By the dawn of the 21st century, WHITTWOOD MALL had been bested by newer and more trendy shopping hubs in its trade area. Its lack of freeway access had also contributed to its decline. A stylish new logo could not hide the fact that the mall had seen better days.
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A snapshot of the main corridor at WHITTWOOD MALL. This was taken in December 2003...the last yuletide season the shopping center would see. A wrecking ball would be brought in in July 2004.
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A second 2003-vintage view. Here we see the main entry corridor, with See's Candies (another charter 1950s store) on the far left.
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We now present three contemporary views of WHITTWOOD TOWN CENTER. J.C. Penney, at today's power plaza, is a circa-1973 holdover from the original enclosed mall.
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Target inaugurated a newly-built store in 2005.
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24 Hour Fitness also opened for business in 2005. It occupies space where the original Whittwood Theatre once stood.
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