Advertised as "Atlanta's Last Word In Refined Elegance," the 38 million dollar PHIPPS PLAZA was built across the road from LENOX SQUARE. Stores in the posh new fashion mall opened between 1968 and 1972.
Drawing from Phipps Land Company
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In the Beginning (1917-1943)
Click on image to read about innovative retail facilities that led to the development of the post-war shopping center and mall.
TOY & MHoF Productions Present
A documentary which offers a contradictory viewpoint to the "all malls are dead or dying" declaration. A short history of the American shopping center and mall is also provided.
Also from Toy & Mhof Productions
A visual history of the American mobile home and the folk who lived in them, centering on the mid-20th century years.
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