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Virginia Motorist Assistance vehicle

Water fountain at Troutville rest area

"ALL PETS MUST BE KEPT ON LEASH"

Snow around two tree trunks

Construction barrel at Manassas rest area

Parking lot at the Manassas rest area

Sun through the trees at Manassas rest area

Toyota Previa at Manassas rest area

New Kent rest area, eastbound

Woodley Park-Zoo collision

"WELCOME POPE BENEDICT"

Facade removal at 1815 North Fort Myer Drive [03]

Man holding hose during demolition work [03]

Man holding hose during demolition work [02]

Man holding hose during demolition work [01]

March on Crystal City [15]

Maryland Polar Bear Plunge 2010 [01]

Fire alarm pull station

Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear [12]

Ride On Champion 5204

Ride On Champion 5210 [01]

Ride On Champion 5210 [02]

Cooper Notification (Wheelock) plant [03]

Cooper Notification (Wheelock) plant [02]

Cooper Notification (Wheelock) plant [01]

Flags at Ivy rest area

Ivy rest area [01]

Ivy rest area [02]

Ivy rest area [03]

Train derailer [02]

Train derailer [01]

N329PH lifts off

Simulated fire alarm

Firefighter training facility

WMATA railcar 4021 at Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy

WMATA collector shoe assembly

WMATA coupler assembly [02]

WMATA railcar 4020 at Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy [03]

WMATA coupler assembly [01]

WMATA railcar 4020 at Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy [02]

WMATA railcar 4020 at Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy [01]

Vintage Cadillac ambulance [02]

Vintage Cadillac ambulance [01]

Bomb disposal robot

Pandemic-related signage at Target [01]

Goochland rest area, westbound [03]

Goochland rest area, westbound [02]

Goochland rest area, westbound [01]

Child/toddler friendly stall at New Kent rest area

Interior of New Kent rest area, westbound

No guest recyclables

One-way aisle signage at Whole Foods Market [01]

One-way aisle signage at Whole Foods Market [02]

Sheetz dining room closed

Walmart return policy change signage

Hygiene signage at Walmart

Walmart jewelry department closed [01]

Walmart jewelry department closed [02]

Class of 2020 graduation gift

Barrier in front of coffee bar at Wawa

No self-serve condiments at Starbucks

Health check sign at Deer Park Office Center

Closed seating area at Harris Teeter [02]

Closed seating area at Harris Teeter [03]

Closed seating area at Harris Teeter [01]

Prepackaged salad bar at Harris Teeter [03]

Prepackaged salad bar at Harris Teeter [04]

Prepackaged salad bar at Harris Teeter [01]

Prepackaged salad bar at Harris Teeter [02]

Closed dining room at La Casita

Sign asking customers to wear gloves

Social distancing sign at Giant Pharmacy

Purchase limit notice

Closed water fountains

Closed Starbucks store at Target

Slush machine out of service

Six-foot social distance marker at Giant Food

Sparsely filled frozen food aisle at Giant Food

Plaxiglass screens around Giant Food Solution Center

Target Cafe closed

Plaxiglass screens around Giant Food Solution Center

Returns suspended at Target

Interactive displays turned off at Target

Social distancing at Target

Sign encouraging social distancing at Lowe's

Interior of New Kent rest area, eastbound

Individually-wrapped donut at Wawa

Food bar discontinued at Harris Teeter

Plexiglass shield at Wawa cash register

No indoor dining at Border Station

Individually wrapped breakfast pastries

Lockdown-related sign on door of Exxon gas station

Safer at home sign in Harpers Ferry [01]

Safer at home sign in Harpers Ferry [02]

Do not touch the chick pen

Water fountains closed at Tractor Supply

Capacity limit at the Walmart in Charles Town, West Virginia

Pandemic-related signage at Target [02]

Pandemic-related signage at Target [03]

Sign asking that customers limit purchases

Tally Ho Theater [01]

Tally Ho Theater [02]

Fountain drinks closed at Sheetz [01]

Fountain drinks closed at Sheetz [02]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [04]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [03]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [02]

Signage at Bed Bath & Beyond

Interior of Bed Bath & Beyond in Hagerstown, Maryland

Masks required at Bed Bath & Beyond

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [07]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [06]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [05]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [01]

No hand sanitizer on the PIN pad

Subway at Massaponax Walmart [02]

Burlington in Fredericksburg, Virginia [02]

Burlington in Fredericksburg, Virginia [01]

Pandemic-related signage at Target [04]

Subway at Massaponax Walmart [03]

Subway at Massaponax Walmart [01]

Variable message sign encouraging social distancing

Indoor dining returns to Popeye's [01]

Indoor dining returns to Popeye's [02]

Social distancing sign at Popeye's

Curbside pickup parking

Social distancing signs for sale at Lowe's

COVID-19 signage at Patterson's Drug Store

Closed water fountain at Sheetz

Taboo Gentlemen's Club [01]

Taboo Gentlemen's Club [02]

One-way aisle signage at Walmart [01]

One-way aisle signage at Walmart [02]

One-way aisle signage at Walmart [03]

Taco Bell in Martinsburg, West Virginia

Closed water fountains at Walmart

Social distancing sign at Sheetz

Interactive displays turned off in the knife aisle

Social distancing signage at Walmart [01]

Social distancing signage at Walmart [02]

Variable message sign encouraging mask wearing and social distancing

Masks required at Southern States

Elyse in the back bedroom

Social distancing signage in an elevator car [03]

"Keep praying, keep distance, God is near"

Social distancing signage in an elevator car [02]

Social distancing signage in an elevator car [01]

Boscov's candy counter closed [01]

Boscov's candy counter closed [02]

Closed massage chairs at York Galleria

Table and chair storage area at York Galleria [02]

Table and chair storage area at York Galleria [01]

Closed photo booth at York Galleria [02]

Closed photo booth at York Galleria [01]

Boscov's candy counter closed [03]

Closed Apple Store at Tysons Corner Center [01]

Closed Apple Store at Tysons Corner Center [02]

Closed Apple Store at Tysons Corner Center [03]

No prepaid phone activations

Social distancing signage at Target

Mask signage at Dunkin Donuts in Leesburg, Virginia [01]

Mask signage at Dunkin Donuts in Leesburg, Virginia [02]

Social distancing signage at Dunkin Donuts in Leesburg, Virginia [01]

No indoor dining at Dunkin Donuts

Social distancing signage at Dunkin Donuts in Leesburg, Virginia [02]

Signage at entrance to Lush

Leather face mask at mall kiosk

Face shield and Versace mask

Former Microsoft Store at Tysons Corner Center [01]

Former Microsoft Store at Tysons Corner Center [02]

Former Microsoft Store at Tysons Corner Center [03]

Massage chairs closed for social distance

One-way aisle signage at Staples [01]

Social distancing sticker on a bench [02]

Social distancing sticker on a bench [01]

One-way aisle signage at Staples [02]

"Closed due to COVID-19"

Closing sale at Toy Castle [01]

Closing sale at Toy Castle [02]

Closing sale at Toy Castle [03]

Closing sale at Toy Castle [04]

Nordstrom wing at Montgomery Mall

Former Sears wing at Montgomery Mall

Business reopening requirements sign

Cava, temporarily closed

Outdoor dining area at Montgomery Mall

Montgomery Mall food court with no indoor dining

"Please do not sit here" sticker

Former Microsoft Store at Montgomery Mall [01]

Former Microsoft Store at Montgomery Mall [02]

Westfield pandemic code of conduct

"Please do NOT try on merchandise over your clothing"

Pair of discarded medical gloves

Social distancing sign at Big Lots

Kmart in Aspen Hill, Maryland [02]

Kmart in Aspen Hill, Maryland [09]

Sears in White Oak, Maryland [02]

No self service at 7-Eleven

Carts not sanitized upstairs

Please do not sit on the furniture

Tip jar at Pike Kitchen [01]

Tip jar at Pike Kitchen [02]

Mask and glove disposal bin

Carts blocking an entrance in Home Depot

Hand sanitizer at Germantown Target

Boxes of face masks at Target

Pandemic-related signage at Target [05]

Pentagon City Mall, 2020 [03]

Pentagon City Mall, 2020 [02]

Pentagon City Mall, 2020 [01]

Welcome back to Pentagon Centre

Face coverings required at Marshalls

Garrett Popcorn's Pentagon City Mall location is closed

Former Microsoft Store at Pentagon City Mall [03]

Former Microsoft Store at Pentagon City Mall [02]

Former Microsoft Store at Pentagon City Mall [01]

Closed candy machine at Arundel Mills [01]

Closed candy machine at Arundel Mills [02]

Closed kiddie ride at Arundel Mills [01]

Closed kiddie ride at Arundel Mills [02]

Closed kiddie ride at Arundel Mills [03]

Arundel Mills food court without seating [01]

Arundel Mills food court without seating [02]

Closed massage chairs at Arundel Mills [01]

Closed massage chairs at Arundel Mills [02]

Medieval Times at Arundel Mills, temporarily closed [01]

Medieval Times at Arundel Mills, temporarily closed [02]

Medieval Times at Arundel Mills, temporarily closed [03]

True Religion is over capacity

Discarded face mask at Arundel Mills [01]

Discarded face mask at Arundel Mills [02]

One-way aisles at Geresbeck's [01]

One-way aisles at Geresbeck's [02]

One-way aisles at Geresbeck's [03]

Faber hand sanitizer

No reusable cups allowed at Wawa

Face covering required [01]

Face covering required [02]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [12]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [13]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [14]

Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [15]

Shoppers in Westminster, Maryland [07]

One-way aisle arrow

McDonald's cash register during pandemic

Checkout lane capacity signage at Target

Sign explaining alleged safety measures at Target

Kiddie car display at Target

Skeleton with mask

Former Cici's Pizza in Rockville, Maryland [03]

Former Cici's Pizza in Rockville, Maryland [02]

Former Cici's Pizza in Rockville, Maryland [01]

Former Pier 1 Imports at Twinbrook Metro Center [02]

Former Pier 1 Imports at Twinbrook Metro Center [03]

Former Pier 1 Imports at Twinbrook Metro Center [01]

Closed massage chairs at Wheaton Plaza

Special COVID signage at H&M [01]

Special COVID signage at H&M [02]

"Peace, love, social distance"

Pandemic signage at Tysons Corner Center

Entrance closed at L.L. Bean

COVID-19 questionnaire at JCPenney

Sbarro restaurant at Charlottesville Fashion Square [03]

"Friends don't let friends spread germs!" [02]

Sbarro restaurant at Charlottesville Fashion Square [01]

Sbarro restaurant at Charlottesville Fashion Square [02]

"Friends don't let friends spread germs!" [01]

Face masks at JCPenney

Interior of Cinema Taco

"Cover your nose!"

Mask sign at Baggby's

Hand sanitizer station on the Downtown Mall [01]

Tables blocked off in front of Sheetz

"Mask up Buttercup!"

Hand sanitizer station on the Downtown Mall [02]

Jefferson Theater closed due to COVID

Omni Hotel closed to the public

COVID signage in downtown Staunton

Stuffed dinosaur wearing a mask

Dust mask at Barrister's Books

Sloan waterless urinal

COVID sign at Baja Bean Company

Social distancing sign at Total Wine & More

No sitting or leaning on the tables or chairs

Individually packaged donuts at Shoppers Food [01]

Individually packaged donuts at Shoppers Food [02]

Individually packaged bagels at Shoppers Food [01]

Individually packaged bagels at Shoppers Food [02]

Children's reusable face masks

UV sanitizing device on an escalator handrail

Building is closed for cleaning

Empty racks for paper products at Walmart [01]

Empty racks for paper products at Walmart [02]

Empty racks for paper products at Walmart [04]

Empty racks for paper products at Walmart [03]

Pallet of Black Friday items at Walmart

Social distancing reminder in tape

Social distancing sticker on a bench at White Marsh Mall [02]

Social distancing sticker on a bench at White Marsh Mall [01]

Mall entrance closed at Best Buy

No-touching signage at Boscov's

"This ride has been sanitized"

Sign about disposable gloves

Fitting rooms closed at Forever 21

Windsor will be closed on Thanksgiving

Variable message sign discouraging travel and encouraging mask wearing [01]

Variable message sign discouraging travel and encouraging mask wearing [02]

Former Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [01]

Former Gordmans in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania [02]

Discarded face mask at East Falls Church

Hoodie with mask

Masks required at the garden center

Former Gordmans in Woodstock, Virginia [04]

Former Gordmans in Woodstock, Virginia [01]

Former Gordmans in Woodstock, Virginia [03]

Former Gordmans in Woodstock, Virginia [02]

Bench at Staunton Mall [02]

COVID sign at Staunton Mall

COVID sign at Family Barber & Beauty [01]

Bench at Staunton Mall [01]

COVID sign at Family Barber & Beauty [02]

Rules sign at Staunton Mall

Bench at Staunton Mall [03]

No water fountain due to COVID

Styrofoam mannequin head wearing a mask [02]

Styrofoam mannequin head wearing a mask [01]

Ellicott City Lights, 2020 [01]

Ellicott City Lights, 2020 [02]

Social distancing sign at Cheesecake Factory

Plastic screens in Whole Foods parking garage

"Please use a tissue to make your selection"

Social distancing signage in front of an escalator

Touching allowed, but don't hold them near your face

Closed restroom stalls at Lord & Taylor [02]

Closed restroom stalls at Lord & Taylor [01]

Closed entrance at Pottery Barn in King of Prussia Mall

Lego shark wearing a mask [02]

Lego shark wearing a mask [01]

Fashion District Philadelphia Code of Conduct

COVID-19 restrictions at Residence Inn

Hand-sanitizing sign at Egg Harbor Walmart

Indoor dining sign at Deptford Mall food court

Keypad guard at Giant Food in Burtonsville, Maryland [02]

Keypad guard at Giant Food in Burtonsville, Maryland [01]

COVID-19 signage at New Grand Mart

Table and chair storage area

Seating area at Frank S. Farley Service Plaza [03]

"Throne out of order"

Seating area at Frank S. Farley Service Plaza [02]

Social distancing marker in a parking lot

Seating area at Frank S. Farley Service Plaza [01]

Seating area at Frank S. Farley Service Plaza [04]

"Legal Mask Disclaimer" sign at Zumiez [01]

All debit cards being processed as credit

"Legal Mask Disclaimer" sign at Zumiez [02]

"Mouth and nose must be covered at all times"

"Legal Mask Disclaimer" sign at Zumiez [03]

Red Wild Force Ranger wearing necktie and face mask

Help keep the restroom clean

Martin's salad bar, blocked off

Closed sink at Belk men's store

Former Sbarro restaurant at Charlottesville Fashion Square [01]

Former Sbarro restaurant at Charlottesville Fashion Square [02]

Former Sbarro restaurant at Charlottesville Fashion Square [03]

Masks required at Kroger

No kombucha refills

Pandemic-related signage at Target [06]

"Micro Center is OPEN"

Marty robot wearing a mask [01]

Discarded face mask at Walmart [03]

McDonald's kiosk closed for social distancing

Discarded face mask at Walmart [01]

Eating a hot dog at Sheetz

Marty robot wearing a mask [02]

Discarded face mask at Walmart [02]

Health and safety sign at Boscov's

"Please use SANITIZER before and after use"

Face mask discarded in the grass

COVID sign outside Staunton Public Library

Sign for Glossbrenner United Methodist Church

Trading cards no longer sold in-store at Target

"Kindly ask your barista for straws or sugar to avoid cross contamination."

Repurposed face mask display

Construction sign at Gaithersburg Square

COVID signage at Lush

Zero Effluent Discharge sign at Ivy rest area [02]

Zero Effluent Discharge sign at Ivy rest area [01]

H&M face mask policy sign

Hand sanitizer and COVID sign at Wegmans

Mannequin wearing a shirt with matching mask

Mask sign at Food Lion in Westminster, Maryland

Discarded face mask at Frederick Crossing

"Protection kits" at Acme

Sign in front of UVA Primary Care Riverside

Mask cookie [01]

Mask cookie [02]

"This business is certified COVID compliant"

Sign on the door at Duross & Langel

Perfect peanut butter jar

Taboo Gentlemen's Club [03]

"Welcome to North Carolina" sign

North Carolina welcome center

Elyse photographs N306HB

N306HB departs Mar-Mac Volunteer Fire Department

N306HB at Mar-Mac Volunteer Fire Department [02]

N306HB at Mar-Mac Volunteer Fire Department [03]

N306HB at Mar-Mac Volunteer Fire Department [01]

Individually-wrapped apples [01]

Individually-wrapped apples [02]

Capacity sign at Food Lion

Waffle House temporarily closed for repairs [02]

Social distancing marker on the sidewalk

"Let's not linger" sign at IKEA

Elyse receives a COVID-19 booster shot

Individually packaged bagels at Walmart

Closed water fountains at Barnes & Noble

Hand sanitizer station at Dick's Sporting Goods

COVID-19 notice at Manchester Lakes Barker Shop

COVID sign at Cartoon Cuts

Cafes in the Forest [01]

Cafes in the Forest [02]

Signal governing exit to siding in White Sulphur Springs

Empty rack in vending machine at Ladysmith rest area

Bang energy drink at Ladysmith rest area

Candy machine at Ladysmith rest area

"Z-Burger now is a COVID free zone"

Tourist information sign at West Virginia welcome center

Flags at West Virginia welcome center

Employee dining room at Wegmans

COVID sign at Woodforest National Bank

Blue Star Memorial Highway marker at Crozet rest area

Car accident at Montgomery Village Avenue at Christopher Avenue, October 9, 2022 [12]

Locked-off water fountain [01]

Locked-off water fountain [02]

"Gloves required" sign at food bar

Message about removal of a microwave at New Carrollton

Pandemic-era signage at Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Langhorne [01]

Pandemic-era signage at Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Langhorne [02]

COVID disinfection schedule on a clipboard at Whole Foods Market

Pandemic-era signage at Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Langhorne [03]

Pandemic-era signage at Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Langhorne [04]

Face masks preferred at Harmony Moon

Restroom closed due to COVID-19

Curbside haiku along Boerum Place

"Masks are currently optional in Pitt Buildings"

Maintenance work on Stephen Foster Memorial [02]

Maintenance work on Stephen Foster Memorial [01]

N538EG at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Cabin of N538EG

Selfie aboard N538EG [01]

Selfie aboard N538EG [02]

Selfie aboard N538EG [03]

Plumbing chase at Crozet rest area

Discarded face mask at Montgomery Village Crossing

Trackside signage at Fort/Cass station

COVID-era signage still in place at Jackson station

Pandemic-era sign at 7355 State Road

Spilled coffee at Panera Bread

"Shop Safe" sign at King of Prussia Mall

Emergency instructions at IKEA

MCI Challenger motorcoach on Beard Street

Woman looking at her phone on the Metro [01]

Woman looking at her phone on the Metro [02]

Woman looking at her phone on the Metro [03]

Simplex fire alarm pull station at 15050 Shady Grove Road

Wheelock 7002T at 15050 Shady Grove Road [01]

Wheelock 7002T at 15050 Shady Grove Road [02]

Wheelock 7002T at 15050 Shady Grove Road [03]

Fire alarm pull station with broken handle

Fire alarm at Rural King

Face mask sign at Greenbrier Mall

COVID-era signage on former Valley Metro bus 0609 [01]

COVID-era signage on former Valley Metro bus 0609 [02]

COVID-era signage on former Valley Metro bus 0609 [03]

Sign on restroom door at 5000 Sunnyside Avenue [01]

Fire alarm pull station at Chandler Hall [01]

Fire alarm pull station at Chandler Hall [02]

Fire alarm pull station at Chandler Hall [03]

Fire alarm strobe at Chandler Hall

Fire alarm speaker/strobe at Chandler Hall

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Author: Ben Schumin

Copyright: All Rights Reserved

Created on: Sunday 5 November 2023

Dimensions: 3600*2700

Albums: Photos by date / 2023
Photos by date / 2023 / Midwest road trip, November 2-9, 2023
Photos by location / Illinois / Cook County / Chicago
Photos by subject / COVID-19 pandemic
Photos by subject / Transportation / Transit / Transit agencies / Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

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