Gas Station

20 photos · 2009–2025

20 photographs tagged Gas Station, 2009–2025.

Abandoned Exxon gas station in Alabama, damaged by hurricane, stands as a relic of roadside commerce. — This abandoned Exxon gas station in Alabama stands as a relic of a bygone era of roadside commerce. Its prominent red and white branding, once a beacon for travelers, now signifies neglect and disuse. The structure's open-air design, typical of mid-to-late 20th-century service stations, allowed for easy access to fuel pumps. The presence of hurricane damage, as indicated by the keywords, likely contributed to its closure and subsequent abandonment, leaving it a silent testament to the region's vulnerability to natural disasters.

Speedway gas station and strip mall in Loring Park, Minneapolis, empty at night during COVID-19 pandemic. — Speedway operates this gas station and convenience store at the edge of Loring Park, one of downtown Minneapolis's oldest residential neighborhoods, platted around a park dating to 1883. The photo was taken March 23, 2020, days before Minnesota's statewide stay-at-home order took effect as the first wave of pandemic restrictions spread through the city. Loring Park sits just west of downtown, bordered by Interstate 94 and long connected to the commercial strip along Hennepin Avenue. The adjoining strip mall houses a liquor store and several small retailers typical of that stretch of the neighborhood.

Minnesota National Guard vehicles block Lake Street at Speedway in Minneapolis as smoke rises behind them. — Minnesota National Guard troops and military vehicles block Lake Street near the Speedway station in the LynLake area of South Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. Thick smoke rises behind the intersection as firefighters and emergency vehicles respond during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. The deployment was part of the state response to secure major commercial corridors and assist local law enforcement and fire operations overnight.

Firefighters at the damaged Speedway on Lake Street in Minneapolis as smoke rises from the collapsed roof. — Minneapolis Fire Department crews work at the damaged Speedway gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis in the early morning of May 30, 2020. Smoke rises from the collapsed roof area as firefighters move through debris around the convenience store and fuel station. The fire occurred during the fourth day of unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd, when numerous commercial properties along Lake Street were damaged or destroyed.

Burned Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis with smoke rising from the damaged store. — A Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands heavily burned on the morning of May 30, 2020, with smoke still rising from the convenience store behind the pump canopy. The damage followed overnight unrest after the killing of George Floyd, which led to fires and destruction along major commercial corridors in south Minneapolis. A Metro Transit bus stop and campaign signs remain in the foreground, situating the station within the everyday streetscape of Lake Street.

Burned Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis with smoke rising from the gutted store. — A fire-damaged Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis is pictured on the morning of May 30, 2020. The convenience store behind the pumps is gutted and still smoking, with parts of the roof and facade burned away. The damage followed nights of unrest in Minneapolis after the murder of George Floyd, when businesses along Lake Street, one of the city’s main commercial corridors, were heavily affected.

Burning Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis as smoke rises above the damaged building. — A fire-damaged Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis burns on the morning of May 30, 2020. Smoke rises from the convenience store area as traffic passes on the commercial corridor, and a Metro Transit bus stop sign is visible beside the property. The damage followed nights of protests and unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd.

Fire-damaged Speedway gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — The Speedway gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on May 31, 2020, with its convenience store building heavily damaged by fire while the pump canopy and fueling area remain standing. Wet pavement and debris mark the immediate aftermath of firefighting at the site. The damage occurred during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, which left numerous businesses and buildings burned or damaged along the Lake Street corridor.

Tow trucks at Bobby & Steve's Mobil station in downtown Minneapolis before the June 1, 2020 curfew. — Tow trucks are lined up at Bobby & Steve's Auto World, a Mobil gas station and convenience store in downtown Minneapolis, on June 1, 2020. The photograph was made at about 9:20 p.m., roughly 40 minutes before a 10:00 p.m. curfew took effect after days of protests and unrest following the May 25 killing of George Floyd.

Crowd at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis outside the Speedway gas station on June 4, 2020. — A crowd gathers at George Floyd Square at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, outside the Speedway gas station on June 4, 2020. The intersection became a memorial and protest site after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police there on May 25, 2020.

Burned SuperAmerica gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis after unrest following George Floyd's killing. — The burned SuperAmerica gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands behind a chain-link fence with its canopy collapsed and interior reduced to charred debris. The station was damaged during the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd, when many businesses along the Lake Street corridor were burned or looted. Before the fire, the site provided fuel and convenience retail services on one of the city’s main east-west commercial streets.

Black Lives Matter graffiti on a Speedway gas pump at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — A gas pump at the Speedway station in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, is marked with red “Black Lives Matter” graffiti. The station stands across from the intersection where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.

Graffiti-covered Speedway gas station at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, June 2020. — The Speedway gas station at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis is shown covered with graffiti and boarded storefront panels in June 2020. The station stood within George Floyd Square, the intersection where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. In the weeks after his murder, the property became part of a memorial and protest site, with messages painted across the pumps, walls, and doors.

City Pages poster on a Speedway gas pump in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, June 2020. — A City Pages newspaper poster is taped to a gas pump at the Speedway station in George Floyd Square, South Minneapolis. The June 3-9, 2020 cover features the words “George Floyd” and a raised fist above the headline at the bottom, linking the site to the protests and memorial activity that followed Floyd’s killing. The gas station at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue became part of the occupied public space and neighborhood memorial during June 2020.

Say their names BLM Native Lives Matter boards — A Speedway gas station in South Minneapolis displays painted art boards covering its windows. These murals emerged during the Minneapolis Uprising, a period of widespread protest and unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The plywood boards, initially installed for protection, became a public canvas for messages such as "Justice Now," "Say Their Names," "BLM," and "Native Lives Matter." This form of public art provided a means of community expression and remembrance, reflecting the social and political climate of the time.

Speedway Gas after damage from riots in August 2020 — The Speedway gas station on West Lake Street in the Lynlake neighborhood of Minneapolis stands under a twilight sky. This site was among many businesses affected by arson during the protests that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. While the original gas station building was destroyed and subsequently cleared, the fuel canopy and signage are still visible.

Speedway gas station under remodeling on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — This Speedway station sits along Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, a commercial strip lined with bars, restaurants, and retail storefronts. The location sustained damage during the unrest that swept through Minneapolis in late May 2020, when fires and looting hit numerous businesses along Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue.

Speedway gas station rebuilt on Hennepin Ave — Speedway gas station preparing to reopen following a rebuilt after being burned down in May 2020.

Stop N Shop after being rebuilt — The Stop-N-Shop gas station and convenience store in South Minneapolis is shown here after undergoing repairs. The building, located across from the Minneapolis Police Department's Fifth Precinct, was damaged during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

36 Lyn Refuel Station in South Minneapolis at night. — 36 Lyn Refuel Station in South Minneapolis operates as a neighborhood gas station and convenience stop on Lyndale Avenue South.

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