Welcome to the largest mall and retail history site on the internet. The MALL HALL OF FAME is a vintage shopping mall scrapbook. Its focus is on shopping complexes built -in the USA- between 1946 and 1979. Don't forget to visit our four Shopping Mall Memory Lanes, which transport you through time to a mall in 1956, 1963, 1970 and 1977!
Southern California's Riverside Plaza


Stores in Riverside County's original shopping mall opened between 1956 and 1958. In this vintage view, we see the "googie-style" sign that promoted RIVERSIDE PLAZA in its early years.
Photo from Mitock & Sons
 
 
The mall was officially dedicated with a 2-day entertainment extravaganza, which was held in October 1957. Plazarama featured several local Los Angeles television personalities, recording stars and Jerry Colonna, well-known comedian, actor and musician. Free RC Cola was provided by the Mayfair Market.
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