiserv Forum complex, part of a federally designated National Special Security Event. Agents and uniformed officers coordinated with local police to maintain traffic control and manage credentialed access in secure areas throughout the downtown core.

July 2024 — A FirstNet emergency mobile communications truck deployed outside the AT&T building in downtown Milwaukee during the 2024 Republican National Convention. Operated by AT&T in partnership with the federal First Responder Network Authority, these mobile units provide redundant cellular and satellite connectivity for police, fire, and EMS networks during large-scale events. The truck’s rooftop dish and side-mounted antennas allow for secure, high-bandwidth data service when local infrastructure is congested or restricted within a security zone.

July 2024 — The Florida Delegation at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — A United States Secret Service sign on a check point at the Summerfest grounds in Milwaukee during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A United States Coast Guard helicopter flies over the Summerfest grounds in Milwaukee where a RNC welcome party is taking place.

July 2024 — A United States Coast Guard helicopter flying over the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — At tonight's RNC welcome party put on by the Milwaukee Host Committee. Photo: A couple wearing Make America Great Again again apparel get a photo taken raising their firsts recreating the now famous image of former President Trump surviving an assassination attempt the day before.

July 2024 — The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. The heavily secured hotel was where former President Donald Trump was staying during the 2025 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A man is arrested after driving his car into the barricades outside the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A man is arrested after driving his car into the barricades outside the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A man sells pins from his cart that he calls The Roving Anti-Trump "Save Democracy Tour!" Band-Wagon outside the Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A man dressed as Donald Trump in jail uniform with handcuffs outside the Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A woman holds up her protest sign outside the Republican National Convention prior to a march to the secure perimeter.

July 2024 — Anthony Johnson holds up a sign that reads "Fight the racist and reactionary republican agenda" outside the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Hand-painted banners lay across the grass in Milwaukee ahead of protests timed with the 2024 Republican National Convention. The slogans—such as “March on the RNC” and “Join with us against warmongering”—were created by antiwar coalitions and grassroots organizers rallying against U.S. foreign policy and political militarism. The banners’ bold red and black lettering, accompanied by imagery referencing Palestine and anarchist symbols, reflect the convergence of antiwar and pro-Palestine movements that framed much of the summer’s political dissent. Organizers from across the Midwest gathered for coordinated demonstrations in the city, part of a long tradition of convention-era activism stretching back to the 1968 DNC protests in Chicago.

July 2024 — A man holds up a "Fuck Donald Trump" protest sign at a march outside the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Protesters hold up signs as they march around the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Protesters carry handmade cardboard signs declaring “Planet Over Profit” and “People Over Corporations” during a march near the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The crowd included a coalition of environmental, labor, and human rights organizations advocating for global and domestic reforms. Flags, placards, and messages supporting Palestine and equality interwove through the demonstration, marking one of the more diverse and issue-spanning gatherings of the event.

July 2024 — A large yellow sign reading “Lock Him Up!” rises above a dense crowd of demonstrators near the 2024 RNC venue in Milwaukee. The protest blended national and local activist groups, with participants calling out issues ranging from reproductive rights to racial justice, while chanting and marching through the downtown area under a heavy police and media presence. ⸻

July 2024 — Hundreds of demonstrators cross Milwaukee’s Wells Street Bridge during a large-scale protest march held parallel to the 2024 Republican National Convention. Red flags and banners demanding justice and political change fill the frame as security patrols monitor from below the bridge and along the riverbanks, highlighting the tightly controlled environment around the convention zone.

July 2024 — A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat equipped with twin outboard engines and mounted equipment navigates the Milwaukee River beneath the Wells Street Bridge. The vessel formed part of the multi-agency security perimeter surrounding the 2024 Republican National Convention, with maritime units maintaining a visible presence along the riverfront as protesters and delegates converged downtown.

July 2024 — Las Vegas ventriloquist April Brucker and her puppet “Donald J. Tramp” marching at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A woman wearing a "Make America Gospel Again" yells through a megaphone holding up a "Protest Life In Platform!" sing at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Protester holding up a sign that reads "Save the Earth Vote Dem" during a march during the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Protester holding up a sign that reads "Nobody's Free Until Everybody's Free" at a march during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Protesters march to the secure perimeter around the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Protesters marching through Milwaukee near where the Republican National Convention is being held.

July 2024 — Protester holds up a sign that reads "May Trump Rot in Hell" at a march outside the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Video boards on trucks that read "Dictator on Day One" outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — A t-shirt in the grass at the 2024 Republican National Convention. It reads No Genocide Joe No Fascist Trump. The whole damn system's got to go! Shirt from The Revolutionary Communist Party.

July 2024 — A pile of protest signs after a march around the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Protesters from Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising meet other protesters that marched around the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Protesters from the Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising organization at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — A woman walks with a Trump sign outside the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A Secret Service officer speaks to local law enforcement officers at the secure perimeter of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Delegates gather outside Fiserv Forum at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — MAGA hat wearing delegates at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Madison Cawthorn seen at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 2024 — Boxes of papers found outside the Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Lightning hits Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee tonight as former President Trump makes an appearance at Day 1 of the 2024 Republican National Convention. With a bandage on his ear following an assassination attempt 2 days ago, he appeared for the first time with chosen VP, J.D. Vance.

July 2024 — Lightning hits Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee tonight as former President Trump makes an appearance at Day 1 of the 2024 Republican National Convention. With a bandage on his ear following an assassination attempt 2 days ago, he appeared for the first time with chosen VP, J.D. Vance.

July 2024 — A brightly painted campaign bus promoting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 2024 presidential bid sits outside a downtown Milwaukee venue during the Republican National Convention. The vehicle, wrapped in patriotic red, white, and blue artwork, bears slogans such as “The Remedy is Kennedy” and “Heal the Divide,” part of his campaign’s messaging focused on unity and reform. The bus’s retro RV design, complete with hand-painted lettering and American flag motifs, stands out against the modern glass architecture nearby. Its presence during the RNC reflected the independent candidate’s cross-party outreach and symbolic effort to engage voters across the political spectrum while touring key cities nationwide.

July 2024 — Televisions inside a Minneapolis bar show live coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention, with news networks focusing on the Biden campaign’s response to Donald Trump’s selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate. The empty bar, dimly lit and lined with copper fixtures, reflects the late-night quiet after a long day of political events broadcast nationwide. The scene illustrates how political moments ripple far beyond the convention floor, reaching everyday public spaces where national politics become part of casual conversation.

July 2024 — Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel in downtown Milwaukee stands out at night with its signature red neon signage and alternating blue-and-red window lighting. Opened in 2019, the hotel is known for merging hospitality with contemporary art, housing rotating exhibitions, installations, and performance spaces curated by local and national artists. Located at the intersection of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street, the building’s design blends early 20th-century architectural elements with a modern artistic identity. The reflective wet pavement and illuminated façade echo Milwaukee’s growing emphasis on creative redevelopment in the city’s cultural and theater district, positioning Saint Kate as both an art destination and a community hub.

July 2024 — Amber Rose and other's wearing Trump MAGA hats at Saint Kates Hotel in Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — A flyer for "Trump Cereal" seen in Milwaukee during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Law enforcement boats in the Wisconsin River during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024 — Milwaukee Police on the scene of a shooting. Columbus Police shot and killed a homeless man who was brandishing a knife in an argument with another. Columbus Police are in Milwaukee as part of the security surrounding the 2024 RNC.

July 2024 — A TeamBMW.org truck at the shooting of Samuel Sharpe by Columbus Police in Milwaukee during the 2024 RNC.

July 2024 — Milwaukee Police at the scene of the Samuel Sharpe shooting. Sharpe was shot and killed by the Columbus Police during the 2024 Republican National Convention.