WIN: Central Camera Reopens After Devastating Fire

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Central Camera, Established in 1899. Located at 230 S. Wabash Avenue since 1929. Closed in May 2020 due to looting and arson, but reopened in July 2022. Photo Credit: Serhii Chrucky / Esto

Central Camera Reopens 122-Year-Old Loop Shop After 2020 Fire, Looting: ‘I’m So Happy This Place Is Still Here’; The store was destroyed in May 2020 in the unrest after police killed George Floyd. Almost two years later, it’s back open thanks to $230,000 in donations from Chicagoans, Melody Mercado, Block Club Chicago, 6/16/22

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