Minneapolis Wells Fargo Bank Demolition After George Floyd Riots

Demolition of riot burned Wells Fargo Bank
Demolition work is underway at the former Wells Fargo Bank building on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, photographed on March 3, 2021. The structure was significantly damaged during civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The building's destruction represents a physical manifestation of the widespread damage and subsequent rebuilding efforts in the city's commercial districts.
Photo taken in March 2021.

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