Millennium Hotel Minneapolis: One Light On During COVID-19

One hotel room light on at the Millennium Hotel
The Millennium Hotel in downtown Minneapolis is shown with a single room light illuminated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Located on Nicollet Mall, this hotel is a key component of the city's hospitality infrastructure, typically accommodating numerous visitors and business travelers. The solitary light reflects the widespread closures and reduced occupancy experienced by hotels across the nation in 2020 due to public health measures and travel restrictions. This image documents a period of unprecedented quiet in urban centers like Minneapolis, underscoring the economic and social impact of the global health crisis.
Photo taken in March 2020.
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