STILLWATER

LOCATION

Stillwater, MN

ABOUT

Stillwater, nestled along the St. Croix river, is a quaint town know for it antiques stores and history of lumberjacking and rum running. And of course the vertical lift bridge – one of less than 100 in the United States.

TECH

Canon EOS Rebel T3i.

The old Isaac Staples Sawmill has been reimagined into a shopping and other commercial use building, but retains much of its historic charm and logging heritage.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. A cyclist stops for a rest on the shore of the St. Croix River with the aerial lift bridge in the background.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. Historic Washington County courthouse framed through the leaves of an oak tree. It was in purposeful operation from 1870 to 1975 and is now open for historic tours and other public functions.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. Looking out windows from the inside of the old Washington County Courthouse. Looking out windows from the inside of the old Washington County Courthouse.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. Long walk of stairs leading to the main entrance of the old Washington County Courthouse.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. Old grain elevator, built in 1898, rises up against a cloud-filled blue sky.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. Old grain elevator, built in 1898, rises up against a cloud-filled blue sky.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. Old grain elevator, built in 1898, rises up against a cloud-filled blue sky.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. Close up of the weathered and rusting facade of the old Commander grain elevator. Originally built in 1898, it serves as yet another landmark in Stillwater's deep and rich history.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. The revitalized Freight House restaurant was originally built as a freight depot in 1883.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. I love signage and the juxtaposition of retro and modern. Stillwater, with it's unique and historic downtown does not disappoint with it's photo opportunities.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. I love signage and the juxtaposition of retro and modern. Stillwater, with it's unique and historic downtown does not disappoint with it's photo opportunities.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. I love signage and the juxtaposition of retro and modern. Stillwater, with it's unique and historic downtown does not disappoint with it's photo opportunities.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. I love signage, landscapes, and the juxtaposition of retro and modern. Stillwater, with it's unique and historic downtown does not disappoint with it's photo opportunities.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. Looking north at the aerial lift bridge over the St. Croix River.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. North side of the aerial lift bridge over the St. Croix River.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. North side of the aerial lift bridge over the St. Croix River.
Photography: Stillwater, MN. Simple graffiti on a river break wall post along the St. Croix River walk.
Simple graffiti on a decorative mooring pillar along the St. Croix River walk.
Long shore view of the St. Croix river towards the aerial lift bridge.
The old Isaac Staples Sawmill has been reimagined into a shopping and other commercial use building, but retains much of its historic charm and logging herritage.The old Isaac Staples Sawmill has been reimagined into a shopping and other commercial use building, but retains much of its historic charm and logging heritage.

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