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Photo 677-709-590: Northstar East

Lion on the façade; July 4, 2021

Northstar East: Lion on the façade; July 4, 2021

Connected to Northstar East (Minneapolis)

Photo credits: Ryan Hildebrand
Assigned category: building detail
Keywords: Northstar East in Minneapolis, Minnesota, façade

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