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Tampa's University Square Mall


Youngstown's Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation developed a major mall complex in the Cigar City's northern environs. Its name, UNIVERSITY SQUARE, was derived from its close proximity to the University of South Florida campus. The original logo featured "Hootie" the owl.
Graphic from the Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation