Graffiti on Burned Atlas Staffing, Lake Street, Minneapolis

The remains of the Atlas Staffing building stand on Lake Street in Minneapolis, its exterior covered in graffiti. This structure was among many properties damaged or destroyed by fire during the civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. The building's current state reflects its continued presence as a site marked by the Minneapolis Uprising. Lake Street, a vital commercial corridor, experienced extensive damage during this period, with many properties remaining in various states of disrepair or redevelopment.
The remains of the Atlas Staffing building stand on Lake Street in Minneapolis, its exterior covered in graffiti. This structure was among many properties damaged or destroyed by fire during the civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. The building's current state reflects its continued presence as a site marked by the Minneapolis Uprising. Lake Street, a vital commercial corridor, experienced extensive damage during this period, with many properties remaining in various states of disrepair or redevelopment.
Photo taken in December 2020.
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