Speedway Gas on Chicago Avenue

Speedway gas on Chicago Ave at night

The Speedway gas station at 38th and Chicago. The gas station would later become known as “The People’s Way” and become a gathering place for the community twice a day.

Note:This image is from the June 2020 album of a continuing series following the unrest and events in Minneapolis after the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Captured on June 20, 2020.

© Chad Davis |  Licensing inquiries: chad@chaddavis.photography

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