Minneapolis Unrest: Burned Building on Chicago Ave

A fire-damaged brick commercial building stands on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. This structure, which housed businesses such as a Community Safety Center and Midtown Eye Care, sustained extensive damage during the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd. Broken windows on the upper floor and boarded-up storefronts on the ground level indicate the severity of the destruction. The building serves as a visible reminder of the profound impact these events had on the urban environment and local businesses in Minneapolis.
A fire-damaged brick commercial building stands on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. This structure, which housed businesses such as a Community Safety Center and Midtown Eye Care, sustained extensive damage during the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd. Broken windows on the upper floor and boarded-up storefronts on the ground level indicate the severity of the destruction. The building serves as a visible reminder of the profound impact these events had on the urban environment and local businesses in Minneapolis.
Photo taken in June 2020.
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