Minnehaha Liquors Burned, Lake Street, Minneapolis, May 2020

The remains of Minnehaha Liquors stand on Lake Street in South Minneapolis, following extensive fire damage. The retail store was destroyed on May 31, 2020, during widespread protests and civil unrest that occurred after the murder of George Floyd. This damage was part of the broader Minneapolis Uprising, which significantly impacted numerous businesses along commercial corridors like Lake Street. The charred structure and debris serve as a record of the profound effects these historical events had on local commerce and the urban environment.
The remains of Minnehaha Liquors stand on Lake Street in South Minneapolis, following extensive fire damage. The retail store was destroyed on May 31, 2020, during widespread protests and civil unrest that occurred after the murder of George Floyd. This damage was part of the broader Minneapolis Uprising, which significantly impacted numerous businesses along commercial corridors like Lake Street. The charred structure and debris serve as a record of the profound effects these historical events had on local commerce and the urban environment.
Photo taken in May 2020.
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