George Floyd 5th Anniversary Boards, Phelps Park, Minneapolis
May 2025
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Boards from the Minneapolis Uprising at Phelps Park on the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
Memorialize The Movement is an organization that has worked to preserve these boards as historical artifacts.
Memorialize The Movement Uprising Boards at Phelps Park
May 2025
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Memorialize The Movement, an organization that saved boards from the Minneapolis Uprising, with them on display at Phelps Park during the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
Memorialize The Movement Boards, Phelps Park, 5th Anniversary
May 2025
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Memorialize The Movement showing boards from the Minneapolis Uprising at Phelps Park on the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
Former Target Store in Uptown
March 2024
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A former Target Store and Revel Apartment building at Fremont/Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The building boarded up after a shooting.
Boarded Up Ebenezer Care Center, South Minneapolis
January 2024
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The boarded up Ebenezer Care Center in South Minneapolis.
For Sale Sign on Building Near Holiday Inn Express, Downtown Minneapolis
September 2023
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A Upload Real Estate Group For Sale sign on a building in downtown Minneapolis.
George Floyd Mural, North Minneapolis, July 2023
July 2023
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George Floyd mural in North Minneapolis on July 1, 2023.
George Floyd Mural at Unity Foods, Minneapolis
March 2023
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A man walks in front of the George Floyd mural on the side of "Unity Foods". Unity Foods was formerly named Cup Foods.
Coliseum Building Murals on Lake Street, Minneapolis
January 2023
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The Coliseum Building on east Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 7, 2023.
Minnehaha Liquors Sign, Minneapolis, After 2020 Unrest
January 2023
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A Minnehaha Liquors sign on the 27th Ave side of the block the liquor store used to stand. The store was burned down in 2020 during unrest over the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis: Snow piles by Coliseum Building mural, Lake Street
January 2023
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Large piles of snow next to the Coliseum building on Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 7, 2023. The building is being renovated after being destroyed during riots following the murder of George Floyd.
Hennepin and Lake Street, Minneapolis: Elder Abuse Awareness Banner
November 2022
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Boards on the former Victoria Secret and Gap building at Lake and Hennepin.
Until recently, the building still had all of the original boards from June 2020 that went up following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Mural on Loon Smoke Shop, Minneapolis
May 2022
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A mural on boards covering the windows at the Loon Smoke Shop on Lyndale Ave in Minneapolis.
LA Fitness and boarded Seven Points Mall, Uptown Minneapolis
May 2022
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LA Fitness at a boarded up Seven Points Mall on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
Hayat Restaurant, Lake Street Minneapolis
February 2022
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Hayat Restaurant, Lake Street Minneapolis
Minneapolis Burlington Store Boarded Up at Night
February 2022
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The Burlington store on Lake Street in Minneapolis is boarded up at night, a measure taken in response to property damage and looting that occurred during the Minneapolis Uprising in 2020. The plywood covering the storefront indicates a temporary security measure implemented to protect the business from further vandalism. This event highlighted the vulnerability of commercial areas during periods of civil unrest and the subsequent impact on local economies.
The Salvation Army, Minneapolis
February 2022
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The Salvation Army, Adult Rehabilitation Center in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis: American Outfitters boarded, “For Sale” sign, Amir Locke graffiti
February 2022
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The former American Outfitters store in downtown Minneapolis is boarded up, with a "For Sale" sign visible in the window. Graffiti honoring Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022, is spray-painted on the plywood covering the adjacent storefront. The "Black Lives Matter" message on the far left storefront, along with the graffiti, indicates the building's location was a site of protest and remembrance following Locke's death and broader social justice movements.
Moon Palace Books Minneapolis: Justice and Love Graffiti
November 2021
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The "Abolish The Police" boards that have covered Moon Palace Books since last May have been removed. Prior to boards, a large banner of same message filled windows as they refused to allow police to stage on their property, instead setting up medic stations to treat the injured.
Southside Food & Deli, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Southside Food & Deli on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis with boards and a Free Palestine flag.
Hennepin Ave & Lake St, Minneapolis: Seven Points Mall boarded up
November 2021
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The corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Deona Marie written on boards around the Seven Points Mall. Deona Marie, a protester, was killed on June 13th when a man drove his vehicle through barricades setup by those demonstrating over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith ten days prior.
MPLS IS US Election Poster in Uptown Minneapolis
October 2021
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A poster from “mpls is us” regarding information on the November 2nd election.
Minneapolis USPS on Lake Street in former K-Mart
October 2021
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The USPS branch on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The post office moved into the former K-Mart after the 2 nearby branches burned down.
Daymark Building, Lake Street, Minneapolis
October 2021
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The Daymark apartment building in Uptown Minneapolis with plastic security boards installed. The apartment building was built in the place of the now demolished Sons of Norway building.
Seven Points Mall boarded up at Hennepin and Lake, Minneapolis
October 2021
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Seven Points Mall at Hennepin and Lake covered in boards. One board reading "Deona Marie", Deona Marie was killed on June 13th, 2021 when a man drove through barricades put in place by protesters.
South Minneapolis Nail and Beauty boarded up during remodeling
September 2021
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Nail and Beauty Skin Care with boards as seen in South Minneapolis. Sign that reads "We are remodeling".
Casablanca Foods, Minneapolis: Reflections on a Rainy Evening
July 2021
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Casablanca Foods in South Minneapolis during a rainy evening.
Save the Boards exhibit at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Save the Boards to Memorialize the Movement exhibited 87 of the almost a thousand boards they've saved at Phelps Park, next to George Floyd Square.
Save The Boards exhibit: MLK quote at Phelps Park, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Save the Boards to Memorialize the Movement exhibited 87 of the almost a thousand boards they've saved at Phelps Park, next to George Floyd Square.
Save the Boards exhibit at Phelps Park, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Save the Boards to Memorialize the Movement exhibited 87 of the almost a thousand boards they've saved at Phelps Park, next to George Floyd Square.
Children’s Minnesota Hospital Boarded Up for Chauvin Trial
April 2021
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Boards installed on the Children's Minnesota Hospital in South Minneapolis in preparation for possible unrest during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Minneapolis Whole Foods Boarded Up During Derek Chauvin Trial
April 2021
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A Whole Foods store is boarded up in preparation for possible unrest over a verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Starbucks Coffee boarded up during Chauvin trial
April 2021
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Rick’s Cabaret Boarded Up During Derek Chauvin Trial, Minneapolis
April 2021
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Rick's Cabaret with security boarding during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
US Bank Plaza Windows Boarded During Derek Chauvin Trial, Minneapolis 2021
April 2021
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Boards on US Bank Plaza during the Derek Chauvin murder trial in 2021.
Hennepin County Health Services Building Boarded Up, Minneapolis
March 2021
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The Hennepin County Health Services Building in downtown Minneapolis.
Centre Village boarded up in Downtown Minneapolis
March 2021
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Centre Village a Hyatt Place hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
Boarded Ace Hardware on Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
March 2021
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An Ace hardware store on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis US Bank Building boarded with protest messages
March 2021
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Boards on the US Bank Building with chalk writing on it.
Minneapolis Marshalls Boarded Up for Chauvin Trial Security
March 2021
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Boards being put over storefronts in downtown Minneapolis in preperation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Minneapolis City Hall Security
March 2021
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March 2, 2021 - Minneapolis -- Boards cover entrance doors to Minneapolis City Hall. Security in place prior to the start of the Derek Chauvin Trial. Derek Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd.
Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center Boarded for Derek Chauvin Trial
February 2021
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The Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center with boarded windows in preparation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Minneapolis City Hall Security Fencing for Derek Chauvin Trial
February 2021
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Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Government Center with security fencing and boards in preparation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Nicollet Mall boarded storefront with graffiti, Minneapolis
January 2021
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"A riot is the language of the unheard" -- MLK
Holiday Gas boarded on Cedar Ave after Dolal Idd killing
December 2020
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Workers board up windows at Holiday Gas on Cedar Ave in South Minneapolis in preparation for any possible unrest following the Minneapolis Police shooting of Dolal Idd. Earlier in the year George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police a mile away.
Mural on H&M Boards, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis Uprising
December 2020
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Boards and a mural on a H&M store on Hennepin Ave. in Uptown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police Investigate Shooting at George Floyd Square
December 2020
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Officers look for evidence inside George Floyd Square after responding to a shooting on December 27, 2020.
Hennepin Ave Protest Murals, Uptown Minneapolis, Dec 2020
December 2020
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Murals on protest boards on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Fix Lyndale & Black Lives Matter Mural, Lyndale & Lake St
December 2020
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#FixLyndale on the corner of Lyndale and Lake St in Uptown Minneapolis. Advocates have long pushed for a reconfiguration of Lyndale Ave after high amounts of vehicle and pedestrian accidents.
Excavator at Minnehaha Liquors Demolition, Minneapolis
December 2020
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Demolition of buildings destroyed in the uprising that followed the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd. The buildings were home to Minnehaha Liquors, a chiropractor’s office and GM Tobacco.
December 2020
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Boards on a building near the burned Minneapolis Police third precinct with "Breonna Taylor", "Mpls Hates Kenosha Cops", "Jacob Blake", "1312" and "ACAB" written on them.
Freewheel Bike Center, Midtown Greenway, boarded with Calvin Horton flyers
December 2020
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The Freewheel Bike Center located on the Midtown Greenway. Calvin Horton signs posted on the boards. Calvin was allegedly killed by the owner of Cadillac Pawn during the riots that followed George Floyd’s murder.
Hennepin County has stated they will not be prosecuting due to "lack of evidence".
Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street, Minneapolis, boards removed
December 2020
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Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street after boards were removed.
Cadillac Pawn, E. Lake St., Minneapolis: Calvin Horton Graffiti
December 2020
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Cadillac Pawn, where it’s been claimed that Calvin Horton was killed by the owner during unrest. Hennepin County declined to prosecute citing lack of evidence. The Cadillac Pawn sign was recently removed after the building was sold to another pawn shop.
Protest art boards from Lake Street, Minneapolis
December 2020
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Boards continue to come off storefronts on Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The boards which appeared after late May unrest are being saved and preserved by a commission that is curating all the art that has decorated this city this summer.
Minneapolis Uprising: Justice 4 George Floyd Boards, Hennepin Ave
November 2020
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Justice 4 George Floyd boards on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Fifth Element George Floyd Mural Boards, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Boards over the windows of Fifth Element on Hennepin Ave.
K-Mart, Lake Street Minnehaha Temporary Post Office
November 2020
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After being damaged during May unrest in Minneapolis, the building known to locals as "That fucking K-Mart" opened this morning as a US Post Office. It's a temporary replacement for the Lake Street and Minnehaha locations which were burned down.
Former K-Mart, Lake Street Minneapolis Post Office
November 2020
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After being damaged during May unrest in Minneapolis, the building known to locals as "That fucking K-Mart" opened this morning as a US Post Office. It's a temporary replacement for the Lake Street and Minnehaha locations.
Lake Street K-Mart Temporary Post Office with Mural
November 2020
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After being damaged during May unrest in Minneapolis, the building known to locals as "That fucking K-Mart" opened this morning as a US Post Office. It's a temporary replacement for the Lake Street and Minnehaha locations.
Lyndale Ave Black Lives Matter Mural, Uptown Snowfall
November 2020
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A Black Lives Matter mural on Lyndale Ave in Uptown Minneapolis after snowfall.
George Floyd Storefront Boards, Lake Street Snowfall
November 2020
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Storefront boards reading "George Floyd" on Lake Street during snowfall.
November 2020
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“Yes, we are open for you” banner on a boarded cup UnBank branch in Downtown Minneapolis.
Uptown Smoke Shop, Lake Street, Minneapolis, ‘Help + Love’ graffiti
November 2020
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Uptown Smoke Shop with boards that read “Help + Love each other”
Artist painting Black Lives Matter mural, Uptown Minneapolis
November 2020
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An artist stops to talk with someone as he paints a mural on Lyndale Avenue storefront boards.
Coliseum Building, Lake Street, Minneapolis, boarded storefronts
November 2020
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The Coliseum Building on Lake Street as seen from across the street.
“Abolish The Police” Mural, Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Protesters gathering on Minnehaha Ave in Minneapolis after the Presidential race was decided in favor of Joe Biden.
US Bank Plaza, Downtown Minneapolis, Boarded Windows
November 2020
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US Bank Plaza in downtown Minneapolis with boards covering the windows.
Boarded AT&T Store, Lake Street, Uptown Minneapolis
November 2020
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Boards over AT&T store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on November 3, 2020.
Graffiti Art on John Fluevog Store, Hennepin Ave
November 2020
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Art on boards covering the John Fluevog store on Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Nicollet Mall Boarded Retail Stores and Cyclists
November 2020
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Bikers bike past boarded up buildings on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis.
Lisa Bender Must Go
October 2020
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State Theatre MLK Marquee
October 2020
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WCCO TV boarded up in Downtown Minneapolis
October 2020
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Boarded up Target store on Nicollet Mall
October 2020
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Boarded up Nordstrom Rack store
October 2020
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Lake Street Minneapolis ‘Do Not Burn, People Live Here’ Boards
September 2020
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Boards on Lake Street in Minneapolis that read "Do Not Burn" and "People Live Here”. The boards appeared following the the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
September 2020
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Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis with boards on September 29th, 2020. Target Corporation on the left and right.
Hennepin County Family Justice Center, Downtown Minneapolis, Boarded Up
September 2020
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Hennepin County Family Justice Center in Downtown Minneapolis. Located at 110 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
365 Nicollet Apartment Building, Boarded Entrance
September 2020
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The 365 Nicollet apartment building in downtown Minneapolis boarded following the murder of George Floyd.
4Marq Apartments Boarded at Night, Downtown Minneapolis
September 2020
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4Marq Apartments, located at 400 S Marquette Ave South in downtown Minneapolis. Boarded up after the death of George Floyd.
Boarded Starbucks at Nicollet Mall Station, Minneapolis
September 2020
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Starbucks located at 450 S Marquette Ave. in Downtown Minneapolis after it was boarded up following the murder of George Floyd.
Target World Headquarters, 1000 Nicollet Mall, Boarded Up
September 2020
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Target World Headquarters located at 1000 Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis. Boarded up during unrest over the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Boarded Hennepin County Government Center, Downtown Minneapolis, August 2020
August 2020
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Hennepin County Court House boarded up in Downtown Minneapolis after false rumors of a police shooting.
K-Mart Murals & Graffiti, Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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The former K-Mart on Lake Street became an art installation with large murals covering the front in the days following George Floyd's murder. It's since been turned into a Post Office after 2 nearby post offices were burned.
Lake Street Storefront Murals, Minneapolis, August 2020
August 2020
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Boards on a strip mall on Lake Street. The boards went up following protests over the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
ICC Wireless Boost Mobile boarded storefront, Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Cell phone store open for business with boards on the windows.
PEACE on boarded windows of Subway, East Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Subway on East Lake Street. Boarded up since protests following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Thurston Jewelers & Bondesque, Lake St, Minneapolis, boarded with protest art
August 2020
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Thurston Jewelers and Bondesque on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
Former K-Mart Murals, West Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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The former K-Mart store on West Lake Street. The store has since been turned into a Post Office replacing two post offices that were destroyed by fire during protests.
George Floyd Square: Defund MPD, Fuck Trump on Speedway Sign
August 2020
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George Floyd Square on August 19, 2020.
Downtown Minneapolis Boarded Buildings, Police Camera, Aug 2020
August 2020
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A Minneapolis Police mobile camera setup around the corner from the Minneapolis Police First Precinct police station.
Hennepin Ave Boards: BLM, I Can’t Breathe, Happiest Place Sticker
August 2020
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Mapping Prejudice stickers on Hennepin Ave boards.
‘RIP Floyd’ Graffiti on Walgreens Boards, Hennepin Ave, Aug 2020
August 2020
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Walgreens on Hennepin Avenue with RIP FLOYD written on it.
August 2020
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A "Mapping Prejudice" sticker on a board in Uptown Minneapolis.
Chicago Lake Liquors, Lake Street, Boarded Storefront
July 2020
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Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street with boards over the windows.
Justice for Calvin Horton Jr Flyers & Flowers at Cadillac Pawn
July 2020
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Poster hanging on the boards of Cadillac Pawn announcing a vigil for Calvin Horton Jr, who was shot and killed by the owner on May 27th. He was shot and killed during the unrest in Minneapolis over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Calvin Horton Jr. Memorial at Cadillac Pawn, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Posters hanging on the boards next to Cadillac Pawn. Memorial for Calvin Horton Jr, who was shot and killed on May 27th. He was shot and killed during the unrest in Minneapolis over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Calvin Horton Vigil at Cadillac Pawn, Lake Street
July 2020
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Cadillac Pawn where Calvin Horton Jr. was killed by the owner during unrest.
USPS Lake Street Station & Stop N Shop, Minneapolis Unrest
July 2020
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The USPS Post Office and the Stop N Shop gas station. Both were damaged during unrest over the death of George Floyd.
South Minneapolis Protest Sign: Prince Revolution Quote
July 2020
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A board in front of a home that reads “Nobody thought the revolution would start in Minneapolis except Prince”.
Speedway Gas Station Murals, South Minneapolis
July 2020
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Speedway gas station with painted art boards in South Minneapolis.
Ingebretsen’s Boarded Store with Graffiti, Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Ingebretsen's, located at 1601 E Lake St in South Minneapolis. Damaged during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Star Dragon Restaurant, Boarded Up, Open, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Star Dragon Restaurant located at 1540 E Lake St in South Minneapolis. The building was boarded up during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Cadillac Pawn, Lake Street, boarded with graffiti
July 2020
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Cadillac Pawn, located at 1538 E Lake St. The store was heavily looted during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd. Calvin Horton Jr was shot and killed by the store owner, no charges have been filed.
Boarded Midtown Transit Center, Chicago & Lake, July 2020
July 2020
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Midtown Transit Center at Chicago and Lake in Minneapolis with boards on it on July 16, 2020.
Hop Wong Restaurant, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, 2020 Uprising
July 2020
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Hop Wong Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Ave with boards on it after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Gamut Gallery boarded storefronts with murals, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Boards on art studios near downtown Minneapolis.
Abolish Police Mural & George Floyd Art, Minnehaha Ave
July 2020
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George Floyd art in South Minneapolis. Art popped up on boards after the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
ReUSE Minnesota Flyer on Storefront Board, Minneapolis
July 2020
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ReUSE Minnesota flyer on storefront board. The organization is coordinating the recovery of plywood across the twin cities after it was used to cover doors and windows.
Ananya Dance Theatre, St. Paul: George Floyd Mural
July 2020
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Boards on the Ananya Dance Theatre in St. Paul.
A Slice of New York, Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, Post-Uprising
July 2020
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A Slice of New York on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis with boards up following riots after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
West Lake Street Murals, Minneapolis, July 2020
July 2020
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West Lake Street with boards on businesses.
“You Hold The Key” Mural by Ballard, Lake Street CVS, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Painted boards on the CVS on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. “You hold the key” “Peace”
July 2020
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Boards on Hennepin Ave in Downtown Minneapolis. RIP Floyd written on the wall.
Fifth Element Murals, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis Uprising
June 2020
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Artwork covering boards on retail store on Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis. The boards were put up unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.