Photo Set

Uptown Minneapolis

Photographs of Uptown Minneapolis showing Hennepin Ave and Lake St commercial district, theater marquees, signs, protests and rebuilding

Uptown MinneapolisMinneapolis, MN

This photo set documents commercial streets in Minneapolis’s Uptown neighborhood, focusing on the Hennepin Avenue and West Lake Street corridor. Images include theater marquees, neon and storefront signage, boarded windows, construction barriers and public messaging such as Black Lives Matter signs. The collection records stages of closure, protest-related boardings, pandemic impacts and subsequent business openings and infrastructure work.

Last updated April 10, 2026

Former Fifth Precinct Police Station in Minneapolis, now an event center. — August 15, 2023 — Now an event center, many years ago this was the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct.

Hennepin Ave and W Lake St intersection in Uptown Minneapolis with cars, storefronts, and pedestrians under cloudy skies — August 13, 2023 — The intersection of Hennepin Avenue and W Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis is shown on August 13, 2023.

Uptown Theater reopening night in Minneapolis with red carpet guests outside the marquee. — June 8, 2023 — The Uptown Theater in Minneapolis, a landmark on Hennepin Avenue, reopened its doors on its red carpet premiere night after renovations and pandemic-related closures. The theater, a significant cultural venue in the Uptown neighborhood, originally opened in 1926 and has been a cornerstone of the community for nearly a century. Its marquee, a prominent feature of the streetscape, announces "We Are Open" to passersby.

Uptown Theater marquee on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night with a police SUV parked outside. — June 8, 2023 — The Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis reopened on its original date, October 23, following a period of closure and a change in ownership. The theater, a landmark since its construction in 1926, has historically served as a venue for film screenings and live performances. Its distinctive marquee and facade are characteristic of early 20th-century cinema architecture. The reopening marks a new chapter for the beloved Minneapolis institution, aiming to continue its cultural role in the city.

Damaged Target store sign on a closed building in Uptown Minneapolis. — May 15, 2023 — What's left of a Target Store sign at a recently closed store in Uptown Minneapolis on May 15, 2023.

Blue patio chairs and tables on a rooftop bar in Uptown Minneapolis. — May 10, 2023 — Rooftop chairs at a bar in Uptown Minneapolis in May 2023.

Uptown theater with half the lights lit up in Minneapolis — May 7, 2023 — The Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis is undergoing renovation. Originally opened in 1929, the venue has been a significant cultural landmark in the Uptown neighborhood. Following its extensive refurbishment, it is slated to reopen as one of the city's largest music venues.

Snow-covered residential street in Minneapolis during an April blizzard. — April 1, 2023 — Snow blankets a residential street in Minneapolis during an April 2023 blizzard. Homes line the snow-covered road, with trees laden with snow obscuring the view.

Snow-covered Minneapolis street during an April blizzard, with traffic signs glowing in the storm. — April 1, 2023 — A snow-covered street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an April blizzard in 2023.

Cyan neon sign and orange "Uptown" circular sign illuminate Williams Pub storefront on Hennepin Avenue at night. — February 15, 2023 — Williams Pub, a restaurant and bar located on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, features prominent neon signage.

Empty Williams Pub bar interior with illuminated liquor bottles behind the counter on Hennepin Avenue. — February 15, 2023 — Williams Pub Bar, located on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, is seen here after it's closure.

Minneapolis Police vehicles parked outside Fire House bar with graffiti reading "No Good Cops. No Bad Protesters." — February 5, 2023 — Minneapolis Police vehicles are parked outside the Fire House bar and restaurant on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Graffiti on ther fence reads "No Good Cops. No Bad Protesters."

Minneapolis police SUVs parked on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night with lights flashing. — February 5, 2023 — A Minneapolis Squad Car parked on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police vehicles parked outside Uptown Ties Lounge & Rooftop on Lagoon Avenue at night. — February 5, 2023 — Minneapolis Police vehicles are parked outside Uptown Ties Lounge & Rooftop on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Police officers regularly work off-duty at this location.

Green Room neon sign illuminates the nightclub's storefront in Uptown Minneapolis, advertising live music, food, and drink. — February 5, 2023 — The sign at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis. The Green Room is a popular staple of the area that has consistent live music.

Neon sign for The New Uptown Cafe glows on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — February 5, 2023 — The "New" Uptown Cafe sign is illuminated on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

Justice for George Floyd and Black Lives Matter stickers displayed on a Minneapolis storefront window. — February 5, 2023 — Stickers advocating for justice for George Floyd and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement are displayed in a storefront window on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

Brick storefronts with holiday snowflake decorations and illuminated street lamps line a nighttime urban street in Uptown — February 5, 2023 — The McDonald's at Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is pictured on February 5, 2023.

The "Arts + Rec Uptown" neon sign illuminates Lake Street at Girard Avenue in Minneapolis. — February 5, 2023 — The "Arts + Rec Uptown" sign illuminates Lake Street at Girard Avenue in Minneapolis on February 5, 2023.

Running Room and Ragstock storefronts with neon signs on Lake Street, Uptown Minneapolis. — February 5, 2023 — The Running Room and Ragstock stores are visible on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on February 5, 2023.

No-left-turn traffic sign and illuminated W Lake Street sign at night in Minneapolis. — February 5, 2023 — A "W Lake St" street sign hangs above Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The sign shows burn marks left over from protests following the killing of Winston Smith. Smith was killed by federal agents in 2021 on top of the Seven Points parking garage.

Stella's Fish Cafe storefront with illuminated neon sign on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — November 26, 2022 — Stella's Fish Cafe is a seafood restaurant on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Uptown banner on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis beside the Uptown Theater sign. — October 25, 2022 — The missing uptown theatre letters. The developer says they are rehabbing them.

Cupcake Vineyards balloon display in a red-lit doorway in Minneapolis. — October 12, 2022 — A Cupcake Vineyards promotional hot-air-balloon display stands at the edge of a red-lit entryway.

Lake Street storefronts and mixed-use buildings at dusk in Uptown Minneapolis, viewed from Arts + Rec rooftop. — September 10, 2022 — The Arts + Rec rooftop sits above Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, looking out over the shops and apartments below. Stella's Fish Cafe, a longtime Lake Street restaurant, occupies the building at the corner in the middle distance.

Street Sweeper on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis — August 7, 2022 — A street sweeper in Uptown Minneapolis seen in August 2022.

Cyclist at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis at dusk. — August 1, 2022 — A cyclist navigates the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood at dusk.

Water Pipes sign in storefront — July 26, 2022 — Signage for Water Pipes and Premium Cigars in a storefront on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

LA Fitness and Arts + Rec inside Seven Points on West Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. — July 26, 2022 — LA Fitness and Arts + Rec inside the Seven Points building at West Lake Street in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis.

The New Uptown Cafe sign advertising coffee, breakfast, and lunch in Uptown Minneapolis. — June 8, 2022 — The New Uptown Cafe operates as a coffee, breakfast, and lunch spot in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. The business serves the surrounding commercial stretch of Hennepin Avenue, an area long associated with local restaurants and retail. Its diamond-shaped sign, featuring a coffee cup and banner design, identifies the cafe to passersby along the avenue.

Corner of Hennepin and Lagoon, Uptown Minneapolis — May 31, 2022 — Cowboy Slim's, a bar and restaurant, is located at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Looking down Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis May 2022 — May 31, 2022 — Looking down Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The large apartment complex on the right has been largly vacant for many years.

Hennepin Ave sign in Minneapolis reads “One Lane? No Way!” — May 31, 2022 — A window sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis reads “One Lane? No Way!” The orange sign is propped against blinds inside a storefront.

Lake Chipotle in Uptown Minneapolis May 2022 — May 12, 2022 — A Volvo semi-truck is parked in Lake Chipotle, the name of the flooding at Chipotle restaurant located on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Lightning over a Minneapolis apartment building under construction at night. — May 12, 2022 — Lightning above new apartment development in Uptown Minneapolis seen in May 2022.

Chairs outside Uptown Minneapolis Restaurant — May 10, 2022 — An outdoor seating area for a restaurant in Uptown Minneapolis is illuminated by string lights at night. The patio features wooden benches and tables, with chairs stacked for the evening. A Ukrainian flag is visible.

Arts and Rec Coming Soon sign in Uptown Minneapolis — May 10, 2022 — A "Coming Soon" banner announces the arrival of Arts + Rec, a new "brand new art-focused experiential concept and restaurant," in Uptown Minneapolis. The establishment is slated to open in the former Libertine Bar space within Seven Points Mall.

Lake Street and Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis May 2022 — May 5, 2022 — Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, May 2022. This intersection is a central commercial and cultural hub for the city's Uptown neighborhood.

LA Fitness and boarded up Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis — May 5, 2022 — LA Fitness is visible at the Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis.

Vacant former JUUT SalonSpa storefront at Hennepin and Lake in Uptown Minneapolis — April 29, 2022 — This storefront at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis was formerly occupied by JUUT SalonSpa, an Aveda retailer. The building, located at 2947 Hennepin Avenue, features a distinctive curved facade that once displayed the salon's branding.

Black arched bike racks labeled "UPTOWN" on a wet sidewalk in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. — April 29, 2022 — These arched bike racks line a sidewalk in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, each one cut with the word "Uptown."

Williams Uptown and Cowboy Slim's on Hennepin and Lagoon in Minneapolis at night. — March 29, 2022 — Cowboy Slim's and Williams Uptown are illuminated at night on the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. Cowboy Slim's, a bar and saloon, features prominent neon signage, while Williams Uptown, a food and drink establishment, is lit by its facade. This corner has long served as a commercial and entertainment hub within Uptown, known for its vibrant nightlife. The businesses at this location contribute to the area's reputation as a popular destination for dining and socializing.

Lake Street and Girard Avenue intersection in Uptown Minneapolis at night, featuring Stella's Fish Cafe and nearby buildings illuminated by neon signage. — March 22, 2022 — Stella's Fish Cafe sits at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The restaurant has operated at this corner since the early 1990s serving seafood.

Icicles hang below Stella's neon sign in Uptown Minneapolis. — January 25, 2022 — Icicles hang from the awning of Stella's Fish Cafe in Uptown Minneapolis.

Closed AT&T store with security shutters on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night — January 18, 2022 — A closed AT&T store on Lake Street in Minneapolis has security shutters across its front windows.

Hennepin Avenue at Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night with storefronts and traffic lights. — January 18, 2022 — Hennepin Avenue at Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis is a major commercial corridor in south Minneapolis. The intersection links Hennepin Avenue’s north-south route with Lake Street, one of the city’s main east-west streets.

Uptown Theater at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Minneapolis after snowfall at night — January 6, 2022 — The Uptown Theater, located at Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in Minneapolis, is seen here during a winter snowfall. The building was undergoing a significant renovation to transform it into a concert venue. Originally opened in 1929 as a movie palace, the Uptown Theater has been a prominent landmark in the city's Uptown neighborhood for decades. Its conversion reflects a shift in entertainment venues and the ongoing adaptation of historic structures to contemporary uses.

The former Fox Den Salon at 2727 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, pictured on a winter evening. — January 6, 2022 — The former Fox Den Salon, located at 2727 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis at night, with steam rising over snow-covered buildings. — January 2, 2022 — The Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, a 5.5-mile multi-use trail, traverses a former railroad corridor. This image shows the trail during a winter night, with steam rising from buildings due to sub-zero temperatures. Developed from an underutilized industrial route, the Greenway now serves as a critical transportation and recreational link, connecting neighborhoods and providing year-round access for cyclists and pedestrians.

Minneapolis apartment building at night with downtown skyline behind fog — January 2, 2022 — The Minneapolis Midtown Greenway Apartments are seen at night, with the downtown Minneapolis skyline visible in the distance through of smoke from a nearby house fire. The Midtown Greenway is a 5.7-mile-long multi-use trail that runs through the heart of Minneapolis, following a former railroad corridor. Developed in phases starting in the late 1990s, it connects various neighborhoods and serves as a vital transportation and recreation artery for the city.

Violence interrupters walking through empty snowy Uptown Minneapolis — December 4, 2021 — Members of the nonprofit organization We Push For Peace walk through Uptown Minneapolis on a snowy December evening.

Stella's Fish Cafe neon sign illuminates a brick building on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis during snowfall. — December 4, 2021 — Stella's Fish Cafe was a seafood restaurant on Lake Street in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Chairs stacked on tables inside Bryant Lake Bowl restaurant and bar in Minneapolis. — November 30, 2021 — Bryant Lake Bowl sits at 810 W. Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. The building dates to the 1930s, originally housing a bowling alley alongside its restaurant and bar operation. Today the venue combines a full-service restaurant, cocktail bar, and a small theater space used for comedy, cabaret, and live performances. It remains one of the few bowling alleys of its era still operating in the Twin Cities.

Seven Points Mall at Hennepin Ave and W Lake St in Minneapolis, lit at night. — November 10, 2021 — Seven Points Mall, located at Hennepin Avenue and West Lake Street in Minneapolis, is seen here with its protective boards removed. The mall had been covered since May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent civil unrest.

Graffiti on the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis reads, “Do you know who Winston Smith is??” — November 8, 2021 — Graffiti reading "DO YOU KNOW WHO WINSTON SMITH IS??" is spray-painted on the glass doors of the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis. The Uptown Theatre, a historic movie palace opened in 1926, has been a prominent landmark on Hennepin Avenue.

Mural-covered alley in Uptown Minneapolis at night, with puddles reflecting streetlights. — November 8, 2021 — This narrow Uptown alleyway comes alive after dark with the vibrant work of local artist Black Daze.

Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night, lined with neon signs and storefronts along a wet roadway. — November 8, 2021 — Lake Street is the main commercial strip through Uptown Minneapolis, running west from the Chain of Lakes toward the Mississippi River. This stretch, near Girard Avenue, holds a mix of shops, bars, and restaurants, including the smoke shop and Tenka ramen storefronts.

Cyclists and pedestrians travel the Midtown Greenway trail beneath the Hennepin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis. — November 6, 2021 — The Midtown Greenway follows a former Milwaukee Road rail corridor that cuts below street level through south Minneapolis. The trail runs roughly 5.5 miles between the Mississippi River and the Chain of Lakes, opening in phases between 2000 and 2007. Hennepin Avenue crosses above the trail on a bridge near Uptown, one of more than 30 street crossings along the route. The nonprofit Midtown Greenway Coalition maintains the corridor for cyclists, walkers, and commuters year-round.

Night view of the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis with Winston Smith graffiti on a bridge wall. — October 21, 2021 — The Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis is a multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor. The "Winston Smith" graffiti visible on the retaining wall refers to Winston Smith, a protester who was killed by federal law enforcement officers a block away from this location in June 2021.

Yellow caution tape blocks a Minneapolis sidewalk at night. — October 20, 2021 — A length of bright yellow cuidado (caution) tape stretches across a sidewalk in Minneapolis, marking off an area temporarily closed to pedestrians.

Outreach workers in orange shirts walk past boarded storefronts on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night — October 12, 2021 — Violence Interrupter Outreach Workers walk down Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on October 12, 2021.

Woman looks at the menu at Tenka Ramen on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night. — October 12, 2021 — Woman looking at the menu in the window at Tenka Ramen on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

William's Pub on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — September 21, 2021 — William's Pub on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The long time bar and Hennepin Avenue staple has since closed and is for sale as of May 2026.

Interior of a hair salon in Uptown Minneapolis — September 10, 2021 — The interior of a hair salon in Uptown Minneapolis at night.

Penzey's Spices storefront in Uptown Minneapolis with a closed sign and safety message in the window — September 10, 2021 — The Penzey's Spices store in Uptown Minneapolis is visible through its storefront window. Founded in 1957, Penzey's is a family-owned company known for its wide selection of spices, herbs, and seasonings.

Urban Outfitters window in Uptown Minneapolis with a George Floyd mural at night — September 10, 2021 — A "Rest in Power George Floyd" mural is displayed in the window of an Urban Outfitters store in Uptown Minneapolis.

Mural in Minneapolis displaying white text reading "Don't Criticize What You Can't Understand" and "for the times & they are changing" on a red and orange painted wall. — September 10, 2021 — This mural features the phrase "Don't criticize what you can't understand," a quote attributed to Bob Dylan. The artwork also includes the line "for the times & they are changing," referencing another of Dylan's well-known songs.

The Wedge neighborhood sign in Lowry Hill East, Minneapolis, with a bicycle graphic. — September 10, 2021 — This sign marks the boundary of The Wedge neighborhood in Minneapolis's Lowry Hill East area. The Wedge is a distinct section within the larger Uptown district, recognized for its active commercial and residential life.

ChowNow billboard on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night beside a closed storefront. — September 10, 2021 — A ChowNow billboard on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Hennepin Avenue serves as a major thoroughfare, connecting various neighborhoods and facilitating commerce within the city.

Nighttime security lights outside Seven Points Mall ramp in Minneapolis — July 14, 2021 — Security lighting outside the Seven Points parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed at.

Night view of the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis at Lagoon Avenue and Hennepin Avenue. — July 8, 2021 — Nighttime view of the Uptown Minneapolis theater and surrounding streets. The marquee reads "UPTOWN" and "OUTMOVIES ONLY." This image taken a protest on July 8, 2021 where protesters and individuals identified by police as "hot rodders" blocked streets. The Minneapolis Police Department declared an unlawful assembly but dispersed without making arrests. The protest was related to the death of Winston Smith.

Wince Marie Peace Garden at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at dusk, with lit downtown buildings in the background. — July 2, 2021 — The Wince Marie Peace Garden sits at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. It was established after the deaths of Winston Smith, killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021, and Deona Marie, killed ten days later when a driver struck a crowd gathered at the site to protest Smith's death.

Empty Lake Street at Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during a police closure at night. — June 27, 2020 — Lake Street at Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night during a police street closure on June 27, 2020. The normally busy commercial corridor appears largely empty, with boarded storefront windows and murals visible along the block. Minneapolis police imposed weekend closures in the area at the time in response to large late-night car gatherings in the entertainment district.

Calhoun Square building at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night, with illuminated rooftop sign and boarded ground-floor storefronts painted with murals. — June 7, 2020 — Calhoun Square at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night with its rooftop sign illuminated and its ground-floor storefronts boarded and painted with murals. The mall was later renamed Seven Points Mall. Shown here boarded up with murals after the killing of George Floyd.

Adam Turman mural on plywood at Uptown Theatre in Minneapolis reading “The Right Thing” and “Love Mpls.” — June 5, 2020 — Adam Turman’s 2020 mural on the boarded-up Uptown Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis fills the facade with the words “THE RIGHT THING” above a figure presenting “LOVE MPLS” in outstretched fists. Created in the days after the murder of George Floyd, the work uses bold lettering and a medallion in Pan-African colors to reference solidarity, Black liberation, and calls for justice. Painted on temporary plywood covering the theater, the mural reflects how storefront barriers across Minneapolis became surfaces for public art and messages during that period.

Boarded-up Uptown Theater in Minneapolis with red graffiti reading “Silence = Violence” and “Wake Up White People.” — June 2, 2020 — The Uptown Theater in Uptown Minneapolis is shown boarded up on June 2, 2020, with protest messages painted across plywood covering its facade. Red spray-painted text on the boards reads “Silence = Violence” and “Wake Up White People,” while the marquee above says “ITS OVER” and “GO HOME.” The historic movie theater was among many Twin Cities buildings covered after protests that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Thurston Jewelers and Bondesque storefronts in Minneapolis at night after looting. — May 28, 2020 — A man cleans up the inside of Thurston Jewelers which was broken into on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

Neon signs for Stella's Oyster Bar and Fish Cafe glow blue, red, and yellow on a brick building in Uptown Minneapolis. — May 22, 2020 — Stella's Fish Café had anchored a stretch of Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis for decades, serving seafood alongside its attached Prestige Oyster Bar.

Calhoun Building in Minneapolis lit at night — May 3, 2020 — The Calhoun Building on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis shown on May 3, 2020.

Empty Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night during the stay-at-home order. — March 28, 2020 — Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on the first night of Minnesota's stay-at-home order. The street, typically bustling with activity, is deserted as businesses close and residents are advised to remain indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lake and Hennepin in Uptown Minneapolis — March 27, 2020 — Juut Hair Salon at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. As seen in March 2020. The salon would close for good in June 2021.

Uptown Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis displays closure messages on its marquee during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown — March 27, 2020 — The Uptown Theatre sits at Hennepin and Lagoon Avenues in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. It opened in 1916 and was rebuilt in 1939 with an Art Deco facade designed by Liebenberg and Kaplan, architects known for a string of Twin Cities movie houses. The marquee's message was a response to Minnesota's stay-at-home order, issued in late March 2020, which forced theaters and other entertainment venues statewide to close temporarily.

Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night with Chino Latino restaurant and Uptown Theater sign visible during COVID-19 — March 27, 2020 — Hennepin Avenue runs through the heart of Uptown Minneapolis, linking downtown to the Chain of Lakes. The Uptown Theatre opened in 1939, designed by the Minneapolis architectural firm Liebenberg & Kaplan, known for a string of Art Deco movie houses built across the city in the 1930s and '40s. It later operated as a second-run and independent cinema before closing in 2020. Chino Latino, a pan-Asian and Latin fusion restaurant from Parasole Restaurant Holdings, opened along this stretch in 1998 and became a fixture of Uptown's nightlife before shutting down for good that same year amid the pandemic's early closures.

Hennepin Avenue at West Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night, with the Uptown Theatre's vertical sign visible on the left. — March 27, 2020 — Hennepin Avenue and West Lake Street mark the commercial center of Uptown Minneapolis. The Uptown Theatre, opened in 1939 with its Art Deco vertical sign, anchors the block and remains one of the few single-screen movie houses still operating in the Twin Cities.

A cyclist rides across snow-covered Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis during a heavy snowstorm at night. — November 27, 2019 — South Lyndale Avenue is a major north-south street through Uptown Minneapolis. A cyclist crosses the snow-covered street at a red light during a snowstorm on November 26, 2019.

Blue Door Pub neon signs glow red and blue on a snowy building in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — November 27, 2019 — The Blue Door Pub is a bar and restaurant on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. Snow falls past its neon "BAR" sign during a snowstorm on November 26, 2019.

Moto-i neon sign in snow on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis — November 27, 2019 — The neon sign for Moto-i, a Japanese restaurant and sake bar, glows in the snow on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. The restaurant, which opened in 2001, is known for its extensive sake list and sushi offerings. This image was taken during a significant snowstorm on November 26, 2019, which blanketed the city.

Snow-covered Lynlake Brewery marquee in Minneapolis during a winter storm. — November 27, 2019 — The marquee of Lynlake Brewery in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood is covered in snow during a November storm. The sign reads "CHRISTMAS STARTS ON THE 29th."

Bus Lane Paint on Hennepin Avenue — August 27, 2019 — Paint being put down for a new bus lane on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Daymark Apartments under construction in Uptown Minneapolis, with a crane and cars passing in front. — June 13, 2019 — Daymark Apartments is under construction in Uptown Minneapolis in June 2019. The multi-story wood-frame apartment building rises above a podium level wrapped in green sheathing, with a tower crane and an aerial lift visible over the site.

Calhoun Square, a brick corner building with neon signs for Famous Dave's and other businesses, illuminated at night at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. — September 17, 2017 — Calhoun Square mall located at the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood.

Suburban World Theatre interior renovation on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. — June 7, 2017 — Suburban World Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis was undergoing interior renovation in 2017. The building was a former movie theater in the Hennepin-Lake commercial district. Renovation work had opened lobby and circulation areas inside the former theater.

Boarded former Uptown Minneapolis Library on Hennepin Avenue with a locked entrance and graffiti-covered brick walls — June 16, 2016 — The original Uptown Library on Hennepin. It's since been a fitness center and is currently a nightclub. A new library was built aross the street. Pictured here in 2016.

Aerial view of the Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street intersection in Uptown Minneapolis at dusk, with the illuminated Uptown Theater visible. — November 14, 2015 — An aerial photo of the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis as seen in 2015.

Apple tribute marked “4 Ever” and infinity symbol outside an Apple Store in Minneapolis. — October 6, 2011 — An apple, marked with "4 Ever" and an infinity symbol, rests on a display outside the Apple Store in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. This spontaneous tribute appeared on October 5, 2011, following the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

Customers line Hennepin Avenue for the Apple Store opening in Uptown Minneapolis. — June 19, 2010 — The Apple Store opening line on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis formed for the store’s June 19, 2010 opening. The store was part of the Uptown commercial corridor near the Uptown Theatre and national retailers. Apple later closed the Uptown Minneapolis store in 2020.

Apple Store sign at Uptown Minneapolis under a glass facade. — June 17, 2010 — The Apple Store on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The store held its grand opening 2 days later. The store was one of the first national chains to move into the area. The store would close ten years later and remain vacant for many years.

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