Tag Archive for 'Maple Grove'

Great September Day

Published on September 26, 2011 by Adam J. Bavier. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

September 25th 2011 was a great day. Weather was perfect. The clouds evenly distributed themselves over the entire sky. The wind carried the clouds briskly enough that the sun poked through every minute or so.

The leaves on the Sumac trees have changed colors already. I’m looking forward to all the Maple trees turning red and orange soon.

Maple Grove MN bike path in late September by Adam Bavier

Walking through the neighborhood on my way to the bike path. By Adam Bavier

Published in General, Maple Grove and Photography.

Maple Grove’s 2011 Fireworks

Published on July 18, 2011 by Adam J. Bavier. 3 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Maple Grove launched off fireworks on July 16th, 2011 for the ending of Maple Grove Days. The fireworks were launched behind the Government Center on West Arbor Lake. I chose a viewing location approximately 4 miles away. After watching the fireworks right next to the lake for many years, I chose to mix it up this year.

Maple Grove MN Fireworks

Maple Grove MN Fireworks

Grand Finale:
Maple Grove MN Fireworks

The fireworks show was approximately 15 minutes long.

Published in Maple Grove and Photography.

Plymouth’s 2011 Fireworks

Published on June 30, 2011 by Adam J. Bavier. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Plymouth, MN had a very nice fireworks show yesterday June 29th. There were many different colors, heart shapes, discs, sparklies, weeping willows and more. I’m not a fan of mono colored firework shows, and Plymouth did not disappoint. I watched the fireworks 10 miles away in Maple Grove.

Plymouth Fireworks Behind Tractor

Plymouth Fireworks

Published in Maple Grove and Photography.

Maple Grove’s Water Towers

Published on March 30, 2011 by Adam J. Bavier. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Maple Grove, MN has two water towers. Interestingly enough not much is written about them online.  The below information is what I’ve been finding as I look into the water towers.

Specifications of the Northern Maple Grove Water Tower:

  • Built in, 1982
  • Built by, Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company
  • Capacity, 2000 M Gal.
  • Color, cream.
  • Maple Grove and red oak leaves are painted around the top.
  • Located at 9511 Ranchview Ln. N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
  • Located at approximately +45° 7′ 37.26″, -93° 28′ 40.41″ Elevation 945ft.

Specifications of the Southern Maple Grove Water Tower:

  • Built in, 1973
  • Built by, Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company
  • Capacity, 1,500 M Gal.
  • Color, cream.
  • Maple Grove and red oak leaves are painted around the top.
  • Located at 6865 Sycamore Ln. N, Maple Grove, MN
  • Located at approximately +45° 4′ 40.78″, -93° 26′ 37.91″.

Images of the Northern Maple Grove Water Tower:

Images of the Southern Maple Grove Water Tower:

This is a work in progress document. Any more concrete information, or useful updates? Use the contact form, or add a comment below.

Last Updated:
9/30/2011 Added two new pictures of the Northern tower.
4/11/2011 Date, capacity and pictures added for the Southern Maple Grove Water Tower. Few more pictures for the Northern Water Tower.
1/8/2012 Added Maple Grove Days fireworks and flash photography pictures of the Northern Tower.

Published in Documentary, Maple Grove and Photography.