Liquor Store

37 photos · 2009–2026

37 photographs tagged Liquor Store, 2009–2026.

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.

The LITT Pinball building on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis's Lowry Hill District features a corrugated metal exterior with colorful geometric accents. — The LITT Pinball establishment is situated on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis's Lowry Hill District, occupying the former site of Liquor Lyle's. This location, known for its vibrant commercial activity, has undergone transformations over the years. The building's corrugated metal exterior is accented with a colorful, geometric design, and the street features typical urban infrastructure such as streetlights and traffic cones.

Franklin-Nicollet Liquor Store vintage sign with drive-in and store signage on Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis. — Franklin-Nicollet Liquor Store, Minneapolis, is identified by a large roadside sign on Nicollet Avenue. The store’s drive-in service sign remains part of the property’s long-standing retail frontage.

Franklin-Nicollet Liquor Store's vintage neon sign at Franklin and Nicollet Avenues in Minneapolis. — Franklin-Nicollet Liquor Store sits at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis's Whittier neighborhood. Its sign, with a "Drive-In" marquee mounted above the main liquor lettering, a style of mid-20th-century commercial signage once common along the city's major avenues.

1010 Wine and Spirits in Minneapolis — 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits is a retail establishment located at 1010 Washington Avenue in Minneapolis.

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.

Minnehaha Liquors sign and adjacent mural with justice quotes on East Lake Street in Minneapolis during snowfall. — The Minnehaha Liquors sign stands on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, February 2023, during a snowfall. The building adjacent to the sign features a mural with quotes from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Paul Wellstone, advocating for economic, social, and racial justice. This location is near the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct, which was a focal point during the 2020 Minneapolis uprising following the murder of George Floyd.

Minnehaha Liquors storefront with burned interior and boarded windows stands on snowy street in Minneapolis. — The "Minnehaha Liquors" sign stands illuminated on a snow-covered street in Minneapolis. The store was burned down in late May 2020 amidst protests and riots that followed the murder of George Floyd.

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.

Grass At The Minnehaha Liquors Site — This photograph shows the site of the former Minnehaha Liquors building on Lake Street in Minneapolis, which was destroyed by fire during the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The building's remaining brick wall has been adorned with a mural inspired by Piet Mondrian's abstract compositions, featuring blocks of primary colors. Adjacent to it, another building displays a vibrant mural with the word "LOVE" spelled out in colorful letters against a sky backdrop with hot air balloons and trees.

Winner Gas and Merwin Liquors at Broadway and Lyndale in North Minneapolis. — Winner Gas and Merwin Liquors at Broadway and Lyndale in North Minneapolis. The gas station and liquor store sit along a busy commercial corridor near the intersection.

Lowry Hill Liquor Store Neon Sign on Lake Street — The Lowry Hill Liquor Store, located on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, is illuminated by its prominent neon signage. Established in 1985, the store has served the Lowry Hill neighborhood for decades, offering delivery and curbside pickup services.

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

A San Pedro, Belize storefront displays regulations prohibiting on-premises liquor consumption and sales to minors. — A liquor shop window in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, displays painted restrictions on alcohol sales and consumption. The posted notice states that liquor may not be consumed on the premises and will not be sold to anyone under 18 years old, while a Belikin Light advertisement hangs behind the barred opening.

Neon Lyles sign at a bar in Minneapolis — Liquor Lyle's Bar & Restaurant, a long-standing establishment on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, is pictured here during winter. Founded in 1963, the venue has served as a neighborhood fixture, offering both liquor and food.

Bebe Zito Ice Cream and Hum's Liquors storefronts at 22nd Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis during winter. — Bebe Zito is an ice cream shop at West 22nd Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, next to Hum's Liquors. A painted Grain Belt Beer sign remains on the building's side wall, a leftover ad for the beer first brewed in Minneapolis in 1893.

Hum's Liquors neon sign on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. — Hum's Liquors on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis is identified by a large neon sign with the words “FAST SERVICE.” The sign is mounted above the storefront and includes red lettering with a field of small white bulbs. A second neon sign is partially visible along the building edge.

Greenway Liquors with new security shutters — Greenway Liquors, a retail establishment in Minneapolis's Loring Park neighborhood, is shown with its security shutters lowered.

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.

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.

Demolition of a building in the snow — An excavator operates amidst snow-covered rubble at the demolition site of former businesses on Lake Street in Minneapolis. These structures, which included Minnehaha Liquors, a chiropractor’s office, and GM Tobacco, were destroyed during the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd.

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.

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 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.

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.

Fire-damaged Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, marked with “Justice for Floyd” graffiti. — Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis stands fire-damaged in the aftermath of unrest following the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd. Broken windows, charred interiors, and boarded wall sections remain visible beneath the store’s sign. Graffiti on the facade includes the words “Justice for Floyd,” linking the damaged storefront to the protests and calls for accountability that spread along the Lake Street corridor in late May and early June 2020.

Burned interior of Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis after the May 2020 unrest. — The fire-damaged interior of Minnehaha Liquors on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown in June 2020, with collapsed roof beams, twisted shelving, and burned merchandise filling the gutted store. The liquor store was destroyed during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Located across from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, the building was one of many businesses on the Lake Street corridor that suffered extensive fire damage.

Fire-damaged interior of Minnehaha Liquors on Lake Street in South Minneapolis. — The fire-damaged remains of Minnehaha Liquors on Lake Street in South Minneapolis are shown on May 31, 2020, with the roof burned away and the interior reduced to debris. The store was destroyed during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Fire-damaged Minnehaha Liquors sign on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — The fire-damaged Minnehaha Liquors sign and facade on Lake Street in Minneapolis are shown on May 31, 2020. The business was burned during the unrest that followed the death of George Floyd on May 25, leaving the storefront’s metal framing exposed and the neon sign partially intact. Lake Street, one of Minneapolis’s main commercial corridors, saw extensive damage to businesses during those days.

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.

Minnehaha Liquors burns on Lake Street in Minneapolis as fireworks burst overhead. — The Minnehaha Liquors store burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as fireworks burst overhead on May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during the third night of unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Minnehaha Liquors, identified by its large roadside sign, stood along Lake Street, a major commercial corridor where numerous businesses were damaged during that period.

Minnehaha Liquors burns at Lake Street and 27th Avenue in Minneapolis as crowds gather at night. — The Minnehaha Liquors building burns on East Lake Street at South 27th Avenue in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, as crowds gather in the roadway nearby. The fire occurred during the third night of protests following the killing of George Floyd, when commercial corridors along Lake Street saw extensive unrest and property damage.

Minnehaha Liquors burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as people gather during protests. — The Minnehaha Liquors building on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burns on the night of May 28, 2020, as people gather in the street during unrest following the murder of George Floyd. The commercial building, marked by the large Minnehaha Liquors Drive-In sign, also housed Midori’s Floating World Cafe. The fire was part of widespread damage along the Lake Street corridor during several nights of protests, confrontations, and property destruction in south Minneapolis.

Minneapolis police fire less-lethal munitions near the 3rd Precinct as a protester runs past. — Minneapolis Police officers fire less-lethal munitions on a street near the 3rd Precinct station in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, as a protester runs through the foreground holding a sign. The officers are wearing helmets and gas masks during demonstrations that followed the killing of George Floyd and intensified around the precinct.

Damaged Minneapolis police SUV outside the Third Precinct, with Minnehaha Liquors in the background. — A damaged Minneapolis Police squad car, unit 342, sits outside the Third Precinct station in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, with the Minnehaha Liquor sign visible across the street. Broken windows, blackened doors, and police tape mark the vehicle after unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. The Third Precinct became a major location for protests and confrontations in the days that followed.

Haskell's liquor store storefront at street level in a historic brick building in downtown Minneapolis. — Haskell's is a liquor retailer located in downtown Minneapolis. The storefront occupies street-level space in a historic brick building with ornamental architectural details typical of early 20th-century commercial construction in the area.

Illuminated neon sign for Broadway Liquors on a brick building in North Minneapolis. — Broadway Liquors is a retail liquor store located on Broadway in North Minneapolis. The establishment's neon signage, characteristic of mid-20th century commercial storefronts, identifies the business and its street presence. Neon signs such as this were standard features of neighborhood commercial districts, providing wayfinding and establishing visual identity along commercial corridors.

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