Minneapolis: Chicago Ave Construction and Hop Wong Restaurant

Hop Wong Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, June 9, 2021, during street construction and amidst graffiti.
Hop Wong Chinese Restaurant is seen on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on June 9, 2021, amidst extensive street construction. The surrounding area shows signs of recent unrest and ongoing development, with graffiti visible on a boarded-up storefront next to the restaurant. Chicago Avenue has been a significant thoroughfare in Minneapolis, experiencing periods of both commercial activity and social upheaval, particularly in the wake of the 2020 Minneapolis uprising. The construction at the time likely aimed to improve infrastructure, reflecting the city's efforts to rebuild and modernize.
Photo taken in June 2021.
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