Rebuild

6 photos · 2021–2022

6 photographs tagged Rebuild, 2021–2022.

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Graffiti on new post office in Minneapolis George Floyd
The Lake Street Post Office in Minneapolis, a vital community hub, reopened with a message of resilience painted on its exterior: "WE ARE BACK TO SERVE YOU!". The building had been damaged by fire during the protests that followed the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The graffiti, accompanied by symbols of a mail envelope and a heart, signifies the community's determination to rebuild and continue serving its residents.

Lake Street Post Office Reopens with Graffiti Message

Gandhi Mahal property in South Minneapolis
Straw fencing surrounds the former Gandhi Mahal building in South Minneapolis, a site impacted by the unrest following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

Gandhi Mahal, South Minneapolis: Fencing and Messages

Cub Foods grand opening after riots
The Cub Foods store in South Minneapolis is shown here during its grand reopening after being damaged during the civil unrest following the death of George Floyd in May 2020. This grocery store, a vital community resource, is located a block from the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd precinct station, which was a focal point of protests. The reopening signifies a step towards recovery and rebuilding for the neighborhood.

Cub Foods Grand Opening in South Minneapolis After Riots

Midtown Corner rebuild after Minneapolis riots
Construction continues on the Midtown Corner apartment building in Minneapolis during the winter of 2020. The six-story structure, located a block from the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct, was still under construction when it sustained damage during civil unrest in the summer of 2020.

Midtown Corner Rebuild, Minneapolis, Winter 2020

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

Speedway Gas Station Reopening on Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis

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.

Rebuilt AutoZone on W. Lake Street, Minneapolis, Under Winter Cover

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