Ellery McCardle is back on top of a building and getting a great view of downtown St. Paul.

ST. PAUL, Minn. - For months, KARE 11 viewers have been sending me to spectacular places in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. I have hiked on bluffs, trails and cliffs. I have been to places I have never heard of before. I have been inspired and elated to show fellow Minnesotans and Wisconsinites the gems we have in our own backyards.

But this week, a friend reminded me where this series all began; on top of a building. Back in March, I went on top of the First National Bank building in downtown St. Paul to capture that glowing "1st" sign. It's something I had wanted to photograph for years.

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Ever since that story, the ideas from you all have been pouring in. Every week I get new suggestions from people who are proud of the special sights in their communities.

Besides nature, I love photographing architecture. The converging lines, the monstrosity of high rises, the engineering, new and old, leaves me in aw. So with my friend in mind, I remembered a place I have wanted to photograph for a while; Landmark Center.

The building sits off 5th Street in downtown St. Paul. It's commonly known as a place for weddings, special events and theater, but it has a long history. The building was completed in 1902 and initially served as a Post Office and Federal Courthouse.

In 1978 it underwent a major renovation, so 2018 marks 40 years since that project was completed..

There are two towers on the building, one with a clock, another without. I went up the tower without the clock on a bright, sunny morning.

You can see out all four sides of the building with a view of the Landmark Center's clock tower. Other sights include: Cathedral of St. Paul, Science Museum of Minnesota, Mississippi River. Looking down, you can see shops, restaurants and traffic rolling along. The Cathedral, however, was my favorite sight from the tower. It stands out, perched on the hill. Definitely, a sight worth seeing.

The tower is open every few years for public tours, however, I'm told that 2018 is not one of those years.