Boarded Hennepin County Government Center, Downtown Minneapolis, August 2020

Boarded up Hennepin County Government Center August 2020
Boarded up Hennepin County Government Center August 2020.

The Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis stands boarded up in August 2020. This measure was taken amidst widespread unrest and protests following the killing of George Floyd, and specifically after false rumors of a police shooting circulated in the city. Designed by John Carl Warnecke & Associates and completed in 1974, the building serves as the primary seat for Hennepin County government, housing the Hennepin County District Court and various administrative offices. The boarding reflects the extensive security measures implemented across Minneapolis during a period of significant social upheaval.

Photo taken in August 2020.

Photo Part Of
Minneapolis Uprising – August 2020
98 photos
Map
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
More from Minneapolis Uprising – August 2020
Homeless man on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Police riot response
Homeless man on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Police riot response
A man sits on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis, holding a sign for assistance, as Minneapolis Police officers and vehicles…
George Floyd Square Protest Sign: 'They're Going To Kill Me'
George Floyd Square Protest Sign: 'They're Going To Kill Me'
A protest sign reading 'They're going to kill me' stands at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis. This site, located…
Mahmoud Abumayyaleh outside Cup Foods, George Floyd Square
Mahmoud Abumayyaleh outside Cup Foods, George Floyd Square
Mahmoud Abumayyaleh, owner of Cup Foods, stands outside his store in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis. On the day Cup Foods…
Downtown Minneapolis Boarded Buildings, Police Camera, Aug 2020
Downtown Minneapolis Boarded Buildings, Police Camera, Aug 2020
Boarded-up commercial buildings line a street in Downtown Minneapolis in August 2020. A Minneapolis Police mobile surveillance camera is positioned…
Hennepin County Sheriff's Officer, Gas Mask, Minneapolis Jail
Hennepin County Sheriff's Officer, Gas Mask, Minneapolis Jail
A Hennepin County Sheriff's Officer stands outside the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in downtown Minneapolis. This occured during a…
Jacob Blake Protest & Rally, Anarchy Flag, Downtown Minneapolis
Jacob Blake Protest & Rally, Anarchy Flag, Downtown Minneapolis
A protest and rally gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis in solidarity with Jacob Blake after…
Nearby Photos

Built in Minneapolis

Photographs showcasing change over time

Browse by location, move through long-running series, or start with recent work.

© 1996–2026 Chad Davis