Chicago Lake Liquors

10 photos · 2020–2026

10 photographs tagged Chicago Lake Liquors, 2020–2026.

Chicago-Lake Liquors boarded up on Lake Street in Minneapolis with graffiti and concrete barriers. — Chicago-Lake Liquors on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands boarded up on May 31, 2020, with graffiti on the plywood-covered entrance and on a concrete barrier in front of the store. The large corner liquor store, identified by its prominent sign and drive-in customer parking lot, was among many businesses in the area that installed protective coverings after unrest following the killing of George Floyd.

Chicago Lake Liquor store with boards over windows — Chicago Lake Liquors, a retail establishment located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, is shown with its storefront windows boarded up. This protective measure was implemented in response to the civil unrest that occurred in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Boarding up businesses became a common practice across the city during this period to prevent damage and looting. Lake Street, a major commercial corridor, experienced significant damage and disruption during the uprising, with many businesses like Chicago Lake Liquors taking precautions or facing rebuilding efforts.

Chicago Lake Liquors behind riot damaged buildings — The rubble of a former furniture store stands on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. This site was among many businesses damaged or destroyed during the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020.

Chicago Lake Liquors after boards were removed — Chicago Lake Liquors, a retail store located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, is shown with its windows uncovered. The removal of protective boards from its storefront signifies a phase of recovery following the civil unrest that occurred in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis police officer near Chicago-Lake Liquors in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — Minneapolis police officers patrol near Chicago-Lake Liquors in Uptown Minneapolis on April 12, 2021. The patrol occurred in the aftermath of the killing of Daunte Wright by a police officer in nearby Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, which led to widespread protests and unrest. Chicago-Lake Liquors is a long-standing retail establishment in the Uptown neighborhood, a commercial and cultural hub of the city.

US Bank being rebuilt on Lake Street — Construction is underway on the US Bank branch located on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The building, adjacent to the Chicago-Lake Liquors store, was damaged during the civil unrest in the summer of 2020.

Graffiti covers the metal shutters of Chicago-Lake Liquors on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Jimmy Longoria mural on Chicago Lake Liquors in Minneapolis — A vibrant mural by artist Jimmy Longoria adorns the exterior of Chicago-Lake Liquors in Minneapolis. The artwork covers the building's front metal shutters, transforming the facade into a dynamic visual statement. This mural is part of a broader artistic response to the events of the Minneapolis Uprising.

Chicago-Lake Liquors storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis with adjacent residential buildings at sunset. — Chicago-Lake Liquors is a liquor store at the corner of Chicago Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis, its storefront covered in a colorful mural along the sidewalk.

ICE stencils at Chicago-Lake Liquors in Minneapolis indicate locations of ICE apprehensions. — Stencils reading "A NEIGHBOR WAS TAKEN HERE" are spray-painted on the exterior of Chicago-Lake Liquors in Minneapolis. These markings, which appeared across the Twin Cities, indicate locations where individuals were apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This marking was documented in March 2026 on Lake Street.

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