SumDay
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We had a much beloved mall of 40+ years torn down, to be replaced by a Wal-Mart. They held an auction to sell off memorabilia from years past, and Santa's chair went for $2K. A huge inflatable snow globe that was always the centerpiece of the mall went for $1K. My first walking shoes came from there, my first prom dress, and my wedding dress all came from there. I used to push my kids around in a stroller there on crummy weather days. There's a Facebook group for it where people still discuss memories.
The newer, bigger better mall that was blamed for running this one out of business is now 25+ years old and struggling. Sears will soon create a vacancy, and there's regular reports of Saturday night fights after the movies let out. Yet across the street is a blocks long strip mall which seems to thrive. Very interesting what succeeds and what flops. Seems to change with the wind.
This site is pretty interesting: DeadMalls.com
The newer, bigger better mall that was blamed for running this one out of business is now 25+ years old and struggling. Sears will soon create a vacancy, and there's regular reports of Saturday night fights after the movies let out. Yet across the street is a blocks long strip mall which seems to thrive. Very interesting what succeeds and what flops. Seems to change with the wind.
This site is pretty interesting: DeadMalls.com