On my Downtown walk, the windows of the Marquette Hotel distorted and reflected while the Foshay Tower stood tall.
Category: Twin Cities
Splash of Color
Last night’s snow was sliding off Mill City Museum as I walked in search of splashes of color.
Northern Pacific Bridge Number 9
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Northern Pacific Bridge Number 9
Northern Pacific Bridge Number 9 is one of the “lesser” bridges connecting the east and west sides of Minneapolis across the Mississippi. The bridge is significant for its configuration as a deck truss, which is a rare truss type in [Minnesota], and innovative reuse of 1885 pin-connected deck truss spans that were reinforced in 1922…… Continue reading Northern Pacific Bridge Number 9
A Beautiful Restoration
Workers were still screwing down the decking as we walked to an island in the Mississippi close to downtown Minneapolis. The bridge had been closed for several months for a thorough restoration. With its reopening, I get back my running route.
Ice Cream Tubs with RFID Tags
Popped next door to Izzy’s for a treat. Their ice cream tubs have RFID tags, so I can check here to see what is being scooped right now.
Meticulous Graffiti
Looked between railroad hopper cars. Meticulously sprayed graffiti contributed a splash of blue.
Running on Snow
Ran on snow.
Old-Time Voting Machine
“Voted” using an old-school voting machine at the Minnesota History Center’s “1968 Exhibit.” I’ve already voted in today’s general election via mail.
Monetizing Dogs
On my way to the bus stop, walked past this new business: dog hotel, dog day care, dog spa, …. The frontage stretches almost half a block.