Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist in late morning. Wacker Drive at left.

Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist. Closer angle. Wacker Drive at left.

Aeriel view of Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist.

Aeriel view of Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist. Intersections of East Wacker Drive, North Wabash Avenue, and East Wacker Place.

222 North LaSalle, north and west sides, and north Loop in afternoon. At left, R.R. Donnelley Building and LaSalle-Wacker Building. West Wacker Drive in foreground.

222 North LaSalle from northeast in morning. Wacker Drive at right.

225 South Sixth from roof of 701 Building in downtown Minneapolis.

300 North LaSalle and Chicago River from roof of 35 East Wacker.

The 314 Hennepin Apartments, lower-rent downtown housing built in 1973.

330 North Wabash (formerly IBM Plaza) from roof of 35 East Wacker.

330 North Wabash (formerly IBM Plaza) and Trump International Hotel & Tower. Chicago River at lower frame. Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower at right.

333 Wacker Drive from roof of Merchandise Mart, before sunset.

333 Wacker Drive and northwest corner of Loop, from roof of Merchandise Mart, before sunset. Sears Tower visible in background at left.

333 Wacker Drive and northwest corner of Loop, from roof of Merchandise Mart, after sunset. L tracks cross over Wacker Drive and Chicago River.

350 West Mart Center in early morning from across Orleans Street. Tenants include Chicago Sun-Times and Holiday Inn.

350 West Mart Center from across Chicago River. Orleans Street bridge at right.

Tower crane with load at construction site for 353 North Clark. 400 North LaSalle condominiums in background.

Tower crane with load at construction site for 353 North Clark. 400 North LaSalle condominiums in background. Wider view.

Illuminated by construction lights, 353 North Clark rises to about the 30-floor level on its way to 44 floors, scheduled for completion in 2009.

Exterior lobby of 353 North Clark from across front driveway.

Southeast corner of 353 North Clark ground floor.

Southeast corner of 353 North Clark ground floor (closer view).

Long exposure at night of middle floors on south and east sides of 353 North Clark nearing completion.

353 North Clark from southeast. Westin Chicago River North at lower left. 321 North Clark at left.

353 North Clark from southeast. Westin Chicago River North at lower left. North Dearborn Street at lower right.

353 North Clark from southeast. Balconies of Marina City at right.

Close view from southeast of mid-level floors of 353 North Clark.

Southeast corner of 353 North Clark at mid-level.

35 East Wacker Drive at sunset from northwest. Chicago River, Wacker Drive and State Street in lower frame. Unitrin Building and Chicago Theatre at right.

35 East Wacker Drive in late afternoon from roof of Wrigley Building. South tower of Wrigley Building in foreground at left. Hotel 71 at left. Unitrin Building at right.

35 East Wacker Drive in late afternoon from northwest. Hotel Monaco at left.

35 East Wacker Drive from north shore of Chicago River.

35 East Wacker after sunset from north shore of Chicago River. Hotel 71 at left. Unitrin Building at right. Willis Tower visible at far right.

400 North LaSalle, a River North condominium, from southeast.

The Moose by Jack Kearney, a sculpture made of chrome car bumpers, on the plaza at 401 North Michigan Avenue.

The Moose by Jack Kearney, a sculpture made of chrome car bumpers, on the plaza at 401 North Michigan Avenue. Vertical version, with Tribune Tower in background.

Parking ramp at 501 Fourth Avenue South in downtown Minneapolis. View from southwest.

55 West Wacker Drive from parking ramp at Marina City. Sears Tower in background. 16-story building completed in 1968. Located at corner of West Wacker Drive and North Dearborn Street.

600 North Michigan Avenue at sunset from intersection of North Michigan Avenue and Ontario Street. Tenants include Grand Lux Cafe and Ann Taylor.

Bella Bacino’s and lower floors of 75 East Wacker Drive from across Wacker Drive.

Upper floors and cupola of 75 East Wacker Drive. London Guarantee Building at left, Hotel 71 at right.

75 East Wacker Drive in late afternoon from roof at Marina City, the shadow of which is in lower left frame.

Upper floors and cupola of 75 East Wacker Drive and Hotel 71 (right). Residential skyscraper Aqua under construction in distance.

32-story Accenture Tower. Visible at left: American Express Tower, Lutheran Brotherhood Building, Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, and downtown Saint Paul.

Accenture Tower, a 31-story office project in downtown Minneapolis. South Seventh Street at left, 701 Building in background. Accenture sign visible at bottom center of frame.

Control tower at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.

Main lobby of Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport from balcony overlooking ticket counters.

Woman talks on cell phone at airport.

Woman talks on cell phone while working on laptop computer in waiting area at airport.

Security checkpoint at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.

The Allerton Crowne Plaza on Michigan Avenue (Huron Street entrance).

Allerton Crowne Plaza, from Michigan Avenue and Huron Street.

Neon sign and water tower on roof of 187-foot Pillsbury “A” Mill Tile Elevator, from roof of 146-foot South “A” Mill.

Downtown Minneapolis and Mississippi riverfront from northeast in winter at sunrise.

Downtown Minneapolis and Mississippi Riverfront at sunset in winter. Bridges visible: Stone Arch (left), Third Street and Hennepin Avenue (right). St. Anthony Main retail complex at far right. In foreground at left, Xcel Energy substation.

An employee dispenses coffee beans into a container at Dunn Bros. coffeehouse.

Apple store from across North Michigan Avenue.

Target Fireworks Show, an event of the 2004 Minneapolis Aquatennial. Red fireworks display along Third Avenue Bridge. Saint Anthony Falls in foreground.

Number 212 of 500 “Red Cubes” scattered around the city by The Art Institute of Chicago. This one is near State and Lake Streets.

AT&T Tower from roof of Orchestra Hall. Marquette Avenue at right.

View looking northeast from roof of Orchestra Hall. AT&T Tower at right. IDS Center and Wells Fargo Center at left. Back yard of WCCO Television in foreground. Also visible is Dahl Violin Shop in lower left frame.

Bally’s Las Vegas in daytime from Las Vegas Boulevard.

Brokers and traders on ECM Trading Floor at U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray.

Barbara in black dress and gold necklace, sitting in front of fireplace and painting.

Seen from Marina City, a Chicago Fire Department boat battles a fire on the Chicago River near the State Street bridge.

Seen from Marina City, a Chicago Fire Department boat battles a fire on the Chicago River near the State Street bridge. Wider view of fire.

Jewelry design by Cristine Bastina arranged on tabletop with grandfather clock in background.

Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue, and downtown Chicago are reflected in the north side of Cloud Gate, a 110-ton, 33-foot tall highly polished elliptical sculpture, said to be inspired by liquid mercury, by British artist Ani

Passenger cab of Car No. 21, photographed from 43rd floor of 33 South Sixth Street in downtown Minneapolis. Elevator door is center-opening.

Buttons on car operating panel. Elevator hall in background.

Woman standing in elevator, pressing button on operating panel (vertical).

Woman standing in elevator, pressing button on operating panel (horizontal).

Seen from above, a Bell UH-1 helicopter with National Guard identification flies low over State Street bridge in downtown Chicago.

Bellagio Hotel after sunset from Las Vegas Boulevard.

Long exposure of Bellagio Hotel with fountain after sunset from Las Vegas Boulevard.

Bellagio Hotel in daytime from Las Vegas Boulevard.

Betcee sitting on bed, with white stockings.

Betcee lying on bed, without stockings.

Betcee lying on bed, without stockings.

Models: Emily, Betcee, Ben

Models: Emily, Betcee, Ben

Lying on black leather sofa in front of patio window overlooking downtown.

Lying on black leather sofa in front of patio window.

Lying on rug next to windows of Chicago condominium.

Lying on rug next to windows of Chicago condominium.

Block E retail center. View from corner of First Avenue North and South Sixth Street. Bellanotte restaurant at left. Skyway from Target Center in upper-right corner. Building entrance and Starbucks restaurant at right.

Block E retail center. View from fountain, looking at north corner of building. Sixth Street in background. Bellanotte restaurant at right.

Mississippi River between Boom Island park (left) and downtown Minneapolis (right). Riverboat Anson Northrup docked at left.

Saks Fifth Avenue wing of Gaviidae Common retail center.

Man and woman outside entrance to Saks Fifth Avenue.

Level three entrance to Neiman Marcus from Gaviidae Common.

Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park.

Buckingham Fountain in afternoon with Sears Tower, CNA Building (right) and 311 South Wacker Drive (left) in background.

Intersection of North Michigan Avenue and East Delaware Place. Bulgari jeweler in background.

Vacant space formerly occupied by Linguini & Bob restaurant. View from northwest corner looking toward front of Butler Square.

Butler Square from balcony at Block E retail center, overlooking intersection of First Avenue & Sixth Street.

Butler Square from balcony overlooking intersection of First Avenue & Sixth Street.

Turn-of-the-century buildings along First Avenue in Warehouse District of downtown Minneapolis. Left to right, Butler Square (1906), Butler North (1900), Kickernick Building (1896), and Wyman-Partridge Building (1909).

East atrium of Butler Square, from main entrance. The glider, Speed Astir, was built for racing competition by Burkhart Grob Aircraft Company of West Germany in the late 1970’s. Its wing span is 49.2 feet.

Statue of Harry Flood Byrd in northwest corner of Capitol Square. General Assembly Building in background.

Statue of Harry Flood Byrd in northwest corner of Capitol Square. Closer angle.

Caesars Palace in daytime from Las Vegas Boulevard.

Chicago Architectural Foundation’s “Chicago Model City” display in atrium of Sante Fe Building.

Lighted Budweiser sign featuring likeness of sports broadcaster Harry Caray on side of Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, from across Kinzie Street.

Caroline in the study.

Woman adjusts stocking in living room of 70-year-old apartment building.

The Cathedral of Saint Paul at sunset from roof of Archdiocese Chancery Office.

Marina City branch of JPMorgan Chase & Co., from near State Street. East tower in background.

Marina City branch of JPMorgan Chase & Co., from near State Street. East side of office building at Marina City.

Chicago Harbor at sunrise from John G. Shedd Aquarium. Sears Tower at left. Buildings along Michigan Avenue include Hilton Chicago (far left), Metropolitan Tower (center), and Smurfit-Stone Building (far right). Windows on (reddish) CNA Building h

Chicago Harbor at sunrise from John G. Shedd Aquarium. Sears Tower at left. CNA Building at right.

Chicago River west of Dearborn Street. Chicago Water Taxi in foreground. Marina City in background. Westin Chicago River North at left.

Chicago River west of Dearborn Street. Water Taxi in foreground. Wendella boat Ouilmette emerging under bridge. Marina City in background. Westin Chicago River North at left.

Chicago River west of Dearborn Street. Wendella boat Marquette in foreground. Marina City in background. Westin Chicago River North at left.

Chicago River, looking east in late afternoon. Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower at left. Equitable Building at right. Michigan Avenue bridge at lower right.

Michigan Avenue bridge over Chicago River at sunset. Wacker Drive in background.

Vertical view looking directly west down Chicago River at sunset from roof of Hotel 71 on East Wacker Drive.

View looking west down Chicago River. Taller buildings at left include Leo Burnett Building, R.R. Donnelley Building, and Engineering Building. At far end, Riverbend Condominiums. At right, Merchandise Mart and Marina City complex.

North Loop, Chicago. View at sunset looking west down Chicago River. At left, West Wacker Drive, Leo Burnett Building, and R.R. Donnelley Building. At far end, Riverbend Condominiums. Marina City complex at right.

Chicago River, closer view of north channel. Riverbend condominiums at far end. West Wacker Drive at left. Merchandise Mart at right.

Vertical view looking directly west down Chicago River (north channel) at sunset from roof of Hotel 71 on East Wacker Drive. Riverbend condominiums at far end. West Wacker Drive at left. Merchandise Mart and Marina City at right.

Chicago River from Marina City complex north of the Loop in late afternoon. Four recreational boats going west pass a tour boat going east. In background, State Street bridge and West Wacker Drive.

State Street bridge (trunnion bascule) over Chicago River, raised to allow passage of sailboats. In background, Leo Burnett Building (left) and R.R. Donnelley Building (right).

Sailboats pass under the State Street Bridge in Chicago, returning from summer moorings for winter storage.

Chicago River, looking east from North LaSalle Street after sunset.

View looking NE toward Chicago River in late afternoon from terrace of Renaissance Chicago Hotel. Intersection of Wacker Drive and State Street in foreground. Vertical version. Buildings include Wrigley Building, 401 North Michigan Avenue, 360 Nor

View looking NE toward Chicago River at 5:00 p.m. Intersection of Wacker Drive and State Street in foreground. Horizontal version. Buildings include Wrigley Building, 401 North Michigan Avenue, 360 North Michigan, 75 East Wacker Drive, Hot

View looking NE toward Chicago River in late afternoon. Intersection of Wacker Drive and State Street in foreground. Horizontal version. Buildings include Wrigley Building, 401 North Michigan Avenue, 75 East Wacker Drive, Hotel 71, and Sev

View toward Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, and 401 North Michigan Avenue from near intersection of State Street and Wacker Drive. Chicago River and Wabash Avenue bridge in foreground. Trump International Hotel & Tower at left. Chicago Water

Chicago River from Wabash Avenue bridge, looking east in early afternoon. Water taxi in lower right. Wrigley Building at left. 401 North Michigan Avenue and Michigan Avenue bridge in background.

Chicago River and north end of Michigan Avenue bridge. Water taxi in lower right.

Bridgehouse at southeast corner of Michigan Avenue bridge. Chicago River, Columbus Drive, and Lake Shore Drive in background at left. Photographed from bridgehouse across Michigan Avenue.

Chicago River from Michigan Avenue bridgehouse. Chicago’s Little Lady tour boat at lower left. In background, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Columbus Drive, and Lake Shore Drive.

Chicago River from Wabash Avenue bridge in early afternoon. Wrigley Building at left. Wendella tour boats at right. Michigan Avenue bridge and 401 North Michigan in distance.

Chicago River from Wabash Avenue bridge at 2:00 p.m. Wrigley Building at left. Wendella tour boats and kayak at right. Michigan Avenue bridge and 401 North Michigan in distance.

Chicago River from Wabash Avenue bridge in early afternoon. Wrigley Building at left. Chicago’s First Lady tour boat at right. Michigan Avenue bridge and 401 North Michigan in distance.

View through circular window on Michigan Avenue bridgehouse. Identical bridgehouse directly across river. Wrigley Building at left. Michigan Avenue bridge at right. Man on lower deck is Vincent Falk, who dances on bridges for the amusement of tour boa

Buildings along Chicago River at sunset. Hotel 71, 35 East Wacker Drive, Unitrin Building, and Leo Burnett Building.

Chicago River from State Street bridge in late morning, looking east.

Two-story-tall entry arch of the Chicago Stock Exchange, salvaged in 1972 and re-erected in 1977 in a garden adjacent to The Art Institute of Chicago.

Chicago Theater on North State Street. Marina City complex in background at left.

Front of Chicago Theater from west side of State Street.

McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade passes Chicago Theater.

Three runners from Kenya are among the first of 34,792 participants in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to cross Wacker Drive in front of Marina City at 7:35 a.m.

First and second banana. Following the elite runners, thousands of other participants, both serious and otherwise, stream past Marina City.

Participants in the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in front of Marina City.

Participants in the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in front of Marina City.

Participants in the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in front of Marina City.

Participants in the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in front of Marina City.

The Churchill apartment building and retail center between Marquette Avenue and Second Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. United States Post Office and Third Avenue bridge over Mississippi River in background.

Cigar box, coffee cup, and Rum bottle.

City Center retail center in downtown Minneapolis from intersection of Nicollet Mall and Seventh Street. Farmer’s Market stand in front. In background, Minneapolis Marriott City Center, 33 South Sixth Street, and 50 South Sixth.

Skyway between City Center and Block E entertainment complex, from Block E end. Sign directs pedestrians to City Center, Marshall Field’s, Theatre District, and IDS Center. T.G.I. Friday’s restaurant visible on street below.

Standing in the skyway (pedestrian bridge) entrance to the retail storefront area, carpenter Brian Skor, lit by a halogen work lamp, works with pliers on a metal stud. Fifty South Sixth (50 South Sixth) is connected by skyway to Gaviidae Commo

Bricklayers Steven Ruzek (left) and James Sipprell (right) construct a wall of concrete blocks.

Construction workers pour a concrete floor.

Workers construct a wooden form around the perimeter of the 28th floor, into which concrete will be poured.

Sign at construction site: “Notice – hard hats must be worn on site.”

Two workers monitor flow from a Cemstone cement truck into a receptacle that will then pump it to the 20th floor.

Closer view of flow from a cement truck.

Long view down core shaft, up which concrete is being pumped.

Tower crane and cab, from roof of building.

Close-up of tower crane cab and operator.

Close-up of tower crane cab and operator (looking at camera).

Signatures and graffiti left by construction workers on the last beam put into place at the very top of the building.

Safety Coordinator Russell Lewis inspects concrete work being done to the penthouse by workers on the scaffold in background. Taller buildings in distance are Wells Fargo Center, IDS Center, and 33 South Sixth.

Wide view (horizontal) of roof with tower crane in background and 33 South Sixth in distance at left.

Roof with tower crane in background and 33 South Sixth in distance at left (veritical).

Wide view of roof with tower crane in background and 33 South Sixth in distance at left (horizontal, looking directly at tower crane).

Close-up of welding tool, with sparks and smoke.

Welder Jamie Rootes spot-welds a large steel platform into place on I-beams, on roof of building.

Welder Jamie Rootes spot-welds a large steel platform into place on I-beams, on roof of building (brighter version).

Two workers, wearing safety harnesses, walk along edge of gap in the floor.

Flag and signatures left by construction workers on the last beam put into place at the very top of the building. The building topped out on September 12, 2000.

Surrounded by iron beams, a worker moves metal roofing material into place.

Workers rake wet concrete. Beau Bune in foreground.

Construction workers (with backs to camera) pour a concrete floor.

Carpenter, wearing hard hat, kneepads, and large tool belt, uses an electric rotary saw to cut a piece of plywood suspended on a sawhorse. The word “CORE” on the sawhorse refers to the core elevator shaft.

Carpenter measures wood using a tape measure.

Extreme close-up of a Stud Gun, a tool that inserts a steel stud into the floor and then welds it into place (more smoke).

Extreme close-up of a Stud Gun, a tool that inserts a steel stud into the floor and then welds it into place (more sparks)..

Worker (Dan Coolie) operating the Stud Gun tool, which resembles a large soldering gun.

Large decorative glass panels (that will adorn the building exterior) are lined up on their side in foreground at left. In background at right are two workers getting the panels ready for installation.

Overhead shot of one worker (at top of frame) reaching to unhook a glass panel that has been moved into place. On the floor below him, a masonry worker coincidentally reaches in the same direction to move a concrete block into place.

Plumber Jordon Weise (facing) solders copper pipes that will be part of a restroom.

Plumber Jordon Weise (side view) solders copper pipes that will be part of a restroom.

Two window washers suspended directly across the street, working on a building with reflective windows.

Two window washers suspended directly across the street, working on a building with reflective windows (slight variation).

Wide-angle view of unfinished space that will be occupied by a law firm. The firm requested a distinctive red staircase, which has been installed. Fireproofing material, recently applied, coats the steel beams in the ceiling.

Extreme close-up of an electric rotary saw in use.

Carpenter Rick Teague, wearing safety harness, stands on a ladder and hammers a nail into a piece of wood.

Skeleton of building being constructed is reflected in mirrored surface of Dain Rauscher Plaza across the street.

Carpenter Mike Jennings kneels at edge of building. This image shows how workers are connected to a steel cable that runs along the perimeter of the building.

Carpenter Mike Jennings measures a space on the metal floor with a tape measure.

Carpenter Mike Jennings inspects the floor at edge of building.

Fifty South Sixth (50 South Sixth) under construction in downtown Minneapolis. Early morning in fall 2000, from roof of Gaviidae Common.

Upward view of construction site from roof of Gaviidae Common retail center, directly across from front corner.

Corner of Sixth Street South and Nicollet Mall with Fifty South Sixth (50 South Sixth) under construction.

Downward view of construction site near front corner at intersection of South Sixth Street and Nicollet Mall.

At 3:30 every Thursday afternoon, an 18-wheel semi from Egan Mechanical Contractors pulls into the lot with building materials.

The tower crane lowers a hook and within 15 minutes, the truck’s trailer load is on its way to the 19th floor.

Trailer being lifted by tower crane.

Another view of trailer being lifted, from roof of Gaviidae Common retail center.

The trailer is turned in the right direction and pulled into place.

The trailer sails above traffic on a busy street in downtown Minneapolis.

19 minutes after arriving on site, the trailer is delivered to the 19th floor.

Tower crane being assembled at 353 North Clark. 400 North LaSalle at left.

Tower crane being assembled at 353 North Clark. Workers visible on jib. 400 North LaSalle at left.

Tower crane being assembled at 353 North Clark. 400 North LaSalle at left. Vertical version.

Lower part of mobile crane used to assemble tower crane at 353 North Clark.

Tjernlund CPC-3 combustion air and draft control installed on 20th floor of west tower at Marina City.

Crate and Barrel at corner of North Michigan Avenue and East Erie Street, after sunset.

Empty Chicago “L” train en route to O’Hare airport.

Dain Rauscher Plaza from roof of Minneapolis Marriott City Center. Gaviidae Common retail center in lower right corner.

Dain Rauscher Plaza in mid-afternoon in November. 50 South Sixth at left. Rand Tower at right. Pillsbury Center in background. Gaviidae Common in lower right.

Dain Rauscher Plaza at noon in December from roof of Minneapolis Marriott City Center.

Art deco lobby of Dain Rauscher Plaza. Wide view from front doors.

View toward NE from 23rd floor of Dain Rauscher Plaza. Includes Fifth Street Towers, Municipal Building, Qwest Building, and Pillsbury Center. Window washing crew at right. In background, St. Paul grain elevators.

Reception area on 38th floor of Dain Rauscher Plaza.

Dain Rausher Plaza with Gaviidae Common in foreground, from roof of Marshall Field’s.

Reception area of PepsiAmericas, the second largest bottler of Pepsi Cola.

View from roof of Dain Rauscher Plaza, looking northeast. Third Street Bridge at left.

Workers clear snow from in front of Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza.

Close view of Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza in winter.

Daley Plaza in winter. Picasso sculpture at right. Chicago City Hall in background at left.

CFD vehicles respond to emergency medical call at Westin Chicago River North, across Dearborn Street from House of Blues Chicago. Closer angle.

CFD vehicles respond to emergency medical call at Westin Chicago River North, across Dearborn Street from House of Blues Chicago. Wider angle.

Mountain trail in southern Califnronia.

People walking on beach in southern California.

Diane in black robe on sofa.

Nude woman in natural light.

Elvis impersonator Pete Tidd selects a scarf from assistant Thomas Adamson while performing in a contest at Dick’s Last Resort.

Southwest corner of Marina City from Dearborn Street bridge. Dick’s Last Resort in lower frame.

Dick’s Last Resort sign in front of House of Blues sign at Marina City on North Dearborn Street.

Southwest corner of Marina City commercial platform from Dearborn Street bridge.

Southwest corner of Marina City from across Chicago River.

South side of Marina City from across Chicago River.

Close-up of Dick’s Last Resort sign on south side of Marina City.

Marina, commercial platform, and plaza levels at Marina City.

Lower southwest corner of Marina City from Wabash Avenue. Chicago Water Taxi in foreground.

The Drake Hotel in January from north plaza at sunset. Lighted gazebo in foreground. Visible in background John Hancock Center, Water Tower Place, and Palmolive Building.

Downtown Minneapolis looking north at sunset from roof of Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.

Doubletree Guest Suites at sunset from roof of WCCO Television at intersection of 11th Street & Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.

Minnetonka Executive Office Building.

Valley Creek Office Park.

Maple Grove Executive Plaza.

River City Centre (angle view).

River City Centre (direct view).

The Hamilton commercial/residential complex.

Upstairs bedroom of country home in southern Kansas.

Country home in Kansas from front yard at sunrise.

Geisha doll in glass case.

Front parlor of Victorian interior design.

East bank of Mississippi River. North end of Merrian Street bridge from Nicollet Island.

Southeast side of Village at St. Anthony Falls, from Hennepin Avenue in late morning

Village Townhomes at St. Anthony Falls, along First Avenue NE. Closer view of 221 First Avenue NE, from east. Lofts in background.

City of Chicago application for ballot signed by voter and initialed by election judge.

Election judge Helen Panagos helps a voter, Michael Michalak, insert a completed ballot into a ballot scanner

Sequoia Voter Card Activator, printing election results for polling place.

Election judge signs envelope containing ballots.

Dozens of ballot cases, each containing ballots and supporting documents from Chicago’s 42nd and 43rd wards, wait processing at Walter Payton College Prep on North Wells Street.

After the polls close, most of the work begins for election judges, who will consolidate results from various types of ballots, then transmit the results to Chicago’s Board of Elections Commission. At left, a credentialed poll watcher

Election judge Helen Panagos helps a voter insert a completed ballot into a ballot scanner.

Voting booths await voters in Chicago’s 27th Precinct on February 2.

Emily on floor.

Emily on posing stool.

The Wendella vessel Ouilmette passes the Erie Street dock in mid-afternoon.

Atrium of Exposition Hall in Riverplace office complex.

Freeway sign for Kennedy Expressway near O’Hare airport in Chicago.

Clubhouse exterior from deck at The Falls at Riverplace. Apartment units in background (Falls on left, Pinnacle on right).

Kitchen, viewed from living room, of one-bedroom unit at The Falls at Riverplace.

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis from across Hennepin Avenue bridge at sunset.

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis from across Mississippi River at sunrise.

Buttons in freight elevator.

Fifty South Sixth, under construction in downtown Minneapolis by M.A. Mortenson Company, at sunset. Building at left is 33 South Sixth. Both buildings were designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

One of two tower cranes on Fifty South Sixth construction site, next to core elevator shaft. Photographed at sunset from roof of City Center.

Fifty South Sixth in downtown Minneapolis at sunrise from roof of Gaviidae Common.

Downtown Minneapolis at sunset in early September, from Wyman Building.

Downtown Minneapolis after sunset in early September, from Wyman Building.

Closer view of Fifty South Sixth from Wyman Building.

Downtown Minneapolis before sunset in early September, from Wyman Building.

Fifty South Sixth. Composite of inner skeleton and building exterior.

Fifty South Sixth and Nicollet Mall at sunrise from roof of Gaviidae Common in downtown Minneapolis.

Closer view of lower half of Fifty South Sixth, at corner of Sixth Street & Nicollet Mall.

Fifty South Sixth lobby from north end of upper level.

Elevator lobby at Fifty South Sixth.

Corner entrance to Fifty South Sixth from interior lobby.

Security desk and upper level of Fifty South Sixth from inside Nicollet Mall entrance.

Fifty South Sixth from roof of Marquette Hotel.

A fire truck from Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 42 is parked in front of the east residential tower at Marina City.

Mixed-use complex at 605 North Michigan Avenue, former location of The First National Bank of Chicago.

Elizabeth, a Marina City resident, uses an ascent trainer in the west tower fitness room.

Fitness room on 20th floor of west tower at Marina City.

Corner signage of Flamingo Las Vegas in daytime.

South and west sides of Flamingo Las Vegas.from Caesers Palace.

Last residence of Floyd Harkrader (1900-1985). North and west sides of house, photographed at sunset on an overcast day.

Last residence of Floyd Harkrader (1900-1985). South and west sides of house, photographed in afternoon on a clear day.

Minneapolis Farmer’s Market set up along Nicollet Mall. Photographed near Eighth Street South over noon hour. Dain Rauscher Plaza and Gaviidae Common in background at left.

The Foshay Tower, built in 1929, and AT&T Tower, built in 1991, from roof of Midwest Plaza in downtown Minneapolis. Photographed at sunset in early September.

The Foshay Tower with TCF Tower and Piper Jaffray Tower, from roof of Midwest Plaza in downtown Minneapolis.

WFTC Fox 29 News@Nine television news set.

Co-anchors Jordana Green and Chris Conangla on the “News@Nine” set at Fox 29 News, which later became UPN 29.

Fox 29 News Chief Meteorologist Karl Spring.

Sunrise over Stone Arch Bridge, on Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.

Stone Arch Bridge and Upper Lock, from Southeast Steam Plant.

Downtown Minneapolis from eastern shore of Mississippi River.

Victorian farmhouse near Partridge in late morning.

The Gateway Fountain at Gateway Park, at Hennepin Avenue and First Street South. Flag is on top of a George Washington Memorial. At right, River Towers Condominium. Hennepin Avenue Bridge in background. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis at left.

Gaviidae Common retail center in downtown Minneapolis.

Gaviidae Common and Dain Rauscher Plaza reflected in tinted windows of Marriott Hotel.

15 x 25-foot United States flag on display at Gaviidae Common retail center in downtown Minneapolis.

Holiday decorations in atrium of Saks Fifth Avenue wing at Gaviidae Common retail center in downtown Minneapolis.

South tower of Hennepin Avenue Bridge over Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis.

Grain Belt Beer sign at north end of Hennepin Avenue Bridge.

Grain elevator in Kansas, taken from lot of Kincaid Equipment Manufacturing, a farm implement dealer.

Genevieve sitting on hotel bed with lace nightgown in foreground.

General Electric “Americana” oven (circa 1970) in kitchen of condominium unit at John Hancock Center.

Close-up of General Electric thermostat circa 1960s.

Flour mills on west bank of Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.

Washburn A Mill and Mill City Museum from underneath the Stone Arch Bridge.

The Ard Godfrey House, built in 1848, the earliest frame house still standing in Minneapolis. Our Lady of Lourdes church steeple at right.

Schroeder Barn at Mennonite Heritage Museum. Built in 1902 and restored by the museum.

Schroeder Barn (left). In background, Friesen House, built in 1911 by Bernhard Friesen. Antique farm equipment in foreground. At right, windmill built in 1912 by Woodmanse Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois.

Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church in Goessel.

On the west side of the west tower of Marina City, brothers Cruz (left) and Hernando (right) Gonzales work from a “swing stage” scaffold suspended approximately 260 feet above Dearborn Street.

Suspended just beyond the 29th floor of the west tower at Marina City, Cruz and Hernando prepare to move on to the next balcony.

A police car for “City of Gotham” is parked on North State Street across from a set for The Dark Knight, a movie in the “Batman“ series being filmed in Chicago.

Batman stunt vehicle. View from passenger side of Ford Crown Victoria. To the right of the gear shift is a strip of masking tape, on which the words LIGHTS ON WINDOWS UP are written.

Rear of Batman stunt vehicle.

Downtown Chicago at sunrise from Grant Park. Buckingham Fountain in foreground. Sears Tower at left.

Metropolitan Tower from Grant Park. Buckingham Fountain in foreground.

Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park seconds after it has switched on for the day. Wide angle from southeast. Sears Tower in distance at left. Trump International Hotel & Tower under construction at right.

Buckingham Fountain in Chicago’s Grant Park, 2008. Photographed from southeast in morning. Sears Tower in distance at left. Trump International Hotel & Tower under construction at right.

Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park in morning. Medium angle. From southeast with downtown Chicago in background.

Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. Close angle.

Construction workers on aerial lift tend to decorative fixture on front of Greenway Self-Park.

Eastman townhouse complex (now Grove Street Flats).

Living room of residence on 70th floor of John Hancock Center.

View looking south from John Hancock Center. Trump International Hotel & Tower at left. Sears Tower at right.

Residential lobby of John Hancock Center.

Swimming pool on 44th floor of John Hancock Center.

Plaza and west side of John Hancock Center (vertical).

High angle looking up at John Hancock Center from southwest corner.

Plaza and west side of John Hancock Center (horizontal).

Lower floors of John Hancock Center from across North Michigan Avenue.near East Chestnut Street.

Plaza of John Hancock Center from southwest.

Plaza of John Hancock Center from southwest. Alternate version.

High angle looking up at John Hancock Center from southwest corner.

John Hancock Center, looking up from in front of main entrance. Illinois flag at top of frame.

View from Navy Pier, looking northwest toward John Hancock Center in early morning. Water Tower Place to left of Hancock.

Main entrance to Harrah’s Las Vegas in daytime from other side of Las Vegas Boulevard.

Riverboats parked at public dock at Harriet Island Regional Park near downtown Saint Paul.

Hennepin Avenue Bridge over Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis, from roof of Nicollet Island Inn.

Hennepin County Government Center, a 24-story granite building, from north. Third Avenue South at right. Minneapolis City Hall in background, with United States Courthouse behind it.

Downtown Saint Paul, from High Bridge over Mississippi River (lighter version).

Downtown Saint Paul, from High Bridge over Mississippi River (darker version).

Hilton Minneapolis, a 25-story Victorian brick hotel on Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. Photographed in mid-afternoon from roof of Orchestra Hall.

Living room (with sepia toning) of Crown Suite penthouse apartment at Heritage Landing.

Crown Suite penthouse apartment at Heritage Landing in downtown Minneapolis.

Heritage Landing apartment/townhome complex. View of central courtyard from street entrance.

Heritage Landing townhomes on Second Street North. Entire southwest side.

Heritage Landing apartments and townhomes at sunrise from roof of Creamette Historic Loft Apartments on North First Street. Downtown Minneapolis in background.

Downtown Minneapolis at sunset in February, from penthouse apartment at Heritage Landing (wider version).

Downtown Minneapolis at sunset in February, from penthouse apartment at Heritage Landing (tighter version).

House of Blues at Marina City from west side of North Dearborn Street.

A taxi exits driveway at House of Blues at Marina City, from west side of North Dearborn Street.

Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church in Inman.

Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church (closer angle).

Santa hops on bus for long ride back to North Pole.

Man on stilts walks along “Animal Circus” train in 2000 Holidazzle Parade.

Dressed as The Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz, 5 Eyewitness News Sports Director/Anchor Joe Schmit prepares to deliver a live report from near the starting point of the parade. At left, a television camera and operator are silhouetted against the p

A doodlebug, a motorized mini-float that spins, decorated with fiber optic lighting. Named “Howie Dazzle,” the TCF Holidazzle float is approaching the corner of Nicollet Mall and 11th Street South.

The 2004 Winter Carnival Ice Palace on West Seventh Street in downtown Saint Paul. View from southwest corner during magenta phase of light show.

IDS Center from roof of City Center. Wells Fargo Center is seen in panes of reflective glass.

Exterior view of 23,000 square foot Crystal Court (with Christmas decorations) of IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis. Upper part of 105-foot ceiling-to-floor water fountain can be seen in blue light, in center.

ING ReliaStar 111 Building on Washington Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. Photographed at sunset from parking lot of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company across street.

ReliaStar Life Insurance Company with downtown Minneapolis in background.

Security desk in skyway lobby of ING ReliaStar 111 Building (111 Washington Avenue).

Downtown Minneapolis from parking ramp at Hennepin Avenue and North Second Street.

Variation of ingpark1, photographed after sunset.

InterContinental Chicago from roof of Wrigley Building to southwest in early afternoon. Tribune Tower at right.

InterContinental Chicago from across North Michigan Avenue. Main entrance at left. Entrance to bar at right.

International Centre atrium from skyway level near AT&T Tower. Security desk on ground floor in lower left corner. “International Centre” sign on skyway wall at left. Leeann Chin restaurant at right.

East side of International Centre in downtown Minneapolis, from NRG Energy Center parking ramp. South Ninth Street in foreground. AT&T Tower in background at right. Hilton Minneapolis at left.

North tower of International Centre.

International Centre, east side of south tower, from across Second Avenue South.

Portrait of Beeky and Jackie in Jackie’s living room.

Janie, marketing genius, photographed in studio against white light disk.

Joffrey Tower from northwest in afternoon (center frame). Lake Michigan in distance.

God Bless America by American sculptor J. Seward Johnson. The 25-foot-tall artwork is a tribute to Grant Wood’s painting, “American Gothic.” 401 North Michigan in background.

At Pioneer Court on North Michigan Avenue, Jack Kearney’s sculpture The Moose appears to be stalking J. Seward Johnson’s sculpture God Bless America.

J. Seward Johnson’s sculpture God Bless America, in front of 401 North Michigan, from across Michigan Avenue.

Statue of Benito Juarez (1806-1872), President of Mexico. Julian Martinez, sculptor. Located on Plaza of the Americas between Realtor Building (left) and Wrigley Building (right). Michigan Avenue and NBC Tower in background.

Newborn Justin Dahlman sleeps in hospital nursery as his father, Alan, adjusts his blanket.

Justin Dahlman on sofa with book by William Shakespeare.

Justin Dahlman in his front yard.

Angelyn, modeling a sweater by designer Dia Jenks.

Angelyn, seated next to globe.

Angelyn, standing in doorway of dressing room.

Angelyn, standing on wooden riser near window.

Low-angle view from main entrance to JV & Company, a clothing store at Gaviidae Common retail center.

Sculpture against red wall and below interior store sign at JV & Company.

Salt grinder and rail system on display at Kansas Underground Salt Museum.

Salt mining equipment on display at Kansas Underground Salt Museum.

Entrance to gift shop at Kansas Underground Salt Museum.

At Kansas Underground Salt Museum, message spray painted onto salt strata commemorating completion of a passageway in 2004.

Barn near Hutchinson, Kansas (close angle).

Barn near Hutchinson, Kansas (wide angle).

Reception area of The Lacek Group, an advertising agency on the 18th floor of International Centre. Neighboring building AT&T Tower visible through windows. Office cubicles in background at right.

La Jolla Inn from across Prospect Street.

Sea lions at La Jolla Cove. Spectators on breakwater at top of frame. At right, a young sea lion has just emerged from the ocean.

Seagull (above) and woman (below) look out onto Pacific Ocean.

View from balcony at La Jolla Inn.

A seagull watches a woman eat on a rooftop dining area in southern California.

Close angle of sea gull sitting on balcony railing with sea gull in flight in background.

Close angle of sea gull sitting on balcony railing with ocean in background.

Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago. Lake Shore Drive in distance. Lake Michigan at right. Palmolive Building in lower frame.

Landscape Structures on Seventh Street. Front and east sides of addition. Photographed at sunrise during last week of construction.

Lunchroom at Landscape Structures, with tables and chairs arranged, from north courtyard entrance. Photographed using mixture of ambient light and flash.

Lobby, including two-story mural of child with playground equipment manufactured by Landscape Structures. From main entrance, looking toward office space on east side of building.

Lobby, including two-story mural (left) of child with playground equipment manufactured by Landscape Structures. From main entrance, looking toward office space on west side of building.

Fourth of July fireworks over Our Lady of Lourdes (left), La Rive condominium (center), and Riverplace complex (right) in downtown Minneapolis.

Laurel Cemetery in Yoder, Kansas.

Top floors and spire of The LaSalle Wacker, photographed from northeast at sunset.

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak (left in photo) and unidentified construction workers break ground for building of new five-story $110 million public library in downtown Minneapolis.

Former newspaper reporter R.T. Rybak, who later found work as the mayor of Minneapolis, speaks with an unidentified guest prior to the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Minneapolis Central Library.

Eastern shore of Mississippi River, from Nicollet Island in Minneapolis (Winter).

Eastern shore of Mississippi River, from Nicollet Island in Minneapolis (Winter).

Eastern shore of Mississippi River, from Nicollet Island in Minneapolis (Spring).

Eastern shore of Mississippi River, from Nicollet Island in Minneapolis, in four seasons (January 16, April 29, October 13, July 4).

Eastern shore of Mississippi River, from Nicollet Island in Minneapolis (Summer).

Eastern shore of Mississippi River, from Nicollet Island in Minneapolis (Fall).

Our Lady of Lourdes church in Fall from Nicollet Island along Mississippi River.

Front and north side of Our Lady of Lourdes church in northeast Minneapolis.

View from 8th floor condominium at La Rive. Roof of Exposition Hall in lower left corner. East Bridge office building, The Falls/The Pinnacle apartment buildings in background. At right, Our Lady of Lourdes church and rectory.

Nave and chancel, built in 1877 to resemble French Provincial churches common to Quebec. Quebec flag in upper right. Father Charles Froehle officiates a wedding ceremony.

Father Charles Froehle (lower center, facing front of church) leads Christmas Eve Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes.

46th Street Light Rail Station. At 2:09 p.m., a southbound train arrives at the station. Northbound platform and Hiawatha Avenue in background.

A northbound Metro Transit train in lower left of frame approaches a crossing near Currie Park near the Cedar-Riverside station south of downtown Minneapolis. Metrodome in background.

Fort Snelling Light Rail Station. Northbound train reflects setting sun. Passengers visible through open door.

Fort Snelling Light Rail Station. Photographed at sunset, the motion blur of an arriving southbound train appears superimposed on the station.

Southwest side of Minneapolis City Hall and Government Plaza Light Rail Station on South 5th Street, from north plaza of Hennepin County Government Center.

Nicollet Mall Light Rail Station about one hour after sunrise, when first light is reaching platform. Train at right is stopped at station. Buildings in background include Gaviidae Common, 50 South Sixth, and Renaissance Square.

Light Rail Station from sidewalk in front of V.A. Medical Center in early afternoon. Historic V.A. buildings in background. Southbound train arriving at station.

Lobby of Lumber Exchange building at Hennepin Avenue and South Fifth Street.

Las Vegas Boulevard with MGM Grand Hotel at right.

Bridgehouse at south end of Michigan Avenue Bridge over Chicago River. Sculpture is Defense and Regeneration, created by Henry Hering in 1925.

Macy’s department store at Water Tower Place on Michigan Avenue, from intersection with East Pearson Street. Vertical version.

Macy’s department store at Water Tower Place on Michigan Avenue, from intersection with East Pearson Street. Horizontal version.

Marina City II (west tower), Marina City I (east tower), and 330 North Wabash on near north side of downtown Chicago in late afternoon.

Marina City complex and 330 North Wabash. Chicago River at right.

Close angle of Marina City west tower (floors 20-34) with east tower in background.

Marina City mixed-use complex from roof of Carbide & Carbon Building. View from southeast in mid-morning.

View looking northwest with Marina City complex in frame, at sunset in December from roof of Hotel 71 on East Wacker Drive.

Marina City (at right) along Chicago River at sunset. Wacker Drive at left. State Street in lower frame.

Marina City from southeast at sunset (close angle). Riverbend Condominiums at left.

View from top of mechanical penthouse on east residential tower of Marina City. In background at left, R.R. Donnelley Building and Sears Tower.

Marina City from northwest at sunset. Close angle, vertical. In background, Aon Center and Two Prudential Plaza. 321 North Clark at right.

River North zone of Chicago. Wrigley Building at left. 330 North Wabash in center. At right, Marina City complex, Westin Chicago River North, and 321 North Clark. Aon Center and Two Prudential Plaza in background. Lake Michigan in distance.

View looking northeast from roof of west residential tower at Marina City. Upper floors and roof of east tower at right. John Hancock Center and Lake Michigan in distance at left.

Near north side of Chicago, including River North neighborhood. John Hancock Center and Lake Michigan in distance. AMA Building in center frame. 333 North Wabash at right.

Tight view of Marina City from directly across Chicago River shows center of commercial platform, theater building at left, east residential tower at right, office block in background, and water-level marina.

Marina City from directly across Chicago River. Commercial platform, theater building at left, east residential tower at right, office block in background, and water-level marina. State Street and bridgehouse at right. Seagull in flight at

Marina City complex from directly across Chicago River in afternoon. Wacker Drive (foreground), Dearborn Street (left), and State Street (right). Marina, commercial block, theater building, office block, and lower halves of residen

Marina City from directly across Chicago River with entire complex in frame.

Marina City complex at noon from fifth floor terrace of office block. House of Blues at lower right, parking ramp of east residential tower at left, and west residential tower in background.

Marina City complex in late afternoon from fifth-floor terrace of office block. House of Blues at lower right, parking ramp of east residential tower at left, and west residential tower in background.

Marina City complex at sunset from fifth floor terrace of office block. House of Blues at lower right, parking ramp of east residential tower at left, and west residential tower in background.

Marina City complex from directly across Chicago River after sunset. 64-second exposure shows deep interior of parking ramp, restaurant at right, and marina below the commercial block.

Tight view of Marina City commercial block from directly across Chicago River in early afternoon. Theater building at left, parking ramp at right, office block in background, and marina at water level.

Wide view of Marina City commercial block from directly across Chicago River in early afternoon. Water taxi in foreground.

View of Chicago River and north Loop from west parking ramp at Marina City. Smith & Wollensky restaurant in foreground. State Street bridge in center frame. Wabash Avenue bridge at left. Buildings at left include 75 East Wacker Drive and Hotel 71.

Theater building at sunset with parking ramp of west residential tower in background. East ramp at left. Chicago cab in foreground.

Marina City from northeast in late afternoon. State Street at left.

Closer view of Marina City office building with east residential tower in background.

Marina at Marina City. Looking east from west end. Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales office at left.

South side of commercial platform at Marina City, from Dearborn Street bridge at sunset.

Marina City in late morning from roof of 35 East Wacker.

Close angle of residential towers at Marina City from roof of 35 East Wacker. 353 North Clark in background.

East side of Marina City from plaza at 330 North Wabash.

Parking ramps at Marina City from plaza at 330 North Wabash. Smith & Wollensky in lower left corner.

Marina City in late morning from Wacker Drive.

Marina City in late morning from 75 East Wacker Drive.

Marina City from roof of 35 East Wacker Drive. State Street Bridge at lower right.

Close view of residential towers at Marina City from roof of 35 East Wacker Drive.

View of North Michigan Avenue from roof of Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, looking northeast in mid-afternoon. To right of Hancock Center, Olympia Center and Water Tower Place. Sailboats visible on Lake Michigan in distance.

North Michigan Avenue from roof of Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (horizontal version).

With Marriott sign in foreground, view looking north from roof of Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.

View from Marriott roof at sunset, looking toward John Hancock Center.

Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown from across East Walton Place.

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North. Main entrance from across East Hubbard Street, with Tribune Tower in distance.

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North. Main entrance from across East Hubbard Street.

McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum. Exterior main entrance.

Victor L. Shlaeger, currently Chicago’s only fireboat, docked in front of Marina City.

Closer view of the bridge of the Victor L. Shlaeger, a fireboat in Chicago , docked in front of Marina City.

Half-inch-tall silver Marina City charm.

East entrance to Marina City from across State Street.

11-inch flask made of china in the shape of Marina City by James B. Beam Distilling Company in 1962.

Receiving area at House of Blues on marina level of Marina City.

Receiving area at House of Blues on marina level of Marina City. Closer angle.

Laundry room on 20th floor of east residential tower at Marina City. From west side of room.

Laundry room on 20th floor of east residential tower at Marina City. From east side of room.

Laundry room on 20th floor of east residential tower at Marina City. From west side, looking toward door.

Laundry room on 20th floor of east residential tower at Marina City. From west side, wider angle.

Laundry room in west residential tower at Marina City.

System Parking manager David Amponsah waits for foot board to appear on belt manlift at Marina City.

System Parking manager David Amponsah steps onto foot board on belt manlift at Marina City.

System Parking manager David Amponsah rides belt manlift upward at Marina City.

View of Marina City commercial block from Dearborn Street bridge. Horizontal version.

View of Marina City commercial block from Dearborn Street bridge. Vertical version.

State Street Bridgehouse from marina at Marina City. Grillwork at left leads to an area in front of Smith & Wollensky restaurant.

Parking area below State Street on north side of Chicago River.

Marina at Marina City. State Street bridge in distance, being repaired. Bridgehouse in distance at left.

Marina level of east residential tower at Marina City, looking north from area closest State Street and Chicago River.

Loading dock area nearest east residential tower at Marina City.

Delivery area for residential towers at Marina City.

Close view of sign in delivery area of Marina City.

A FedEx Home Delivery truck parked in loading dock area of Marina City.

Marina at Marina City. From west side, looking toward State Street bridge in distance at upper left. Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales office at left.

View looking east from pier at Marina City marina. Commercial block and plaza at upper left. State Street bridge in distance at right.

Detail of pier construction at Marina City marina. Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales office at left.

Photographed from a pier within the marina at Marina City, a Wendella sightseeing boat passes a yacht moored at the marina.

Photographed from a pier within the marina at Marina City, a Wendella sightseeing boat passes a yacht moored at the marina.

Marina level of west residential tower at Marina City, looking west from area closest Dearborn Street and Chicago River. Area in distance at right is under Dearborn Street.

Boat hoist control at Marina City marina. Chicago River in background. State Street bridge in upper left.

Boat hoist at Marina City marina. Closer view.

Boat hoist at Marina City marina. Chicago River at left.

Aerial view of Marina City plaza between residential towers. Entrance to lower levels at left. West tower at top of frame. Theater building at right.

Aerial view of southwest corner of Marina City plaza. Entrance to lower levels at left. West tower at top of frame.

House of Blues at Marina City in late morning from southeast side of plaza.

House of Blues at Marina City in late morning from southeast side of plaza. Closer angle.

House of Blues at Marina City in late morning from southeast side of plaza. Closer angle with car and parking valet.

First three levels of east tower parking ramp at Marina City.

Close outer view of steel cables and barrier to keep cars from falling off ramp at Marina City. Vertical version.

Close outer view of steel cables and barrier to keep cars from falling off ramp at Marina City. Horizontal version.

Viewed from east tower of Marina City, a sailboat on Chicago River is about to cross under the raised bridge at Dearborn Street.

Seadog 70-foot, 47-ton boat with passengers on river architectural tour past Marina City. The boat is powered by two turbo-charged diesel engines, each producing 700-1200 Horsepower.

Entrance ramp to Marina City complex from State Street.

Abandoned railroad tracks (barely visible in foreground) on marina level of Marina City. State Street to left. Dearborn Street to right.

Abandoned railroad tracks (barely visible in foreground at right) on marina level of Marina City.

Abandoned railroad tracks on marina level of Marina City. Grating in upper right is the State Street entrance to the private driveway above. Writing on wall reads “water valves behind wall”.

Abandoned railroad tracks (barely visible) on marina level of Marina City. Grating at right is the State Street entrance to the private driveway.

Railroad tracks leading east to Marina City. 321 North Clark in upper right. 330 North Wabash behind it. Wrigley Building in distance at left. Sign on bridge reads “No clearance for man on top of car”.

Railroad tracks from Marina City, leading west to Merchandise Mart (in distance behind Wells Street and L tracks).

Railroad tracks under LaSalle Street, leading to Merchandise Mart (in distance).

Railroad tracks under LaSalle Street, leading to Merchandise Mart (in distance). Tighter version.

Viking 56C 57-foot yacht moored at Marina City.

West entrance to Marina City from Dearborn Street, with plaza level visible above.

West side of Marina City from across Dearborn Street. House of Blues at left. Residential towers at right.

West residential tower at Marina City. West side of plaza level.

Center of commercial platform at Marina City from 22nd floor of Wit Hotel.

Southeast corner of Marina City complex from 22nd floor of Wit Hotel. Seen here are the Chicago River, Smith & Wollensky, House of Blues, Hotel Sax, and east tower parking ramp.

Elevator lobby on 20th floor of Marina City residential tower.

Corridor outside central core on 20th floor of Marina City residential tower.

Elevator lobby on 27th floor of Marina City residential tower.

Elevator lobby (left) and hallway on 27th floor of Marina City residential tower.

Hallway and doors to apartments on 27th floor of Marina City residential tower.

Living room of renovated one-bedroom apartment in west tower of Marina City, photographed from kitchen.

Bedroom of Marina City apartment, from doorway.

Bathroom of Marina City apartment, from closet.

Kitchen of Marina City apartment, from living room.

View from balcony of Marina City apartment, looking north toward John Hancock Center.

From across Dearborn Street, a suspended scaffold can be seen in the upper left frame, moved up to about the 43rd floor on the west residential tower at Marina City.

View from near Wacker Drive and State Street of construction in 2008 of Dick’s Last Resort at Marina City. Chicago’s Fair Lady tour boat in foreground.

View from Dearborn Street bridge of construction in 2008 of Dick’s Last Resort at Marina City.

End of parking ramp on 19th floor of east tower at Marina City.

Fall image of Marina City, seen behind a tree on the plaza of 330 North Wabash.

Fall image of Marina City, from plaza of 330 North Wabash.

Marina City from 22nd floor suite at The Wit Hotel. Seadog and kayaks in Chicago River at lower left.

Marina City from window of 22nd floor suite at The Wit Hotel.

Marina City complex at noon, late afternoon, and sunset from fifth floor terrace of office block. House of Blues at lower right, parking ramp of east residential tower at left, and west residential tower in background.

Minneapolis City Hall and Courthouse rotunda, with marble Father of Waters statue.

Municipal Building (of Richardsonian Romanesque design) from plaza of United States Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Sculpture in foreground is Rockman by Tom Otterness.

Although carved in stone, a duck looks out onto his empire. In background, Municipal Building, Qwest Building, and Pillsbury Center.

Lower concourse of Marina City commercial platform. Christmas tree in foreground. Looking east from center of concourse.

Lower concourse of Marina City commercial platform. Christmas tree in foreground. Looking east from center of concourse. With star filter.

Snow globe with miniaturized scene of Chicago landmarks, including Marina City. Digital version.

Snow globe with miniaturized scene of Chicago landmarks, including Marina City. Medium-format film version.

Toy badge on a post card from the early 1960s. The badge reads “SPECIAL POLICE, CHICAGO, ILL, MARINA CITY.”

Junior ROTC cadets from 9th Marine Corps District perform closeorder drill in Memorial Day parade.

Rider in Civil War uniform with sergeant stripes in Memorial Day parade. Uniform is of a “Buffalo Soldier” calvary regiment of the U.S. Army.

2008 Audi R8 on display in south lobby of Merchandise Mart during Artropolis event (horizontal).

2008 Audi R8 on display in south lobby of Merchandise Mart during Artropolis event (vertical).

Southeast corridor on first floor of Merchandise Mart.

Audi RS4 in north lobby of Merchandise Mart.

Hostess with PDA standing in front of Cosmos bar at Graves 601 Hotel.

Hostess with PDA and customer with cell phone, in front of Cosmos bar at Graves 601 Hotel (formerly Le Meridien Minneapolis).

Patrons and staff at Cosmos bar on fourth floor of Graves 601 Hotel.

Computer monitors depicting a proposed Business Center at Le Meridien Minneapolis. Photographed in the VIP lounge at the hotel’s nightclub, Infiniti Room at Le Meridien (now Graves 601 Hotel).

33 South Sixth Street (formerly Multifoods Tower) from roof of Ford Center at sunset.

33 South Sixth Street (formerly Multifoods Tower) from roof of Ford Center, at sunset (later).

Downtown Minneapolis from roof of Ford Center, at sunset.

33 South Sixth Street (formerly Multifoods Tower) and Marriott Hotel in downtown Minneapolis, from roof of Marquette Hotel. Taken at sunrise.

33 South Sixth Street (formerly Multifoods Tower) and Marriott Hotel in downtown Minneapolis, from roof of Marquette Hotel. Taken at mid-morning.

Michael Michalak, Chicago Realtor, on roof of Marina City.

A horse-drawn carriage passes the Water Tower on Michigan Avenue, north of the Loop.

Tourists on Michigan Avenue bridge.

Michigan Avenue on Independence Day. Looking north from median toward Wrigley Building (with 50 x 100-foot flag) and Tribune Tower. John Hancock Center in distance.

Michigan Avenue on Independence Day (horizontal version).

Michigan Avenue on Independence Day (horizontal version #2).

Michigan Avenue, looking south from roof of Wrigley Building at sunset. Two Prudential Plaza visible at left. Wrigley Building clock tower in upper right.

North Michigan Avenue, looking south in morning from East Pearson Street.

Neiman Marcus (left) and Saks Fifth Avenue (right) with holiday lighting, from across Michigan Avenue, with Allerton Crowne Plaza in background. 60-second exposure.

Michigan Avenue bridge from Wacker Drive. Tribune Tower in background. Wrigley Building at left.

Michigan Avenue bridge from Wacker Drive, looking northeast. Tribune Tower in background.

Michigan Avenue from bridgehouse on south side of Chicago River. Wrigley Building at left. Michigan Avenue bridge at right. Tribune Tower in distance at right.

Michigan Avenue from bridgehouse on south side of Chicago River. Wrigley Building at left. Michigan Avenue bridge at right with tour bus prominent in frame. Tribune Tower in distance at right.

Two-story New England style house near Lake Michigan.

Back yard of two-story lake house near Lake Michigan.

Vines at vineyard in northwest Michigan.

Mickey’s Diner from across 7th Street in downtown Saint Paul.

Midwest Plaza along Eighth Street in downtown Minneapolis, from roof of Marshall Field’s at sunset. Piper Jaffray Tower in background.

Main entrance and bottom floors of Midwest Plaza from across Nicollet Mall. IDS Center and Dain Rauscher Plaza in background.

Spring afternoon at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.

Spring afternoon at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Vertical orientation, from southwest.

Minnesota Orchestra’s Concert at Peavey Plaza conducted by Music Director Osmo Vanska. Free concert over noon hour, sponsored by Target Corporation. View from audience seating area, looking toward stage.

Minnesota Orchestra Concert at Peavey Plaza. View from stage right.

Minnesota Orchestra Principal Cello Anthony Ross performs Antonín Dvorák’s Cello Concerto. Photo taken during first movement. Conductor Edo de Waart in background.

The Mirage Hotel and Casino in daytime from Las Vegas Boulevard.

Merchandise Mart from across Chicago River. “L” Train in transit in image at left.

Merchandise Mart from across Chicago River. Part of Chicago Apparel Center at left.

Merchandise Mart from Wacker Drive across Chicago River. Wells Street bridge in foreground.

Merchandise Mart with holiday lighting in late December, from Lake Street bridge. Chicago River in foreground. Both levels of West Wacker Drive at right.

South lobby of Merchandise Mart from aisle north of elevators.

Merchandise Mart, looking west down side aisle on first floor. LuxeHome storefronts at left.

South lobby of Merchandise Mart, from main entrance. Mural is by Jules Guerin, illustrating commerce around the world.

Merchandise Mart from southeast in afternoon. 350 West Mart Center visible at left. Chicago River in foreground.

South side of Merchandise Mart in late morning, with sailboats in foreground.

Main entrance (close angle) to Merchandise Mart from across Chicago River.

South side of Merchandise Mart, looking east from Orleans Street bridge over Chicago River.

Merchandise Mart at sunset from roof of 222 North LaSalle.

Sailboats on Chicago River pass under the raised Orleans Street bridge, past 350 West Mart Center and Merchandise Mart, on their way to summer moorings on Lake Michigan.

North side of Merchandise Mart in afternoon from west (vertical).

North side of Merchandise Mart in afternoon from west (horizontal).

No stopping, standing or parking. Sign in north driveway of Merchandise Mart.

Sign outside north entrance to Merchandise Mart.

Kmart store at Midway Market Place in St. Paul. University Avenue and downtown Minneapolis in background.

Herberger’s store at Midway Market Place in St. Paul.

Wide view of Midway Market Place, a retail center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Photographed at sunset from roof of two-story Mervyn’s.

North side of Minnesota State Capitol with downtown Saint Paul in background, at sunset in summer.

View from “SkyGlider” ride at Minnesota State Fair, looking south down Underwood Street.

Minnesota House of Representatives. View of House chamber from floor.

House chamber, Minnesota House of Representatives, from gallery at State Capitol.

Renovated kitchen of one-bedroom unit at Marina City.

Fireworks display on east bank of Mississippi river.

New Year’s Eve 2003 along Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis. At left, Our Lady of Lourdes church, Riverplace office complex, La Rive condominium. At right, Hennepin Bridge and Nicollet Island.

Wide angle view of downtown Minneapolis at sunrise. Hennepin Avenue Bridge at lower right.

Mills along west bank of Mississippi River. Upper Lock St. Anthony Falls at lower left. HHH Metrodome in background. Third Avenue Bridge in foreground.

Downtown Minneapolis in Fall from Riverplace complex.

Downtown Minneapolis at sunset in summer, from Riverplace complex. Nicollet Island Inn in foreground.

Downtown Minneapolis at sunrise in summer, from Riverplace complex. Nicollet Island Inn in foreground.

Downtown Minneapolis in winter from 18th-floor apartment at The Pinnacle, before sunrise.

Downtown Minneapolis in winter from 18th-floor apartment at The Pinnacle, just after sunrise.

Marquette Plaza, a newly redeveloped Class A office project in downtown Minneapolis. Formerly the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Photographed just after sunset from roof of Minneapolis Public Library.

Marquette Plaza in downtown Minneapolis, just before sunset.

Marquette Plaza in downtown Minneapolis. Closer view from steps of north plaza just after sunset.

Marquette Plaza in downtown Minneapolis. Second floor elevator lobby from above south entrance.

Marquette Plaza in downtown Minneapolis. North lobby and security desk.

Mississippi riverfront from roof of Marquette Plaza. Landmarks include Milwaukee Road Depot, Ceresota Building, Stone Arch Bridge, Gold Medal Flour sign. Saint Paul is visible on horizon.

Marquette Plaza and north plaza along Nicollet Mall, from roof of ING ReliaStar. Buildings in background include Fifth Street Towers, U.S. Bank Place, Wells Fargo Center, Dain Rauscher Plaza, and IDS Center.

North plaza of Marquette Plaza. Sculpture by Victor Salmones. In background, Nicollet (pedestrian) Mall and ING ReliaStar building.

Northwest side of Marquette Plaza in late afternoon. Downtown Minneapolis in background.

View from rose garden near Nicollet Mall & Washington Avenue toward south end of Marquette Plaza. Fifth Street Towers in background.

Escalators at Marquette Plaza, from Marquette Avenue entrance.

Wide-angle view of Marquette Plaza lobby. Security desk and escalator on left. At right, people standing in small groups, waiting for library administration meeting.

Marquette Plaza and north plaza along Nicollet Mall, from roof of ING ReliaStar (2003 version, with more emphasis on landscaping).

South side of McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse near Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive.

South riverwalk, west of Michigan Avenue bridge. McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse entrance at lower left. Wacker Drive at top of frame.

Wide angle of stairs to McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum. Michigan Avenue bridge in background.

Stairs to McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum. Michigan Avenue bridge in background.

Chicago River from Wabash Avenue bridge, looking east in early afternoon. Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in background. Vertical version, showing more of Wendella boats near south bank.

Chicago River from Wabash Avenue bridge, looking east in early afternoon. Michigan Avenue bridge at left. Wacker Drive at right. Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in background.

Two performers from the theatrical group Theater Mu, Jennifer Weir and Suzanne Yoon Burrows, leap before striking a Japanese drum called a taiko at an outdoor art festival in suburban Minneapolis.

View from end of Navy Pier, looking southwest across Lake Michigan toward downtown at sunrise. Navy Pier in foreground at right. Aon Center and Sears Tower at left. Lake Point Tower at right.

View from end of Navy Pier, looking south directly at Sears Tower.

Aerial view of Navy Pier from John Hancock Center to northwest (vertical).

Aerial view of Navy Pier from John Hancock Center to northwest (horizontal).

Northwest corner of 401 North Michigan Avenue at 6:11 a.m. during live television broadcast of “NBC5 News Today.” WMAQ-TV news talents are visible (with backs to camera) in window at lower right, and in the television monitor at left.

NBC5 traffic reporter LeeAnn Trotter finishes a live report on the plaza of 401 North Michigan Avenue. Videographer Rich Wineinger at left. Tribune Tower and Realtor Building in background.

Stage manager Desiree Arroyo gives a “ten-count” cue to NBC5 meteorologist Andy Avalos as he delivers a weather report on the plaza at 401 North Michigan Avenue. Videographer Rich Wineinger at right. Tribune Tower in background.

NBC Tower from West Wacker Drive in early afternoon. Chicago River in foreground. At left, Gleacher Center (University of Chicago).

Upper floors of NBC Tower after sunset from Tribune Tower. Lake Michigan in background. Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers at right.

View from Marina City looking north on Dearborn Street.

Northeast Loop from roof of Marina City residential tower in late afternoon. 75 East Wacker Drive and Hotel 71 at lower left. Aon Center and Two Prudential Plaza at upper right. Lake Michigan in distance.

Aerial view of Nevada desert from window of commercial airliner.

Chapel of North Heights Lutheran Church, from near main entrance.

Wine glass in front of fireplace at Nicollet Island Inn.

Nicollet Island Inn in late afternoon from corner of Wilder Street and Hennepin Avenue. Our Lady of Lourdes and La Rive Condominium in background.

Bench along Mississippi riverfront on Nicollet Island.

Nicollet Island during morning snow storm (grayscale). One Main office building in lower-left corner. Nicollet Island Pavilion behind trees at left. Nicollet Island Inn at right. Third Avenue Bridge and downtown Minneapolis in background.

Fall colors of Nicollet Island, east and west banks of Mississippi River. Riverplace buildings (Exposition Hall and One Main) in foreground. Pedestrian walking in lower center. Third Avenue Bridge and HHH Metrodome in background.

Nicollet Mall and downtown Minneapolis at sunset in late December from roof of Hyatt Regency Minneapolis (vertical).

Nicollet Mall and downtown Minneapolis at sunset in late December from roof of Hyatt Regency Minneapolis (horizontal).

Path along Nicollet Island.

Nicollet Island Inn, front patio with table setting, photographed for ad in Gourmet Magazine.

Nicollet Mall, looking east from outside IDS Center, during snow storm in late December.

Corner of Nicollet Mall and Eighth Street in downtown Minneapolis during snow storm in late December.

Nicollet Mall from skyway (pedestrian bridge) in downtown Minneapolis during snow storm.

Nigel, the Wonder Cat, next to antique lamp and figurine.

Nigel on the big chair in the corner.

View toward John Hancock Center and Magnificent Mile from southwest in late afternoon. Lake Michigan in distance.

Near North Side of Chicago. John Hancock Center and Lake Michigan in distance. Buildings in foreground include Grand Plaza Apartments, AMA Building, and Plaza 440.

Near north side of Chicago. In center frame, AMA Building, 55 East Erie, and John Hancock Center. Lake Michigan in distance.

View mid-day of downtown Chicago from east residential tower at Marina City, looking toward Sears Tower.

Westfield North Bridge. View from first floor looking west.

Westfield North Bridge. View from second floor looking east.

Main entrance to Westfield North Bridge, a retail center anchored by fashion retailer Nordstrom, from across Michigan Avenue after sunset.

Main entrance to Westfield North Bridge, a retail center anchored by fashion retailer Nordstrom, from across Michigan Avenue after sunset. Longer exposure.

Downtown Chicago from North Avenue Beach at sunrise. Lake Michigan in foreground. Lake Point Towers at far left. John Hancock Center at center. Sears Tower visible in background at right.

Downtown Chicago from North Avenue Beach at sunrise. Lake Michigan in foreground. John Hancock Center at center. Sears Tower visible in background at right. The Drake hotel in lower-center frame.

225 South Sixth and Wells Fargo Center from roof of City Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Oil well pumps on Kansas prairie in late December.

View of downtown Minneapolis at sunset from barrel vault of One Main at Riverplace.

Michigan Avenue is closed from Wacker Drive north five blocks to Ohio Street for a taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Television news trucks parked on Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago to cover taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Goodyear blimp visible in upper right corner.

Front side of Orchestra Hall with AT&T Tower in background, from wading pool of Peavey Plaza. IDS Center and Wells Fargo Center at far left.

Umbrella display in atrium at The Palazzo Las Vegas.

Spire and roof of Palmolive Building. Lake Shore Drive in distance.

High angle view of Palmolive Building from John Hancock Center. Lake Shore Drive in distance.

Upper floors and spire of Palmolive Building. Lake Shore Drive in distance.

Paris Las Vegas in daytime from across fountains of Bellagio.

Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas, from low angle.

Tourists in front of fountain at Paris Las Vegas.

Kitchen in model apartment at The Park at City West, through service opening to dining area.

Leasing Center interior at The Park at City West.

“The Park at City West” monument at main entrance to luxury apartment complex at 6426 City West Parkway.

Building at luxury apartment complex from clubhouse deck across pond.

A patio chair catches the last rays of a setting sun.

Elevator lobby and waiting room of The Pinnacle at Riverplace, a 27-floor apartment building near downtown Minneapolis. Building entrance visible through windows.

Exercise equipment in Health Club at The Pinnacle at Riverplace. Sauna entrance at left. Swimming pool in background.

Two-bedroom apartment on 11th floor of The Pinnacle at Riverplace. Living room (from kitchen), with view toward east.

The Pointe Professional Center on Highway 13. Photographed at sunset.

Election judge Rebecca Smith hands a ballot to a voter at the 27th Precinct (42nd Ward) polling place on Election Day.

Woman in pink chemise and stockings in French Provincial decorated bedroom.

The Herman Pott, a 168-foot towboat built in 1973 and named for noted shipbuilder Herman Theodore Pott.

Pracna on Main, a restaurant located in the Pracna building, built in 1890 as a saloon.

Reception area of Pragmatek Consulting Group in One Main at Riverplace. Conference room in background at right. East Bridge exterior reflects in conference room windows.

Break room at Pragmatek Consulting Group at Riverplace. Conference room behind windows in background. Kitchen at right.

Courtyard of Fourth Presbyterian Church. John Hancock Center and Michigan Avenue in background.

Fourth Presbyterian Church on Michigan Avenue, from courtyard looking toward main entrance. Palmolive Building at right.

Starbucks Coffee coffeehouse at east end of Prairieview Center. Drive-up menu and speaker/microphone in front of store.

Radio Drive Professional Building. North and west sides of building at sunset.

Raja on window sill overlooking downtown Minneapolis, at night. Wells Fargo Center in background at right.

Top five floors of Rand Tower, from 23rd floor of Dain Rauscher Plaza.

Fallen Man II, a glazed ceramic sculpture by Viola Frey, in art deco lobby of Dain Rauscher Plaza.

Renaissance Chicago Hotel at mid-day with State Street at left.

Irrigation machine (center pivot) in corn field near Inman.

Landmark Center, from Rice Park in downtown Saint Paul, with ice sculptures created for the 2004 Winter Carnival. At left in background, headquarters of St. Paul Travelers. Wells Fargo Center at right.

The Residences at Riverbend from east in early morning. Chicago River at lower left. Visible in frame are a tour boat, Metra train, L train, and automobiles.

Chicago River and Riverwalk between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive, from south bank.

Obrien’s Riverwalk Cafe (left) along Chicago River near Wabash Avenue bridge (horizontal).

Obrien’s Riverwalk Cafe (left) along Chicago River near Wabash Avenue bridge (vertical).

Chicago Riverwalk with Wacker Drive at left and McCormick Bridgehouse at lower left.

Northeast side of 8855 Columbine Road, one of six buildings on Flying Cloud Corporate Campus, a 33-acre project started in 1999. Wide view from near intersection of Columbine Road and Anderson Lakes Parkway.

Harvesting equipment. Case 2366 combine (center) with two tractors at left. Tractor and grain cart, tractor with loader at right.

Close, shallow-focus view of wheat field against blue sky.

Combine harvester approaching in wheat field. White cloud is from chaff and straw, residue of wheat being cut.

Approaching combine with unloading auger extended.

Approaching combine at close distance. Tractor and grain cart in background. Sky obscured with chaffe and straw.

Kansas wheat field with combine receding.

Empty wheat field in central Kansas.

Kansas wheat field with combine approaching.

Closer view of revolving reel, which moves wheat toward the cutter bar, which cuts the wheat stalk from the ground.

Combine reflected in rear-view mirror.

View from inside the cab of a combine harvester. Revolving reel and cutter bar in foreground. Wheat field in background.

As the combine continues harvesting, a tractor and grain cart pull along side to unload cut wheat.

After the wheat is cut from the ground, the combine separates wheat kernels from the plant stalk. The kernels are stored in a large tank. The stalks are dropped from the back of the harvester.

Wheat farmer at controls of a combine harvester.

Interior cab with tractor and grain cart in sight.

Wheat kernels are unloaded to the grain cart while both the combine and tractor are in motion. Horizontal version.

Wheat kernels are unloaded to the grain cart while both the combine and tractor are in motion. Vertical version.

Wheat is unloaded to the cargo of a semi-trailer truck. Horizontal version.

Tractor and grain cart return to the field.

Wheat is unloaded to the cargo of a semi-trailer truck. Vertical version.

View from inside cab of semi-trailer truck arriving at Farmers Cooperative Grain Company in Abbyville.

Grain being unloaded to semi-trailer. Vertical version.

Grain being unloaded to semi-trailer. Horizontal version.

Loaded with wheat, the truck drives onto the scales at the agriculture cooperative.

Closer view of truck driving onto scales. Scale house in background.

Truck on scales with grain elevator in background.

View from other side of grain elevator.

Truck being unloaded at grain elevator. The truck will circle back to the scales and be weighed again empty.

Downtown Minneapolis at sunrise from roof of Itasca Building, looking south. River Station condominiums in foreground.

Main entrance from Second Street North to River Station condominiums.

Bedroom of Georgian design, with four-poster bed. Window overlooks riverfront. River West model unit.

Downtown Minneapolis from north, at sunrise in late January. The nine tallest buildings in Minneapolis are visible in this image. At bottom of frame, Milwaukee Road Depot.

View from 18th floor penthouse apartment, looking east across Mississippi River in late afternoon. Falls of Saint Anthony in lower left corner. Upper Lock and Stone Arch Bridge in middle of frame. Downtown Saint Paul visible in distance at right.

Mississippi River and Stone Arch Bridge at sunset in winter.

Hennepin Avenue Bridge, a 1,037-foot-long steel suspension bridge built in 1990. At left, United States Post Office. In background at left, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. DeLaSalle High School at far right.

River West (upper right frame) from Third Avenue Bridge in early morning. Mississippi River and Upper Lock in foreground. In background, Whitney Hotel, North Star Lofts, and Washburn A Mill (with “Gold Medal Flour” sign).

West bank of Mississippi River, including Upper Lock, near downtown Minneapolis from Third Avenue Bridge in morning.

Kitchen near lobby at River West.

Master bedroom of model unit at River West, with parlor in foreground.

St. Anthony Falls and Mississippi riverfront. Pillsbury flour mills in background.

Third Avenue Bridge crosses Mississippi River into northeast Minneapolis. Waterfall at bottom of frame is part of a dam built in the 1860s just upstream from St. Anthony Falls.

Central core of downtown business district, from roof of River West condominium.

Main entrance to Hotel Sax in late afternoon, from parking ramp of east residential tower. Fifth floor terrace of hotel visible at top of frame. Doorman is hailing a cab.

Main entrance to Hotel Sax in late afternoon, from parking ramp of east residential tower. Fifth floor terrace of hotel visible at top of frame. Hotel doormen are assisting arriving guests.

Main entrance to Hotel Sax in early evening, from parking ramp of east residential tower. Transition to upper floors is illuminated in upper frame.

Living, bedroom and bathroom area of small suite at Hotel Sax Chicago.

Double room at Hotel Sax Chicago.

One-bedroom suite at Hotel Sax Chicago, from living area with bedroom in background.

Lobby of Hotel Sax at Marina City.

Southeast corner of Hotel Sax in late morning from Wacker Drive.

East side of Hotel Sax with east tower of Marina City in background.

Hotel Sax at Marina City in late September, from northwest, across Dearborn Street.

Aerial view of main enterance to Hotel Sax at Marina City. House of Blues roof at left. East tower parking ramp at right.

In the upper left corner above House of Blues, a suspension scaffold sits on the 19th floor of the west tower parking ramp at Marina City.

4000 Lexington at Shoreview Corporate Center. Front side of building from northwest in afternoon.

Reception area at Land O’Lakes Inc, a marketer of dairy-based products.

Schmitt Music Building in downtown Minneapolis. Mural is the musical score from Maurice Ravel’s Gaspard de la Nuit.

Caterpillar #5, a life-size steel replica of a Caterpillar excavator, built in 2002 by Belgian artist Wim Delvoye, at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture in background.

Basilica of Saint Mary, the first basilica built in the United States. In foreground, Spoonbridge and Cherry, a 51-foot aluminum and stainless steel sculpture at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

Wide view of Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture with downtown Minneapolis in background. Basilica of Saint Mary at far left.

Medium view of Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture with downtown Minneapolis in background. Caterpillar #5 in background at right.

Shakopee Public Utilities Service Center at 255 Sarazin Street. Closer angle of main building in early afternoon from driveway. Payment drop box at left.

Shenandoah Apartments on Alysheba Drive in Shakopee, Minnesota, a 150,000 square foot complex with 123 apartments. Medium-angle view of southwest-facing sides of Phase 1 building.

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers along Columbus Drive, from across Chicago River.

“Sidewalk Closed” sign in front of raised Wabash Avenue bridge.

Sign with excessive quotation marks behind AT&T building on North Dearborn Street.

View from skyway between 50 South Sixth and City Center in early evening. A patch of sky from the west and a skyway sign are reflected in the glass of the skyway. 32-second exposure.

View from skyway between 50 South Sixth and City Center in late afternoon, looking northeast. Intersection of Sixth Street and Nicollet Mall in foreground.

Smurfit-Stone Building. from Millennium Park. At left, Chicago Cultural Center and The Heritage at Millennium Park. At right, Millennium Park Plaza.

One of 101 statues honoring Saint Paul, Minnesota native Charles Schulz.

Room Style 01 at Solis Chicago Hotel and Spa, (Hotel 71) from entrance. Dry bar in foreground. Bathroom in background.

Bathroom of Room Style 02 at Solis Chicago Hotel and Spa (Hotel 71).

Hotel 71 in late afternoon from roof of Wrigley Building. 75 East Wacker Drive at left. 35 East Wacker Drive at right.

Front side of Hotel 71 from northwest in afternoon.

Author Anbritt Stengele and Chicago Fire mascot Sparky.

Anbritt Stengele, co-author of Sports Traveler Chicago, a guide for sports fans traveling to Chicago, and Chicago Fire mascot “Sparky” pose at the Sports Traveler Book Launch Party at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse in d

Reception area at main office of Stahl Construction Company.

Steam rises under the State Street Bridge in downtown Chicago on a cold December morning. Wacker Drive in distance.

West side of Rice County Courthouse.

Farmers Coop Union C grain elevator with Sterling Farm Supply in foreground.

Downtown Minneapolis, looking west from middle of the Stone Arch Bridge, just before sunrise.

Beginning their United States tour in Chicago’s Millennium Park, the Australian troupe Strange Fruit performs “Swoon,” a dance performed on swaying 14-foot poles. Performers in first positions.

Beginning their United States tour in Chicago’s Millennium Park, the Australian troupe Strange Fruit performs “Swoon,” a dance performed on swaying 14-foot poles. Exaggerated angle version.

Beginning their United States tour in Chicago’s Millennium Park, the Australian troupe Strange Fruit performs “Swoon,” a dance performed on swaying 14-foot poles. Performers in motion.

Bob Strommen and Lee Hawkins, partners with Strommen and Associates Inc., in front of fountain at Exhibition Hall in the Riverplace office complex.

Bob Strommen, close angle, in atrium of Exposition Hall.

Friends Good Will, a square topsail schooner docked on Chicago River near Columbus Drive Bridge. 82 feet in height, it was part of the annual Tall Ships Chicago event. Chicago Police boat at right.

Target Plaza, headquarters of Target Corporation, from Mar-Ten Ramp.

Target Plaza and IDS Center. Doubletree Guest Suites in foreground.

Work crew assembles drilling head of 500-ton Herrenknecht dual-mode EPB/open Tunnel Boring Machine.

Tiffany & Co., from across Michigan Avenue.

From roof of 27-floor Building B at River Towers Condominium, view toward Marquette Avenue, in late afternoon.

Downtown Minneapolis from north, between Marquette Avenue (left) and Hennepin Avenue (right), at sunset.

Woman removing her panties.

6150 Trenton Lane. View from south.

Upper floors of Tribune Tower from roof of Wrigley Building in late afternoon.

North side of Tribune Tower, embedded with rocks from famous locations.

Top floors of Tribune Tower, from roof of Wrigley Building.

Tribune Tower and Michigan Avenue from Wacker Drive near bridgehouse on south side of Chicago River. Wrigley Building at left.

Tribune Tower from bridgehouse on Michigan Avenue.

Close angle of Chicago Tribune sign on Tribune Tower. Michigan Avenue in foreground.

Lower floors of Trump International Hotel & Plaza from roof of 35 East Wacker.

First and second setbacks of Trump International Hotel & Tower from 75 East Wacker Drive.

Trump International Hotel & Tower from River North neighborhood of downtown Chicago.

Upper floors and spire of Trump International Hotel & Tower.

Upper floors of Trump International Hotel & Tower in late afternoon with Goodyear blimp at right.

Riverfront walkway at Trump International Hotel & Tower.

Upper walkway at Trump International Hotel & Tower. Tour boat, Chicago’s First Lady, at right.

Upper walkway at Trump International Hotel & Tower. Chicago Water Taxi at right.

Upper walkway at Trump International Hotel & Tower. Tour boat, Evening Star, at right.

Examination room (left) and private office (right) of David W. Tuck, DDS. Downtown Saint Paul visible in window. Framed memorabilia includes football jersey autographed by Dan Marino and The Rolling Stones “Stripped” album poster.

Outdoor rock concert by Roger in the courtyard between Tuggs and Vic’s. Close angle from in front of stage.

Area at Ultra Creative, an advertising agency. Low angle looking toward reception desk. Bumper car in foreground and at right. Entrance to game room at left.

Wide view of Upper Lock at St. Anthony Falls on Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Downtown Minneapolis in background. Constructed in 1963, the lock is 400 feet long x 56 feet wide.

Upper Lock at St. Anthony Falls on Mississippi River in Minneapolis, at sunrise.

View of St. Anthony Falls and Third Avenue Bridge from Upper Lock.

As river traffic approaches from upstream, a lock operator in the building at left closes the gates at the south end of the lock.

A fisherman maneuvers his boat into the lock from upstream on the Mississippi River.

A fisherman maneuvers his boat into the lock from upstream on the Mississippi River (close angle).

View from south end of lock. Third Avenue Bridge in background.

The Betsey Northrup, a 360-passenger party barge powered by Ugh The Tug, enters the Upper Lock at St. Anthony Falls from the north end, followed by the Anson Northrup, a 350-passenger side-wheel riverboat. The boats are owned

A barge approaches the south end as the Anson Northrop enters the lock. Walking at left is the lock operator.

A barge is tied to the lock (far left) to keep it from drifting toward the fishing boat at right.

Closer view from south end of lock. Anson Northrup in background.

Wide-angle view of barge and fishing boat being lowered.

Anson Northrup at north end of lock. The party barge is powered by Ugh The Tug (at right).

Anson Northrup at north end of lock. The party barge is powered by Ugh The Tug (at right).

Ugh The Tug, being lowered in the lock.

The party barge Betsey Northrup and a fishing boat are lowered 50 feet in the Upper Lock at St. Anthony Falls, the longest drop on the Mississippi River.

Upper lock at St. Anthony Falls. Each gate on the lock weighs 110 tons.

Upper lock at St. Anthony Falls. Gates opening at south end of lock.

Betsey Northrup and Anson Northrup prepare to leave the upper lock after being lowered to the elevation of the river south of St. Anthony Falls.

View from above as Ugh The Tug pushes the Betsey Northrup out of the upper lock.

Anson Northrup passes under the Stone Arch Bridge as it leaves the upper lock.

Upper lock in morning from Third Avenue Bridge. In background, Washburn A Mill, Mill City Museum, and North Star Lofts.

UPN 29 “News@Ten” television news anchors. (Left to right) Chief Meteorologist Karl Spring, Anchor Chris Conangla, Anchor Jordana Green, and Sports Director John Henk. Against green background to accommodate digital compositing.

UPN 29 “News@Ten” television news anchors (silly version).

225 South Sixth (formerly U.S. Bank Place) from roof of Midwest Plaza. Other buildings include Pillsbury Center (left) and American Express Tower (right).

United States Courthouse and Flour Exchange Building in downtown Minneapolis.

United States Post Office in downtown Minneapolis, from across Mississippi River.

Close-up of circuit board used in video production (with lens flare).

Woman activates 25-cent slot machine in Las Vegas casino.

Woman uses United Airlines check-in kiosk at airport.

Small suite at Las Vegas hotel.

Corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue. Hotels include Rok Vegas and New York New York.

Main corridor of The Venetian Las Vegas.

St. Mark’s Square at The Venetian Las Vegas. Gondoliers in foreground.

Gondola at The Venetian Las Vegas. St. Mark’s Square in background.

Gondolas at The Venetian Las Vegas.

The Venetian (right) and The Palazzo (left) from Las Vegas Boulevard at sunset.

Lobby at The Venetian Las Vegas.

Back yard landscaping at private residence in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.

Back yard landscaping at private residence in Afton, Minnesota.

Vic’s restaurant at St. Anthony Main retail center, from across Main Street at sunset. Closer view of north corner of building exterior.

Saturday afternoon crowd gathered in courtyard between Vic’s (right) and Tuggs Tavern (left), from roof of Saint Anthony Main. Mississippi River in background.

19th Century Queen Anne Victorian house (front).

Parlor at front of Victorian house.

Dining room with formal table setting at Victorian house.

Dress forms in guest bedroom of Victorian house.

Front porch and parlor window of Victorian house at Christmas time.

Northwest side of Virginia Civil Rights Memorial on Capitol Square in fall with Old City Hall in distance.

Virginia Civil Rights Memorial on Capitol Square in fall with Old City Hall in distance. Northwest side, wider angle.

Columns of Virginia State Capitol.

Columns and cornice of Virginia State Capitol.

George Washington monument on Capitol Square.

Northwest side of Virginia State Capitol in fall.

George Washington monument on Capitol Square. Closer view.

Virginia State Capitol from front sidewalk.

Southeast side of Virginia Civil Rights Memorial on Capitol Square in fall with Old City Hall in distance.

Front view of Virginia Civil Rights Memorial on Capitol Square. Northwest side, closer angle.

Old City Hall (Victorian Gothic style) in fall from south with statue of former Virginia Governor William Smith in foreground.

Old City Hall (Victorian Gothic style) from south in fall.

Southwest corner (top floors) of Old City Hall (Victorian Gothic style). Clock is at 12:30 p.m.

Wabash Avenue bridge in raised position. 75 East Wacker Drive at right.

Wabash Avenue bridge over Chicago River with Riverwalk at lower right.

Buildings along Wacker Drive from north shore of Chicago River.

Downtown Chicago skyline from roof of Marina City residential tower, looking southeast toward Lake Michigan at sunset.

West Wacker Drive in late afternoon. Buildings at left include The LaSalle Wacker, 222 North LaSalle, and 225 West Wacker Drive. Chicago River at lower right.

West Wacker Drive at sunset. Buildings at left include The LaSalle Wacker, 222 North LaSalle, and 225 West Wacker Drive. Chicago River at lower right.

Buildings along Wacker Drive after sunset from north shore of Chicago River. Left to right: Hotel 71, 35 East Wacker Drive, Unitrin Building, Renaissance Chicago Hotel, Leo Burnett Building.

100 Washington Square with Third Avenue bridge in background. Photographed from roof of Marquette Plaza.

100 Washington Square, a 22-floor office building at 100 Washington Avenue South in downtown Minneapolis.

IDS Center and AT&T Tower. WCCO Television in foreground.

Library at The Wellington, taken from hallway on other side of an interior window.

Dining room at The Wellington.

Snoopy greets a visitor to The Wellington, an assisted living residence.

Library at The Wellington with residents Fremont Jewell and Margaret Martin.

Fireplace Room at The Wellington with resident and Cynthia Frances, Director of Community Relations.

Top floors of Wells Fargo Center (right) and 225 South Sixth, with Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in background. Metrodome is lit for game two of the American League Championship Series between Minnesota Twins and Anaheim Angels.

View from roof of 33 South Sixth Street, looking east at sunset. Buildings include Wells Fargo Center, 225 South Sixth, Hennepin County Government Center, HHH Metrodome, and Pillsbury Center. Saint Paul visible in distance at left.

West bank of Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis. Buildings along river include (left to right) North Star Lofts (former North Star Blankets factory), Whitney Hotel, Crown Roller Building, and River West apartments.

The Westin Chicago River North on Dearborn Street. Southeast corner of building from high angle.

WGN Radio “Showcase Studio” overlooking Michigan Avenue. Southwest view with emphasis on Michigan Avenue.

WGN Radio “Showcase Studio” overlooking Michigan Avenue. View looking northwest with studio interior in focus. Photographed at Tribune Tower at 8:14 a.m. Video monitors show news person in nearby studio.

Top of Iowa Wind Farm. 89 wind turbines, each on 235-foot towers on 6,500 acres of farmland. Owned by Northern Iowa Windpower LLC. Each rotor on the turbines is 170-feet long.

A Fed Ex truck drives toward a farmhouse in northern Iowa, as 235-high wind turbines on the Top of Iowa Wind Farm rotate in the background.

The Wit Hotel from north bank of Chicago River in early afternoon.

Sign and main entrance of The Wit Hotel from west side of State Street.

Main entrance of The Wit Hotel from nearby L platform.

West side (entire height) of The Wit Hotel from nearby L platform.

The Wit Hotel from north bank of Chicago River at sunset.

The Wit Hotel from high angle northwest.

Upper floors and rooftop of The Wit Hotel in downtown Chicago. Shedd Aquarium visible in distance.

Buildings to southeast of Marina City, including Unitrin Building, The Heritage at Millennium Park, Pittsfield Building, and Joffrey Tower.

Upper floors and rooftop bar at The Wit Hotel from Marina City. Unitrin Building at left. Shedd Aquarium visible in distance (4x5 version).

The Wit Hotel from north bank of Chicago River, just after sunset. Unitrin Building at left.

The Wit Hotel from north bank of Chicago River in early afternoon. Unitrin Building at left.

Upper floors and rooftop bar at The Wit Hotel from Marina City. Unitrin Building at left. Shedd Aquarium visible in distance (4x6 version).

Benjamin Witso and his son, Alex.

Patio at mid-morning at Smith & Wollensky, a restaurant at Marina City. Parking ramp of west residential tower in background.

View looking west from south edge of Marina City property. Chicago River and Dearborn Street bridge at left. Smith & Wollensky restaurant and west residential tower at right.

View looking west from south edge of Marina City property. Smith & Wollensky restaurant and west residential tower at right.

Southeast corner of Marina City complex, from State Street bridge at sunset. Smith & Wollensky restaurant in foreground. West residential tower in background. Marina and Chicago River at bottom of frame.

Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue is one of eight world landmarks lit up the week of February 23 with a message from Rotary International.

Close angle of “End Polio Now” message projected onto Wrigley Building.

Wrigley Building, headquarters of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company.

Top floors of Wrigley Building, south and east sides, after sunset in December. Visible in background are (left to right) Realtor Building, Hotel InterContinental, and Tribune Tower.

Wrigley Building (with 50 x 100-foot flag) and Tribune Tower, from across Chicago River. Michigan Avenue Bridge at right.

Wrigley Building. Elevator lobby on main floor of north tower. Lobby clock in center. Letter box at right. Entrance to 410 Club and Conference Center at far end.

Wrigley Building. Entryway to north tower. Joel Oppenheimer art gallery at left.

Terra cotta lion on clock tower of Wrigley Building.

Main entrance of Wrigley Building, with holiday decoration, from across Michigan Avenue. Composite of two images. Clock tower is reflected in car window in lower right corner.

Clock tower on south tower of Wrigley Building, from north tower roof at 5:00 p.m., with downtown Chicago in background.

Clock tower on south tower of Wrigley Building, from north tower roof at 5:00 p.m. Closer angle, from northwest.

Clock tower on south tower of Wrigley Building, from north tower roof. Tighter angle on clock face at 5:10 p.m.

Roof of south tower of Wrigley Building, including clock tower, with Michigan Avenue in background at 6:00 p.m.

Roof of south tower of Wrigley Building, including clock tower, with Michigan Avenue in background at sunset.

Clock tower on south tower of Wrigley Building, from north tower roof, just after sunset at 8:20 p.m. Downtown Chicago in background.

Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower from southwest in afternoon with Wabash Avenue bridge in foreground.

Entrance to promenade between north and south towers of Wrigley Building, mid-morning from across Michigan Avenue.

Wrigley Building at sunset from Wacker Drive east of Michigan Avenue. Michigan Avenue bridgehouse in lower left frame.

Top floors and clock tower of Wrigley Building in late morning from 75 East Wacker Drive. John Hancock Center in distance.

Clock tower of Wrigley Building in late afternoon with Goodyear blimp at upper right.

Elevator lobby on 20th floor of west tower at Marina City.

137-year-old Water Tower, photographed from outside renovated Pumping Station across Michigan Avenue. New fountain visible in lower right. In background, Loyola University (left) and Elysées Condominiums (right).

Pumping station, built in 1866, located across Michigan Avenue from the water tower completed three years later. In background, Water Tower Place retail center.

Aerial view of Water Tower and Michigan Avenue from John Hancock Center.

Xcel Energy Center, a 650,000-square foot arena, part of the RiverCentre convention/event/entertainment complex in downtown St. Paul.

Close angle of honorary street sign for Yvonne Daniels Way with Marina City in background.

In the Amish community of Yoder in Kansas, a horse and buggy pass a highway warning sign for a church.

Yoder Mennonite Church on Yoder Road.

DOT warning sign for horse and buggy near Amish community in south central Kansas.

Union Pacific railroad tracks and crossing near Highway 96 near Yoder.

Zoe at the airport.