Downtown East – Wells Fargo

This is a twin-tower project for Wells Fargo that will comprise 1.1 million square feet adjacent to the new Vikings stadium. Construction is well underway, and it’s a fun site to skulk around.

Here are the renderings:

Taken August 22, 2015

Construction updates from December 7, 2014:

These were taken August 17, 2014:

Federal Office Building

I’ve always loved this building, and am happy to see it being restored. Hopefully they shine some light on this nice exterior:

Pillsbury A Mill

Once the largest flour mill in the world, Pillsbury’s A Mill is being rehabbed by Dominion. The renovation will retain a lot of the building’s historic features, and will be one of the most unique housing addresses in the city once it’s finished. It will contain 240 affordable housing units geared toward local artists.This building is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Engineering Landmark.

Construction update on December 7, 2014:

A quick look on August 16, 2014:

 

 

Tom About Detroit

My new job at 10 Missions Media recently took me to Detroit, an appropriate destination for my foray into the automotive industry. I’ve been in the Detroit airport countless times, but never before had visited the city. I was so excited to check it out, and the reality was better than I imagined. Incredible, ornate old skyscrapers, people excited to talk about their city and the wonderful, amusing People Mover train. I can’t wait to get back to this great city!

The limousine Kennedy was shot in at the Henry Ford Museum

This is the chair Lincoln was shot in – at the Henry Ford Museum

The actual Rosa Parks bus

This is great ambiance – Lafayette Coney Island.

I ate 4 of these dogs while I was in town – at Lafayette Coney Island.

Nice little statue at a People Mover station

Inside the Renaissance Center

The Renaissance Center as viewed from inside the Cobo Center

Looking toward downtown on Woodward Avenue

A distant view of the Ambassador Bridge.

My friend Anna checking out the Rosa Parks seat on the bus.

Inside the Cobo Center.

One of my favorite sights while riding the People Mover.

AT&T Tower

Just a nice sunny day in downtown Minneapolis

AT&T Tower – Minneapolis, MN

Wisco Weekend

It felt like November, but it was still a good weekend up in Wisconsin. Highlights: bear sitting alongside a highway, dog time, the world’s best fish fry and a stop at a maple syrup shack.

Taken alongside Highway 70 just west of Fifield, Wisconsin.

Taken entering Fifield, Wisconsin from the east on Highway 70.

St. Anthony Falls

The Stone Arch Bridge was rocking today, the first 70-degree day of 2014. I try to spend a lot of time around the falls after the spring thaw when the water’s high.

St. Paul Saturday Drive

I took a Saturday drive down the Central Corridor route and ended up at the St. Paul riverfront.

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Minneapolis Junction

There's no better way to see the city than walking the tracks. Again, apologies on the over-saturation. I need to cool out.

Madison Arm Loop

Now that winter seems to be finally winding down, here's my favorite photo from this year's season. I took this on the Madison Arm snowmobile trail loop just north of West Yellowstone, Montana. Heavy snow was blowing in, but it was warm enough to ride without gloves! (and holy over saturation on the color - my apologies)