Uncle Hugo’s Bookstore Burned Remains, Minneapolis

The charred remains of Uncle Hugo's Science Fiction Bookstore stand on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. This independent bookstore, a long-standing cultural fixture, was destroyed by fire during the widespread protests and unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. For decades, Uncle Hugo's served as a significant hub for science fiction and fantasy readers, operating alongside its sister store, Uncle Edgar's Mystery Bookstore. The extensive damage left the building a skeletal structure, with debris and burned books scattered across the interior.