Chicago Ave Burned Building with Flowers, Minneapolis

Riot damage building on Chicago Ave with flowers inside
Riot damage building on Chicago Ave with flowers inside.

A building on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis stands extensively damaged by fire, with a small pot of flowers placed among the debris. This structure was burned during the civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. The widespread damage across Minneapolis during this period, often referred to as the Minneapolis Uprising, impacted numerous local businesses and properties. The flowers offer a contrasting element within the remnants of the fire-damaged interior.

Photo taken in July 2020.

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