Stillwater, Minnesota

Jennifat · September 27th, 2010, 05:45 AM

I know that Stillwater has probably been done to death on SkyscraperCity, but what would a Twin Cities area photo thread collection be without it? Such an omission would be sacrilege.

Stillwater, Minnesota
Population: 18,410
Seat of Washington County
September 26, 2010

ColDayMan · September 27th, 2010, 06:12 AM

Looks comfy.

***xzmattzx*** · September 27th, 2010, 06:54 AM

Nice pictures. I'm not in the Midwest section like I am the Northeast section, but I don't remember any Stillwater threads, so another one is fine.

It looks like another nice Mississippi River town. Between the bridge, and the buildings, and the river, and the hills, it seems like there's a diversity in things to look at there.

Will you continue to be going around when the peak fall colors hit?

Jennifat · September 27th, 2010, 07:08 AM

Thanks to both of you!

I think a couple of years back there were maybe two or three Stillwater threads, but I was going to post a new one regardless.

Actually, Stillwater is on the St. Croix River which forms the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin north of its confluence with the Mississippi. The entire river valley is very, very scenic.

I most definitely will continue my voyages through the fall! Peak color around here is generally the first and second week of October, so I hope I can squeeze at least a couple places in.

djrules5454 · September 28th, 2010, 02:27 AM

One thing I've noticed about Stillwater is that it seems a lot bigger than a typical town of 18,000 because of all the tourist traffic and all the Wisconsinites who live across the bridge.

Nice pictures.

Jennifat · September 28th, 2010, 02:50 AM

Yep, it's definitely a "day trip" town. The traffic downtown, especially this time of year, is INSANE. Basically every single route into town is jammed. It also doesn't help that traffic from Wisconsin feeds directly off the bridge and into downtown. I had to go to the top of the hill just to find a parking spot. Of course, I didn't mind since I was going to explore anyway, but my calves are making me sorry today.

Avian001 · September 28th, 2010, 06:20 PM

Great pics Jennifat! It' starting to look like Somnifor is getting some competition!

Jennifat · September 28th, 2010, 09:09 PM

Thanks, Avian!

No way, there is definitely no competition – I'm still too embarrassed to attempt the beautiful people shots Somnifor gets! I try my damnedest to make sure they're not looking before I snap and then scoot away as quickly as possible.

Chadoh25 · September 29th, 2010, 02:37 AM

Cute town!!!!!

Jennifat · October 7th, 2010, 08:44 PM

Thank you, Chadoh! It's definitely a gem here in the Twin Cities area.

openlyJane · March 12th, 2012, 11:09 PM

What a great looking town. Lots of character and on a beautiful lake.

Jennifat · March 13th, 2012, 04:31 AM

Thanks for the nice comments, Jane!

Stillwater is one of my favorite towns in Minnesota. It's in a very scenic setting and somehow remained so beautifully intact, unlike a lot of towns in the metro area. And it's actually on the St. Croix River, which is wide enough that it can certainly be treated like a lake.

tvdxer · March 14th, 2012, 08:24 AM

Beautiful town! And as always, good pictures!

Mplsuptown · March 15th, 2012, 01:47 AM

New bridge for Stillwater and it won't be downtown, bringing back the beauty and tranquillity this town deserves as I believe the birthplace of MN.

araman0 · March 15th, 2012, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jennifat

Thanks, Avian!

No way, there is definitely no competition – I'm still too embarrassed to attempt the beautiful people shots Somnifor gets! I try my damnedest to make sure they're not looking before I snap and then scoot away as quickly as possible.

This is why my photo threads always look so empty of people. There's just no good way to get a picture of a couple or a family walking around without feeling awkward about it.

Jennifat · March 15th, 2012, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by araman0

This is why my photo threads always look so empty of people. There's just no good way to get a picture of a couple or a family walking around without feeling awkward about it.

After doing these photo tours over the last couple of years, I think I've become a lot more comfortable taking people shots. You really just need to act like it's nothing while you're snapping a candid photo of someone, and nonchalantly move on once you've got it. If you don't act sneaky about it, people are almost never suspicious.

The worst thing I've had to deal with are jerks driving by and honking while I'm trying to focus on something.

Just fake the confidence, and eventually you'll be comfortable with it!

Green Bay Native · March 15th, 2012, 04:24 AM

And traffic should be reduced, as Obama signed the bill authorizing construction of a new bridge south of downtown Stillwater:

http://www.twincities.com/wisconsin/...owing-st-croix

Paule · March 15th, 2012, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jennifat

After doing these photo tours over the last couple of years, I think I've become a lot more comfortable taking people shots. You really just need to act like it's nothing while you're snapping a candid photo of someone, and nonchalantly move on once you've got it. If you don't act sneaky about it, people are almost never suspicious.

The worst thing I've had to deal with are jerks driving by and honking while I'm trying to focus on something.

Just fake the confidence, and eventually you'll be comfortable with it!

So basically, act like a professional instead of a ........LOL!

Anyway, here's the Stillwater I know of from back in the 70's. I remember someone telling me they were from Stillwater MN and I wondered if that was true?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt1io_Z2WOQ

September 27th, 2010, 05:45 AM	#1
Jennifat Midwest Diva Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Posts: 1,284 Likes (Received): 110	Stillwater, Minnesota I know that Stillwater has probably been done to death on SkyscraperCity, but what would a Twin Cities area photo thread collection be without it? Such an omission would be sacrilege. Stillwater, Minnesota Population: 18,410 Seat of Washington County September 26, 2010 __________________ My North Star State Photo Threads Minneapolis / St. Paul Downtown Minneapolis \| Mill District, Minneapolis \| North Loop, Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis 1 \| Northeast Minneapolis 2 \| Loring Park and Mpls Sculpture Garden Uptown, Minneapolis \| U of M—East Bank \| U of M—West Bank \| Downtown St. Paul 1\| Downtown St. Paul 2 Greater Minnesota Cities and Towns of Minnesota Last edited by Jennifat; September 27th, 2010 at 05:13 PM.

September 27th, 2010, 06:54 AM	#3
*xzmattzx* Philly sports fan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 12,614 Likes (Received): 76	Nice pictures. I'm not in the Midwest section like I am the Northeast section, but I don't remember any Stillwater threads, so another one is fine. It looks like another nice Mississippi River town. Between the bridge, and the buildings, and the river, and the hills, it seems like there's a diversity in things to look at there. Will you continue to be going around when the peak fall colors hit? __________________ The great state of Delaware; My daily Delaware photo; My urban photo blog Riverfront Wilmington construction photos; Center City Wilmington construction photos

September 27th, 2010, 07:08 AM	#4
Jennifat Midwest Diva Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Posts: 1,284 Likes (Received): 110	Thanks to both of you! I think a couple of years back there were maybe two or three Stillwater threads, but I was going to post a new one regardless. Actually, Stillwater is on the St. Croix River which forms the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin north of its confluence with the Mississippi. The entire river valley is very, very scenic. I most definitely will continue my voyages through the fall! Peak color around here is generally the first and second week of October, so I hope I can squeeze at least a couple places in. __________________ My North Star State Photo Threads Minneapolis / St. Paul Downtown Minneapolis \| Mill District, Minneapolis \| North Loop, Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis 1 \| Northeast Minneapolis 2 \| Loring Park and Mpls Sculpture Garden Uptown, Minneapolis \| U of M—East Bank \| U of M—West Bank \| Downtown St. Paul 1\| Downtown St. Paul 2 Greater Minnesota Cities and Towns of Minnesota

September 28th, 2010, 02:27 AM	#5
djrules5454 It's Kind of Cold Here... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MN Posts: 888 Likes (Received): 5	One thing I've noticed about Stillwater is that it seems a lot bigger than a typical town of 18,000 because of all the tourist traffic and all the Wisconsinites who live across the bridge. Nice pictures. __________________ Current Sim City Project: Interactive City Journal - The Development of Timbuktu! Past Sim City Project:Trimblelina Republic Help my Mini-City grow

September 28th, 2010, 02:50 AM	#6
Jennifat Midwest Diva Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Posts: 1,284 Likes (Received): 110	Yep, it's definitely a "day trip" town. The traffic downtown, especially this time of year, is INSANE. Basically every single route into town is jammed. It also doesn't help that traffic from Wisconsin feeds directly off the bridge and into downtown. I had to go to the top of the hill just to find a parking spot. Of course, I didn't mind since I was going to explore anyway, but my calves are making me sorry today. __________________ My North Star State Photo Threads Minneapolis / St. Paul Downtown Minneapolis \| Mill District, Minneapolis \| North Loop, Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis 1 \| Northeast Minneapolis 2 \| Loring Park and Mpls Sculpture Garden Uptown, Minneapolis \| U of M—East Bank \| U of M—West Bank \| Downtown St. Paul 1\| Downtown St. Paul 2 Greater Minnesota Cities and Towns of Minnesota

September 27th, 2010, 06:12 AM	#2
ColDayMan King of Flyover Country Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Columbus Posts: 975 Likes (Received): 0	Looks comfy.

September 28th, 2010, 06:20 PM	#7
Avian001 Mostly Sane Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Earth. For Now. Posts: 1,154 Likes (Received): 20	Great pics Jennifat! It' starting to look like Somnifor is getting some competition! __________________ “A doctor can bury his mistakes, but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines.” ― Frank Lloyd Wright

September 28th, 2010, 09:09 PM	#8
Jennifat Midwest Diva Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Posts: 1,284 Likes (Received): 110	Thanks, Avian! No way, there is definitely no competition – I'm still too embarrassed to attempt the beautiful people shots Somnifor gets! I try my damnedest to make sure they're not looking before I snap and then scoot away as quickly as possible. __________________ My North Star State Photo Threads Minneapolis / St. Paul Downtown Minneapolis \| Mill District, Minneapolis \| North Loop, Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis 1 \| Northeast Minneapolis 2 \| Loring Park and Mpls Sculpture Garden Uptown, Minneapolis \| U of M—East Bank \| U of M—West Bank \| Downtown St. Paul 1\| Downtown St. Paul 2 Greater Minnesota Cities and Towns of Minnesota

September 29th, 2010, 02:37 AM	#9
Chadoh25 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 7,577 Likes (Received): 283	Cute town!!!!!

October 7th, 2010, 08:44 PM	#10
Jennifat Midwest Diva Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Posts: 1,284 Likes (Received): 110	Thank you, Chadoh! It's definitely a gem here in the Twin Cities area. __________________ My North Star State Photo Threads Minneapolis / St. Paul Downtown Minneapolis \| Mill District, Minneapolis \| North Loop, Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis 1 \| Northeast Minneapolis 2 \| Loring Park and Mpls Sculpture Garden Uptown, Minneapolis \| U of M—East Bank \| U of M—West Bank \| Downtown St. Paul 1\| Downtown St. Paul 2 Greater Minnesota Cities and Towns of Minnesota

March 12th, 2012, 11:09 PM	#11
openlyJane Human Being Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 11,571 Likes (Received): 2256	What a great looking town. Lots of character and on a beautiful lake. __________________ Human Being Liverpool: the world in one city\|Sicily: Fatal Fascination \|English counties: from the charming to the rugged\|Turkey: where east meets west \|Newcastle: the jewel in the north\|Manchester : A Three Hour Adventure.\|

March 13th, 2012, 04:31 AM	#12
Jennifat Midwest Diva Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Posts: 1,284 Likes (Received): 110	Thanks for the nice comments, Jane! Stillwater is one of my favorite towns in Minnesota. It's in a very scenic setting and somehow remained so beautifully intact, unlike a lot of towns in the metro area. And it's actually on the St. Croix River, which is wide enough that it can certainly be treated like a lake. __________________ My North Star State Photo Threads Minneapolis / St. Paul Downtown Minneapolis \| Mill District, Minneapolis \| North Loop, Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis 1 \| Northeast Minneapolis 2 \| Loring Park and Mpls Sculpture Garden Uptown, Minneapolis \| U of M—East Bank \| U of M—West Bank \| Downtown St. Paul 1\| Downtown St. Paul 2 Greater Minnesota Cities and Towns of Minnesota

March 14th, 2012, 08:24 AM	#13
tvdxer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 318 Likes (Received): 19	Beautiful town! And as always, good pictures!

March 15th, 2012, 01:47 AM	#14
Mplsuptown Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 745 Likes (Received): 13	New bridge for Stillwater and it won't be downtown, bringing back the beauty and tranquillity this town deserves as I believe the birthplace of MN. __________________ I ain't got time to breed

March 15th, 2012, 04:24 AM	#17
Green Bay Native back to civilization Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 74 Likes (Received): 5	Stillwater Bridge And traffic should be reduced, as Obama signed the bill authorizing construction of a new bridge south of downtown Stillwater: http://www.twincities.com/wisconsin/...owing-st-croix

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