Wendys

10 photos · 2020–2022

10 photographs tagged Wendys, 2020–2022.

Wendy's on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis with fireworks overhead and traffic light trails at night. — A Wendy’s restaurant on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis is seen at night on May 27, 2020, with fireworks overhead and vehicle light trails crossing the street in the foreground. The photograph was made on the second day of major protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. Graffiti on the building and the late-night activity place the fast-food outlet within the unrest affecting commercial corridors in south Minneapolis.

Wendy’s with ACAB wtritten on the side — A Wendy’s restaurant on 27th Avenue South in Minneapolis stands across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct on May 27, 2020. Graffiti including “ACAB” and references to George Floyd covers the restaurant exterior.

Wendy’s on fire with graffiti on the side — The Wendy's restaurant located on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis was engulfed in flames on May 28, 2020. This occurred on the second day of widespread protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd while in police custody. The building's brick exterior is covered with graffiti, including messages expressing anti-police and anti-capitalist sentiments. The destruction of commercial properties, such as this fast-food establishment, became a visible manifestation of the intense civil unrest and community frustration during the Minneapolis Uprising.

Burning Wendy's on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis during George Floyd protest unrest. — A Wendy’s restaurant on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis burns in the early hours of May 28, 2020, during unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Flames are visible through the windows and across the roofline, while graffiti including “Justice 4 George” is painted on the building’s exterior. The fire occurred during several nights of destruction and protest in Minneapolis after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.

Minneapolis police SUV in front of a burning commercial building during George Floyd protest fires. — A Minneapolis Police squad car is parked in front of burning commercial buildings in Minneapolis in the early hours of May 28, 2020. Visible signage and context identify the businesses as an AutoZone and a Wendy’s, both engulfed in flames during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Melted wendy’s sign after Minneapolis riots — The melted and torn sign of a Wendy's restaurant stands on Minnehaha Avenue in South Minneapolis. This damage resulted from arson during the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd. The restaurant was among numerous businesses in the area that sustained significant damage or were destroyed during this period. Above the damaged Wendy's sign, a new sign for 'Quruxley Restaurant' is visible, indicating a change in tenancy or rebuilding efforts at the site.

Autozone, Wendy's, Everlake redevelopment — Reconstruction efforts are underway on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on March 27, 2021, following extensive damage to businesses and apartment buildings during the civil unrest of summer 2020. The unrest, sparked by the murder of George Floyd, led to widespread destruction, including the loss of the Autozone, Wendy's, and Everlake Apartments. This image shows the ongoing rebuilding of these structures, symbolizing the community's resilience and determination to recover from the events.

Wendy's being rebuilt after riots — A worker installs equipment inside the nearly completed Wendy's restaurant in South Minneapolis, nearly one year after the building was destroyed by fire during civil unrest in the summer of 2020. The phrase "Blood on His Hands" is visible on the construction barrier out front.

Trash behind the Coliseum building — Debris litters the parking lot of the Coliseum Building in Minneapolis, a site that was damaged during protests in late May 2020. The building itself, a former auto dealership and event space, was destroyed by fire on May 28th. In the background, a Wendy's restaurant, which had been closed following the unrest, is seen with a "Now Open" banner, indicating a return to normalcy for some businesses in the area.

Now Hiring at newly built wendys with graffiti in background — This Wendy's restaurant in Minneapolis was rebuilt after being destroyed by fire during civil unrest in May 2020. The unrest followed the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.

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