Sign

165 photos · 2008–2026

165 photographs tagged Sign, 2008–2026.

Signs in a storefront regarding covid and hate — A storefront window in Minneapolis displays a collection of signs reflecting the dual crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and the social justice protests of May 2020. One prominent sign, dated May 2020, encourages public health measures with the message "Protect our elders" and guidance on wearing face coverings to limit the spread of COVID-19. Alongside these, messages such as "MPLS Rejects Hate," "You are welcome here you belong," and "Stop State Violence Disarm the Police" express solidarity and demands for systemic change during the Minneapolis Uprising. These public displays served as a means for businesses and community members to communicate vital public health information and participate in civic discourse during a period of significant social unrest and public health emergency.

We’ll stand together and we’ll build together — A Target store, which includes a CVS Pharmacy, stands on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. This location was significantly affected by looting during the 2020 unrest that followed the May 25th death of George Floyd. A banner displayed on the building's facade reads, "We'll stand together And we'll build together," conveying a message of community resilience and recovery. Temporary fencing is visible in the foreground, indicating ongoing security or rebuilding efforts in the area.

Handwritten sign at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis asks visitors not to discard memorial offerings. — A handwritten sign at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis asks visitors not to discard offerings left at the memorial at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street. The sign is placed beside containers filled with wilted flowers and other tributes, underscoring efforts to preserve materials left in the days after George Floyd was killed in May 2020. George Floyd Square became both a memorial site and a protest space, where notes, signs, and offerings were treated as part of the public remembrance.

Handmade “Free Groceries 4 Neighbors” sign on a Minneapolis street during mutual-aid efforts in June 2020. — A handmade “FREE GROCERIES 4 NEIGHBORS” sign rests on a Minneapolis street in June 2020. Made from a rough sheet of wood and painted in blue letters, the sign points to neighborhood mutual-aid efforts that distributed food and other basic supplies after the police killing of George Floyd and the disruption of nearby businesses and services. Informal signs like this appeared across the city as residents organized local relief for their communities.

Illuminated green neon Midtown Exchange sign atop a brick building at night in Minneapolis. — Midtown Exchange is a historic building in the Midtown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Originally constructed as a Sears warehouse, the structure has been redeveloped as a mixed-use facility housing retail, office, and residential spaces. The building's illuminated neon sign has become a recognizable landmark in the area.

Calhoun Square building at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night, with illuminated rooftop sign and boarded ground-floor storefronts painted with murals. — Calhoun Square at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night with its rooftop sign illuminated and its ground-floor storefronts boarded and painted with murals. The mall was later renamed Seven Points Mall. Shown here boarded up with murals after the killing of George Floyd.

Anti-racism signs on Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — Handmade signs reading “White supremacy is a public health crisis. We.Are.The.Cure. Anti-Racism NOW” hang from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The precinct became a major focus of protests after the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police five days earlier.

Free food sign and sidewalk supply table in South Minneapolis. — A hand-lettered “FREE FOOD” sign in South Minneapolis directs residents to a sidewalk distribution table stocked with canned goods, produce, and other supplies. The sign identifies the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization, which organized the mutual-aid food table during the unrest following the killing of George Floyd in late May 2020. Set up along a residential street, the table provided basic groceries in an area where normal access to food had been disrupted.

McDonald’s drive-thru sign in Minneapolis with handwritten early closing notice on May 30, 2020. — A McDonald’s drive-thru menu board in Minneapolis displays a handwritten notice on May 30, 2020, announcing that the restaurant would close at 6:30 p.m. because of “the recent activity in our city.” Posted over the lower right portion of the menu, the sign states that the location would reopen the following morning at 7 a.m. The temporary closure came during the period of protests and unrest in Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd, when many businesses altered hours or shut down temporarily.

Burned Welcome to Lynlake sign at Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. — The “Welcome to Lynlake” sign at Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis appears with smoke staining and fire damage on May 30, 2020. The sign marks the Lyn-Lake commercial district in Uptown Minneapolis, an area that saw extensive unrest and property damage in the days after the murder of George Floyd. A damaged traffic signal beside the sign further documents the condition of the intersection during that period.

Handwritten Black Lives Matter signs on the Calhoun Building entrance at 711 Lake Street, Minneapolis. — Handwritten signs are posted on the entrance of the Calhoun Building at 711 Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The messages express support for Black Lives Matter and racial justice during protests following the killing of George Floyd. One sign reads, “BIPOC Artists Here! BIPOC Organizations Here! Houseless People Sleep Here!".

Protesters hold signs at the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis. — Protesters gather outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, with signs including one reading “Black Lives Matter". The protest took place 3 days after George Floyd was killed.

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.

Broken storefront window on Lake Street in Minneapolis with an “In This Together” sign. — A shattered storefront window on Lake Street in Minneapolis frames a sign reading “we’ve always been IN THIS TOGETHER” on May 27, 2020. The damage occurred during the second night of protests following the killing of George Floyd. The sign appears to be a public-health message from the COVID-19 pandemic, contrasting with the broken glass at a retail business along one of the city’s main commercial corridors.

Cops Murder Abolish Police — Graffiti reading “RIP GEORGE FLOYD!!!” and a banner stating “COPS MURDER! ABOLISH POLICE!” are displayed along Lake Street in South Minneapolis on May 26, 2020. The messages appeared the day after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, as protest signs, memorials, and other written statements spread across the area.

Target Field's illuminated sign and scoreboard structure at night in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood. — Target Field is the Minnesota Twins' ballpark in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. It opened in 2010, replacing the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome as the team's home and giving the Twins their first open-air stadium since Metropolitan Stadium closed in 1981.

Multi language COVID signage in Minneapolis Park — Park closed due to coronavirus signage at Elliot Park in Minneapolis.

Gold Medal Park sign in Downtown Minneapolis park — 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.

Barnes and Noble covid19 closure sign — A sign posted on the window of the Barnes & Noble Minneapolis-Calhoun store announces its temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The notice, issued at the request of public health officials, reflects a widespread public health measure that impacted retail operations globally in 2020 and 2021.

Walgreens A-frame sign instructs customers to maintain six feet of distance and follow CDC guidelines during COVID-19. — Walgreens posted this A-frame sign outside one of its Minneapolis stores asking customers to keep six feet of distance, both inside and outside the building, in line with CDC guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacies were classified as essential businesses under Minnesota's stay-at-home order, allowing them to remain open while most retail closed. Chains including Walgreens adopted floor markers, capacity limits, and posted signage like this one to manage store traffic during the outbreak's early months.

Illuminated Taberna restaurant sign at night in south Minneapolis. — Taberna is a restaurant in south Minneapolis near Bde Maka Ska. The establishment operates as a taco restaurant in the neighborhood.

Maruso Sign in Downtown Minneapolis — The lit up Maruso neon sign on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.

Interior of the Wells Fargo Center Museum in downtown Minneapolis featuring wooden railings and gallery spaces. — The Wells Fargo History Museum occupies the mezzanine level of the Wells Fargo Center at 90 South Seventh Street in downtown Minneapolis. Wells Fargo operates a small chain of these free museums in cities where it has a historic presence, using them to display stagecoaches, mining-era artifacts, and archival s tied to the company's founding in 1852. The exhibit cases along the balcony rail typically rotate items from the bank's corporate archives, including gold specimens and correspondence from the stagecoach express era. The Wells Fargo Center tower itself, completed in 1988 and designed by Cesar Pelli, rises 58 stories above the museum's perch overlooking the building's lobby.

Wells Fargo History Museum signage mounted on marble wall in Minneapolis. — Wells Fargo operates several history museums across its footprint, including this one inside Wells Fargo Center in downtown Minneapolis. The museums showcase artifacts from the company's founding in 1852 by Henry Wells and William Fargo, when it began as an express delivery and banking service for customers headed to California during the Gold Rush. Exhibits typically include stagecoaches, mining-era currency, and telegraph equipment tracing the company's expansion across the American West. Wells Fargo Center itself, completed in 1988, is a 58-story skyscraper designed by César Pelli and remains one of the tallest buildings in Minneapolis.

Infinity Smokes in Downtown Minneapolis — Infinity Smokes at 814 Hennepin Ave in Downtown Minneapolis.

A "Location Reminder" ticket stamping machine, formerly in downtown Minneapolis transit stations, allowed passengers to mark tickets with arrival/departure times. This mid-20th-century device exemplifies transit infrastructure. — A "Location Reminder" ticket stamping machine, formerly installed in downtown Minneapolis transit stations, allowed passengers to mark their tickets with the time and place of their arrival or departure. This utilitarian device, with its lever-operated mechanism and faded instructional label, exemplifies mid-20th-century transit infrastructure. Such machines were essential for manual timestamping in parking facilities and public transit hubs before the widespread adoption of digital systems. The machine's robust, industrial design and its mounting on a tiled wall reflect the functional aesthetics of public transportation facilities of its era.

Tarpon Springs sponge boat sign at the Sponge Docks in Florida. — A sign reading “Please Do Not Board Sponge Boat” is posted at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The dock area is associated with the city’s sponge-diving fleet and working boats.

Ryan No Trespassing sign on a chain-link fence at a Minneapolis construction site. — Ryan No Trespassing sign on a chain-link fence at a Minneapolis construction site. The sign includes bilingual English and Spanish wording and the Ryan shamrock logo, identifying the property as a controlled construction area.

Handmade warning sign hangs under the Loews Minneapolis Hotel canopy during a Trump rally in downtown Minneapolis — A handmade sign reading “This Roof Cannot Support Human Weight” was posted beneath the Loews Minneapolis Hotel canopy on October 10, 2019. The hotel, adjacent to the Target Center, served as a focal point during a political rally and counter-protests that drew thousands to downtown Minneapolis. City officials placed similar signs throughout the area to deter individuals from climbing elevated structures amidst heavy police presence and street closures.

Neon marquee for Rainbow Room, Observation Deck, and NBC Studios at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. — Rainbow Room and NBC Studios marquee at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan. The sign also directs visitors to the Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center. It marks one of the entrance canopies at the NBC facilities in the Art Deco complex.

Red neon Pepsi-Cola sign illuminated against modern residential towers in Long Island City, Queens. — The iconic Pepsi-Cola sign glows in red neon along the East River waterfront in Long Island City, Queens. The landmark sign, originally installed in 1936, now stands in front of modern residential towers and remains a prominent feature of the New York City skyline.

“Slippery When Wet” sign in a downtown Minneapolis parking garage. — A “Slippery When Wet” sign in a downtown Minneapolis parking garage.

Red elevators directional sign on wet concrete in a Minneapolis parking garage. — A red directional sign for elevators appears on the concrete wall of a Minneapolis parking garage. The sign features white arrows and text mounted on wet pavement, with yellow safety lines and structural elements visible in the surrounding garage interior.

Illuminated General Mills sign at the entrance to the company's corporate headquarters campus in Golden Valley, Minnesota. — The illuminated General Mills headquarters sign stands at the entrance to the company’s corporate campus in Golden Valley, Minnesota. General Mills has maintained its main headquarters in Golden Valley since the 1970s, while the company’s Minnesota roots extend to the flour-milling businesses that preceded its 1928 formation.

Weathered railroad safety sign warning "Do not ride top of car beyond this point" at Omaha rail yard. — A weathered sign reading "Do Not Ride Top of Car Beyond This Point" stands bolted to a rusted steel frame beside the tracks in an Omaha rail yard. Warnings like this once marked points where brakemen and switchmen were told to climb down before cars passed under low bridges or wires.

Carnival rides and campaign billboards line a roadside fairground in Laguna Verde, Dominican Republic during the 2016 municipal election period. — A temporary carnival fairground in Laguna Verde, La Otra Banda, Dominican Republic, stands beside roadside campaign billboards during the 2016 municipal election period. Prominent signs advertise Oneida Veras for síndico for the 2016–2020 term and the ticket of Joselo Martínez and Cesarina, while a Ferris wheel and spinning ride are erected behind them. A nearby directional sign points toward Verón, Bávaro, Punta Cana, Uvero Alto, and Macao, placing the site within the road network of La Altagracia Province.

Restricted area sign at Fort Snelling near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. — Fort Snelling, near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, is marked by a restricted-area sign limiting access to authorized personnel and vehicles. The historic military post, established in 1819, includes secured portions of its grounds under patrol.

Sign for hazardous waste satellite storage, indicating regulations for one drum, closure, labeling, and a 48-hour transfer limit, also noting flammable liquids. — This sign indicates regulations for hazardous waste satellite storage, specifying that only one drum is permitted and must remain closed except when filling. It mandates clear hazardous waste labeling, identification of contents, and dating when full, with a 48-hour limit for transfer to the main waste storage area. The sign also denotes the presence of flammable liquids, highlighting the need for careful handling and storage protocols in industrial or laboratory settings.

Fitger's historic brewery building in Duluth, Minnesota, with ivy-covered facade and rooftop signage. — Fitger's Historic Complex in Duluth, Minnesota, was originally built as a brewery and hotel. The former industrial building now houses a hotel, restaurant, and retail space on the city's waterfront.

The Porky's restaurant sign in St. Paul, Minnesota, featuring a cartoon pig, advertised "Twin Cities Best Burger in 2 Minutes" on April 2, 2011, the day the establishment closed. — The Porky's restaurant sign in St. Paul, Minnesota, is pictured here on April 2, 2011, the day the establishment closed its doors.

Miracle Strip Amusement Park entrance sign stands abandoned at its former Panama City Beach, Florida site. — Miracle Strip Amusement Park operated on this Panama City Beach site from 1963 until it closed in 2004. The oval "Entrance" sign, mounted on tall blue poles, marked the park's original gateway and was left standing after the rides and buildings were cleared. Small pavilion structures near the site once served as ticket booths for guests entering the park.

Abandoned 45 Outdoor Theatre sign in New London, Wisconsin, advertising storage available with a phone number and "Entrance" visible. — This weathered sign in New London, Wisconsin, once advertised the "45 Outdoor Theatre" and currently offers "Storage Available Now." The sign's dilapidated condition and the presence of a phone number suggest a long period of disuse, likely indicating the closure of the outdoor theater. Such roadside theaters were popular entertainment venues across America, offering a unique cultural experience before the rise of multiplex cinemas.

Rock N Roll Bar neon sign features red flame shapes and blue lettering. — The Rock N Roll Bar neon sign is mounted on a dark exterior surface at a bar. Red flame-shaped neon rises above a yellow guitar-like outline, with the venue name spelled in blue tubing. The sign uses bar and music-club imagery to identify the business after dark.

Polka Dot Milk and Blaine Dairy signs are mounted on a roadside pole in Blaine, Minnesota. — Polka Dot Milk & Ice Cream and Blaine Dairy signs are mounted on a roadside pole in Blaine, Minnesota. The smaller Blaine Dairy panel includes a Grain Belt Beer logo, a Minnesota beer brand associated with the former Minneapolis Brewing Company. The larger Polka Dot sign advertises milk and ice cream with a spotted cow mascot and an open-daily message.

New York-New York Hotel and Casino entrance glows with neon signs and illuminated marquee on the Las Vegas Strip at night. — New York-New York Hotel and Casino opened on January 3, 1997, on the Las Vegas Strip at the corner of Tropicana Avenue. The resort was developed by Primm Valley Resorts and designed to echo the Manhattan skyline, with towers modeled after real New York skyscrapers including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. A 150-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty stands near the entrance, along with scaled versions of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Grand Central Terminal facade. The property's roller coaster, built by Bolliger & Mabillard, loops around the exterior of the casino and was one of the first thrill rides integrated into a Las Vegas hotel complex. MGM Resorts International has owned and operated the property since its 2005 acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group.

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