The proliferation of larger -and more trendy- shopping venues in the LOS ALTOS CENTER trade area had taken its toll by the late 20th century. By the early 1990s, the complex was virtually vacant and rapidly deteriorating.
Photo from the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency

This early '90s view includes Lynn's Hallmark, which was among the last operational LOS ALTOS stores. A massive redevelopment got underway soon after this photo was taken.
Photo from the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency

LOS ALTOS MARKET CENTER, as it was situated in early 1997. Structures built as part of the recent 45 million dollar demalling are indicated in light gray. The redeveloped power plaza occupied the parcel south of East Stearns Street, with the complex north of Stearns now being promoted as NORTH LOS ALTOS CENTER.