January 2026 — A sign up high on a utility pole that reads "ICE WE GET IT! YOU'RE DEFINITELY STRAIGHT".

September 2025 — Watch repair businesses on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

August 2025 — A "no tobacco or cannabis use Anywhere on property" sign at a Hennepin County Library.

June 2025 — A yard sale sign inspired by Macintosh seen in South Minneapolis.

July 2024 — Showboat Saloon in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

July 2024 — The Original Wisconsin Dells Fudge.

March 2024 — Daisys Bar & Rooftop sign on Hennepin Avenue in front of the McDonalds. The bar replaced another cowboy themed bar "Cowboy Slims".

March 2024 — The William's Pub sign on Hennepin Avenue. The long time bar closed in 2022 and has sat vacant ever since.

March 2024 — The Green Room on Lagoon/Girard Ave in Uptown Minneapolis. The concert hall that opened in 2023 has been a really great addition in the neighborhood.

March 2024 — A Grain Belt Beer sign on the shores of the Mississippi River and the Hennepin Avenue Bridge. March 2024.

March 2024 — Posters hang from the former Minneapolis police third precinct. The precinct was abandoned after it was burned in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. It has sat untouched ever since.

March 2024 — The lit up Hell's Kitchen sign on 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis.

January 2024 — Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. January 2024.

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September 2023 — A security check sign outside a bar in downtown Minneapolis.

September 2023 — A sign at the gate of the Lehi City Culinary Water & Irrigation Facility in Lehi, Utah.

September 2023 — Signs outside the Utah State Prison in Draper, UT. The six facilities were demolished in 2023.

September 2023 — In-N-Out Burger in Salt Lake City, Utah.

September 2023 — Teva Pharmaceuticals USA in Salt Lake City, Utah

August 2023 — Uptown Theater at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis. As seen in August 2023.

August 2023 — Emergency assistance box at a light rail station in South Minneapolis in August 2023.

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July 2023 — Signs outside the Squirrel Cage bar in Willow River Minnesota.

July 2023 — A notice on a picnic table at a Getaway campground in Kettle River. "Avoid forest fires, wild animals, and upset neighbors: 1. Never leave a campfire unattended; always put out the water. 2. Never leave food or trash outside. 3. Speak softly, and don't play music outside.

May 2023 — Muhim's Cafe on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

March 2023 — An older enamel “Community Road” sign in Shinjuku, Tokyo, photographed in March 2023. These signs—marked with コミュニティ道路 (“community road”) and a stylized map of the ward—were installed beginning in the late 1970s and 1980s as part of a municipal effort to identify quieter local streets prioritized for pedestrians, schools, and neighborhood traffic rather than through-traffic. Although many have faded or disappeared as Shinjuku redeveloped, surviving signs like this one remain a small reminder of earlier phases of the ward’s streetscape planning. The hand-drawn lettering, green stripes, and simplified ward outline reflect the graphic design style common in Tokyo’s municipal signage of that era.

February 2023 — A mural on the side of a building on East Lake Street. The building across from the Minneapolis Police third precinct survived the riots. Minnehaha Liquors was not as lucky, however the sign remains.

February 2023 — The New Uptown Cafe on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

December 2022 — An active quarry danger sign found in Northeast Wisconsin.

October 2022 — Gwar on the marquee of the Skyway Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.

August 2022 — A sign at George Floyd Square reading "Minneapolis City of Finding Out”. The area has been a protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

July 2022 — A sign announces the Uptown Art Fair in Minneapolis, which took place from August 5-7, 2022. This annual event is a juried exhibition that draws artists and visitors from across the country to the Uptown neighborhood. The fair has been a significant cultural fixture in Minneapolis, contributing to the area's reputation as a vibrant arts district and drawing substantial crowds.

July 2022 — "Attention: Do not feed the pigeons" sign in a parking lot in South Minneapolis.

July 2022 — A bright magenta-and-red “PARK” marquee glows above 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis, its arrow pointing toward one of the city’s long-running parking ramps. The large mirrored surface on the right captures a full duplicate of the sign, emphasizing the heavy neon presence that once defined the downtown entertainment and retail district. Signs like this were installed in the mid-20th century as automobile traffic surged and developers converted older commercial buildings into multi-level garages to serve Nicollet Mall, the Gateway renewal area, and the growing high-rise core. At street level, the rows of construction barrels and lane closures reflect Minneapolis’s ongoing cycle of roadway and transit upgrades — a pattern familiar in this part of the city as utility work, sidewalk rebuilds, and streetcar-era infrastructure get modern replacements. Even with the constant change, the surviving neon parking signs remain some of the most recognizable visual anchors of the nighttime downtown streetscape.

June 2022 — A Building Blocks Minneapolis Police sign in South Minneapolis.

June 2022 — Signage for stores re-opening at a South Minneapolis strip mall that was damaged during riots.

May 2022 — A sign in a window reading "Hennepin Ave. One Lane? No Way!"

May 2022 — A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen sign on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. The building was destroyed during the Minneapolis Uprising.

April 2022 — Together / apART

April 2022 — New event space titled “The Square” opening in George Floyd Square. “The space will host various community events including our weekly marketplace, The Black Exchange.”

February 2022 — A banner reading "MPLS PDX AVENUE LOVE SOLIDARITY AMIR PATRICK" hangs from the Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge in Minneapolis. The bridge, which spans over Interstate 94 near the Lowry Hill Tunnel, is a pedestrian walkway connecting the Lowry Hill neighborhood to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. The banner was displayed in solidarity with protests in Portland, Oregon, following the death of Amir Locke, who was fatally shot by Minneapolis police officers in February 2022. The message reflects a connection between activism in Minneapolis and Portland, highlighting shared concerns over police violence.

February 2022 — The Salvation Army, Adult Rehabilitation Center in Minneapolis.

February 2022 — 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.

February 2022 — A banner reading "Rest In Power Amir Locke" is displayed on the exterior of the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building. The banner was erected following the death of Amir Locke, who was killed by police during a no-knock warrant execution in February 2022. The Third Precinct building was a site of significant protest activity in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd and was subsequently vacated by the Minneapolis Police Department. This memorial serves as a statement against police violence and a remembrance of Locke.

February 2022 — Banners reading "MPD MURDERED AMIR LOCKE" and "MPD MURDEROUS PIG DEPARTMENT" hang from an overpass on Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis. The protest occurred on the anniversary of Amir Locke's death, a civilian killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant execution in February 2022. Activists, including mothers of victims of police violence, continued calls for the firing of interim police chief Huffman and officer Hanneman, who was involved in Locke's death. The protest took place on I-94 and Hiawatha Avenue, a major thoroughfare in Minneapolis.

January 2022 — Signs for Tranquility Bay and El Norte on Ambergris Caye in Belize.

January 2022 — "Kindly wash hands keep masks on until seated Thank you" sign outside a restaurant in San Pedro, Belize.

January 2022 — A sign reading "Don't Hesitate Vaccinate!" in San Pedro, Belize.

January 2022 — A Ambergris Caye sign in San Pedro, Belize.

January 2022 — A parking sign in Belize.

January 2022 — Signs on a palm tree in Ambergris Caye, Belize.

January 2022 — A green Belize Tourism Board sign points the way to Secret Beach, one of Ambergris Caye’s most popular yet once-remote spots on the island’s western shore. Accessible only by unpaved roads until recent years, Secret Beach has transformed into a lively tourist area lined with bars and piers—symbolizing the island’s evolving relationship between secluded natural beauty and commercial development.

January 2022 — Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye, Belize.

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January 2022 — A sign in Flanders Art Gallery directing people to their other location in Minneapolis.

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December 2021 — A December snowstorm over Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

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October 2021 — Park & Lake Car Wash in Minneapolis during a late fall rainfall.

September 2021 — A property owners sign asking "citidiots" to slow down as seen in Northenr Minnesota.

September 2021 — A U.S. Forest Service property boundary sign marks the transition onto Superior National Forest land in northern Minnesota. Signs like this one are posted throughout the region to indicate where federally managed forest begins—part of a system established after the forest’s creation in 1909 to protect timber resources, waterways, and wilderness habitat. Much of Northern Minnesota’s public land is a patchwork of federal, state, county, and private parcels, making boundary markers a practical guide for hunters, hikers, and anyone navigating the extensive backcountry.

September 2021 — An aging “Snowmobile Trail” sign stands along a forested route in Stony River Township in northern Minnesota, an area threaded with seasonal trails maintained for winter travel. Much of this region lies within or near the Superior National Forest, where snowmobile corridors connect remote townships, logging roads, and unpaved access routes used throughout the winter months. Signs like this—often weathered, lichen-covered, and mounted on repurposed road barricades—reflect the long history of recreational and utility snowmobiling in northern Minnesota, where deep snow and long winters have shaped a network of informal and designated trails since the mid-20th century.

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September 2021 — Face Covering Required A sign seen at Minneapolis City Hall. It states individuals should not enter the building if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness.

August 2021 — Maintenance Road No Unauthorized Access Sign in Minnesota

August 2021 — A sign reading "No Campfires" during the Minnesota drought as seen near Isabella, Minnesota.

August 2021 — A sign reading "Extreme Fire Danger" "Please be careful!" in the Iron Range in northern Minnesota.

August 2021 — A "Days without answers" sign at George Floyd Square.

July 2021 — The former Pillsbury flour mill near downtown Minneapolis. It's since been renovated into condos.

May 2021 — A sign on a fence at a newly opened Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers restaurant in Minneapolis. It replaces an Arby's that was burned down following the murder of George Floyd.

May 2021 — A sign welcoming everyone posted on the front door of Urban Outfitters in Uptown Minneapolis.

April 2021 — A woman holds up a sign with the number for the National Lawyers Guild.

April 2021 — Abolish the MPD protest sign on someones back during a march through downtown Minneapolis.

March 2021 — A protest sign seen on the Midtown Greenway that reads "Fire Fire Gentrifire"

March 2021 — Protesters march near the Minnesota State Capitol demanding justice for George Floyd as well as all lives impacted by police brutality.

March 2021 — A sign reading "Justice 4 George" on a home in South Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Protesters march around the Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

March 2021 — A protester holds up a George Floyd Rest In Power sign at a march during the Derek Chauvin murder trial in Minneapolis.

January 2021 — A repurposed Minneapolis Park & Recreation sign at George Floyd Square.

December 2020 — New signs on the greenway that replaced homeless encampment safety notices. The people living along the greenway were evicted on December 17th and 18th.

November 2020 — A Neighborhood Watch banner in a South Minneapolis neighborhood.

November 2020 — A protester holds up a sign by the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO). It reads “The whole damn system is guilty as hell”.

November 2020 — A Vote Here sign outside the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Downtown Minneapolis on election day.

August 2020 — Notice about encampments and COVID-19 posted on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis seen on August 10, 2020.

July 2020 — A paper sign hung on a business in Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd.

July 2020 — A Wendy's restaurant sign melted from arson over the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

July 2020 — A Slice of New York on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis with boards up following riots after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

July 2020 — Signs in a window of a store in Minneapolis that read “Protect our elders” “MPLS Rejects Hate” “You are welcome here you belong”

July 2020 — A sign reading “We’ll stand together and we’ll build together” on a Target Store with CVS Pharmacy on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. The store was heavily looted during the 2020 unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th death of George Floyd.

June 2020 — A sign asking that no one discard anything left at George Floyd Square. Since May 2020, all signs and offerings have been preserved by the George Floyd Global Memorial. “Do not discard sign. Everything is somebody’s offering. We are preserving damaged signs. Thank you!”

June 2020 — A sign on the streets of Minneapolis offering groceries to neighbors.

June 2020 — Midtown Exchange, Minneapolis

June 2020 — Calhoun Square (now called Seven Points) at Lake and Hennepin in Uptown Minneapolis with painted boards on the windows. The boards were installed after unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A sign reading "White supremacy is a public health crisis. We.Are.The.Cure. Anti-Racism NOW" hanging over the side of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on May 31, 2020.

May 2020 — Sign that reads "FREE FOOD Central area neighborhood development organization". Food stands popped up after grocery stores were burned and other store damage following nights of riots in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A McDonalds sign on 05/30/20 reading "Due to the recent activity in our city we will be closing at 6:30pm today & reopen tomorrow at 7am."

May 2020 — A burned "Welcome to Lynlake" sign on Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue on May 30, 2020. The sign was burned from dumpsters on fire below it after the murder of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Signage on the Calhoun Building at 711 Lake Street reading BIPOC Artists Here! This on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Fireworks explode above Minnehaha Liquor on Lake Street during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — A protester holds up a sign reading "Black Lives Matter" outside the Hennepin County Government Center on May 28, 2020.

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May 2020 — Broken storefront window during the riots on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. Sign hanging in the window reading "We've always been in this together. During the covid 19 pandemic & ALWAYS, it is our shared responsibility to- Take care of our bodies. Be gentle with our hearts. Be good to our neighbors. Ask for help when we need it. Accept love when it arrives. Our impact matters.

May 2020 — Banners and graffiti on Lake Street in South Minneapolis the day after George Floyd was killed.

May 2020 — Target Field near downtown Minneapolis. Home of the MLB's Minnesota Twins baseball team.

May 2020 — Park closed due to coronavirus signage at Elliot Park in Minneapolis.

May 2020 — Gold Medal Park sits along the Mississippi River near the Mill District in downtown Minneapolis, named in honor of the city’s flour-milling heritage and the iconic Gold Medal Flour brand. Designed by landscape architect Tom Oslund, the park opened in 2007 as part of the Guthrie Theater redevelopment and features a distinctive spiral mound at its center offering views of the river and city skyline. The illuminated park sign and tree-lined paths create a serene nighttime atmosphere against the industrial and cultural backdrop of the historic mill area.

April 2020 — A temporary public health sign outside a Walgreens store instructs customers to follow CDC guidance and remain six feet apart while inside and outside the building. Such signage became widespread in the United States in March 2020, when retailers adopted distancing protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The six-foot standard reflected federal public health recommendations intended to reduce airborne transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in shared indoor spaces. National pharmacy chains like Walgreens remained open as essential businesses, implementing floor markers, occupancy limits, plexiglass barriers, and posted guidance like this to manage customer flow and maintain access to prescriptions and basic goods during lockdown periods.

April 2020 — Barnes & Noble in Minneapolis closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

April 2020 — Taberna restaurant near Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

February 2020 — “Location Reminder” ticket stamping machine, once used in transit stations to help passengers remember where they parked or to mark their travel tickets with time and place. The metal box features a lever-operated stamping mechanism, a faded instructional label, and worn edges that show decades of use. Devices like this were common in train station parking facilities and older public transit hubs before digital systems replaced manual timestamping. The angled mounting on tiled wall, along with the utilitarian industrial design, reflects mid-20th-century station infrastructure, where functional machines like this played a part in daily commuter routines.

December 2019 — Sign on a sponge boat in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Please do not board sponge boat

November 2019 — A bilingual “No Trespassing / Prohibido el Paso” sign from Ryan Companies hangs on a temporary chain-link fence surrounding an active construction site. The green and white color scheme with the company’s signature shamrock logo reflects the standardized branding used across many Midwest urban development projects. Signs like this are common throughout downtown Minneapolis, where Ryan has been involved in large-scale mixed-use and infrastructure redevelopment in recent years.

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September 2019 — The neon marquee of NBC Studios glows outside 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan. The sign, also advertising the Rainbow Room and the building’s observation deck, marks the entrance to the historic headquarters of the television network.