Autozone

21 photos · 2020–2022

21 photographs tagged Autozone, 2020–2022.

Never forget may 28th graffiti on bus shelter — Graffiti reading "Never Forget May 28" and "Love + Rage" adorns a Metro Transit bus shelter located across from the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct. The graffiti is shown on the 2nd anniversary of the burning of the 3rd precinct police staton following the murder of George Floyd.

Rebuilt AutoZone With Open Sign — The AutoZone on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown here after its reopening following the 2020 Uprising. This store was notably the first building to catch fire during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Rebuilt AutoZone with a Now Hiring sign in May 2021 — The AutoZone on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown under reconstruction in May 2021. This location was notably the first business to be set on fire during the 2020 Minneapolis uprising, which followed the murder of George Floyd. The "now hiring" sign reflects the ongoing rebuilding efforts in the area following the unrest.

Autozone, Wendy's, Everlake redevelopment — Reconstruction efforts are underway on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on March 27, 2021, following extensive damage to businesses and apartment buildings during the civil unrest of summer 2020. The unrest, sparked by the murder of George Floyd, led to widespread destruction, including the loss of the Autozone, Wendy's, and Everlake Apartments. This image shows the ongoing rebuilding of these structures, symbolizing the community's resilience and determination to recover from the events.

Minneapolis police station and Autozone in March 2021 — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct and an adjacent Autozone on East Lake Street are seen at night in March 2021. This area was a focal point during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The Third Precinct building itself was heavily damaged and eventually abandoned by the Minneapolis Police Department. The surrounding commercial properties, including the Autozone and a nearby Target store, also sustained damage during the period of protests and unrest.

Rebuilt AutoZone store on Lake Street in Minneapolis — The AutoZone on W. Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown under winter construction cover, signifying its rebuilding after damage sustained during the 2020 civil unrest. While another AutoZone location on East Lake Street was the first building to burn, this W. Lake Street store represents the initial complete reconstruction effort in the area. The rebuilding of businesses like this AutoZone is a key aspect of the ongoing redevelopment and recovery of the Lake Street corridor.

Cleared out AutoZone lot — The cleared site of the former AutoZone retail store stands on Lake Street at Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis. This commercial building was destroyed during the widespread protests and unrest that occurred in the city following the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Graffiti reading "Autozone the police" on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge railing in Minneapolis. — The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge carries the Midtown Greenway bike and pedestrian trail over Hiawatha Avenue and the METRO Blue Line tracks in Minneapolis. Built in 2007 and named for the longtime Minnesota congressman, the bridge links the Greenway to Minnehaha Avenue near the Midtown Farmers Market. The phrase "Autozone the police," written on its railing, refers to the AutoZone store on Lake Street that became the first building burned during the unrest following George Floyd's murder.

AutoZone building lot cleared — The AutoZone sign stands over a cleared lot at the intersection of East Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis. This site was formerly home to the AutoZone store, which was the first building to burn during the civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. The cleared ground marks a significant location in the events that unfolded across the city, particularly near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The remaining sign serves as a stark reminder of the widespread damage and subsequent rebuilding efforts in the area.

Abolish the police and autozone them again graffiti — Graffiti covers a wall of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner building in downtown Minneapolis. The spray-painted messages include "Abolish the police" and "AutoZone them again," referencing the burning of the AutoZone building during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising. The AutoZone fire was one of the first major acts of property destruction during the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. As the official body responsible for investigating deaths in Hennepin County, including those involving law enforcement, the Medical Examiner's office became a site for expressions of public dissent and calls for systemic change.

Minnehaha Liquors site at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis behind fencing and barriers at night. — Minnehaha Liquors at East Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis appears behind fencing and concrete barriers in July 2020. The business was destroyed during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, leaving a cleared and secured lot at the intersection. The corner sits near the former Third Precinct station and other fire-damaged Lake Street properties.

Burned AutoZone rubble on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, with a damaged Metro Transit sign in the foreground. — The burned remains of the AutoZone store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis fill the frame, with a damaged Metro Transit sign lying across the rubble in the foreground. The store was among the first buildings destroyed during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in May 2020. East Lake Street, a major commercial corridor in south Minneapolis, sustained widespread fire damage and business losses during that period. Store signs for Aldi and Walgreens are visible in the background beyond the debris.

Minneapolis police SUV in front of a burning commercial building during George Floyd protest fires. — A Minneapolis Police squad car is parked in front of burning commercial buildings in Minneapolis in the early hours of May 28, 2020. Visible signage and context identify the businesses as an AutoZone and a Wendy’s, both engulfed in flames during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Minneapolis police officer by patrol SUVs as an AutoZone burns in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. — A Minneapolis police officer stands beside patrol vehicles as the AutoZone store burns in Minneapolis early on May 28, 2020. The fire was photographed during the second night of unrest following the killing of George Floyd, when businesses and other properties in the city were damaged or destroyed.

AutoZone burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis during unrest after George Floyd’s killing. — The AutoZone store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burns during overnight unrest on May 28, 2020, following the killing of George Floyd. Located across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, the auto-parts retailer was among the first commercial buildings destroyed by fire in the area.

Burning AutoZone on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis with graffiti during May 2020 unrest. — The AutoZone store at 2700 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis burns in the early hours of May 28, 2020, across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct. Flames have consumed much of the one-story commercial building, leaving the roofline partially collapsed as graffiti covers the exterior wall. The fire occurred during the first nights of unrest after the murder of George Floyd.

AutoZone on fire during Minneapolis riots — Minneapolis Fire Department outside the AutoZone on Lake Street.

Police officers on bikes as buildings burn behind them — Minneapolis Police officers stand outside a burning AutoZone store in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, the second day of protests following the death of George Floyd. The AutoZone, located at 3030 Nicollet Avenue, was among the first businesses to sustain significant damage during the widespread civil unrest.

Protesters with their hands up at 3rd Precinct — Protesters gather at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in south Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, during demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. The intersection, directly across from the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, became a major gathering point that evening.

Minneapolis Fire Department put fires out during riots — Minneapolis Fire Department crews respond to fires on Minnehaha Avenue near East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The response took place during the second night of unrest following the death of George Floyd, when multiple businesses and properties along Lake Street were damaged or burned.

Fire department put fires out during riots — Minneapolis Fire Department vehicles block East Lake Street at Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, as firefighters work amid heavy smoke, flashing emergency lights, and debris scattered across the roadway. The AutoZone store at this corner was the first major fire during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

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