Venus Unveiled Lingerie Store Looted, Lake Street, Minneapolis

The interior of Venus Unveiled, a lingerie store on Lake Street in Minneapolis, shows signs of extensive looting. This damage occurred on the third day of widespread protests across the city, following the death of George Floyd in May 2020. Merchandise is scattered across the floor, and display fixtures are overturned, reflecting the civil unrest that impacted many businesses along this vital commercial corridor. The events on Lake Street became a significant aspect of the Minneapolis Uprising, underscoring the profound social and economic disruptions during this period of protest.
The interior of Venus Unveiled, a lingerie store on Lake Street in Minneapolis, shows signs of extensive looting. This damage occurred on the third day of widespread protests across the city, following the death of George Floyd in May 2020. Merchandise is scattered across the floor, and display fixtures are overturned, reflecting the civil unrest that impacted many businesses along this vital commercial corridor. The events on Lake Street became a significant aspect of the Minneapolis Uprising, underscoring the profound social and economic disruptions during this period of protest.
Photo taken in May 2020.
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