By 1976, a 9,000 square foot addition (in dark gray) has been built on the mall's northeast corner. This was the only expansion ever done to the mall. Moreover, various stores have been rebannered. Even more have closed up and moved on. The complex is in a downward spiral, with half of its leasable space sitting vacant.

WHITTIER DOWNS MALL TENANTS 1976:

J.C. PENNEY / SPROUSE-REITZ 5 & 10 / THRIFTY DRUG / McCOYS MARKET / Dave's Sportswear / Donald G. Weiner, Optometrist / H  & S Shoe Repair / Sievers Television & Appliance / Youth Town children's clothing / Wallace Meats / Whittier Downs Barber Shop

IN KING COLE SQUARE:

KING COLE supermarket / Busy Bee Shoe Shop / Chief Auto Supply / Cy's Paint & Hardware / Davis Harry Jewelers / The Donut Shop / Owl Rexall Drug / Petterson's Do-Nuts / The Shoe Store / US Post Office 

 

In the late 1980s, WHITTIER DOWNS was on its last legs. A redevelopment was announced in November 1987, which got underway in early 1988. The mall was bulldozed. A portion of KING COLE SQUARE (in black) was left standing and was incorporated into the new SANTA FE SPRINGS MARKETPLACE. Sections in dark gray were built in 1988 and 1989, while those shown in lighter gray were completed in 1991.