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Looking at this deserted and decrepit structure, it is hard to believe that in the late 1970s, it was a posh Holiday Inn. Photo from www.labelscar.com / "Prange Way"
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.
Although articles and special features have been thoroughly researched, we can not guarantee that all information is 100% accurate. We try to do our best with insufficient reference material and conflicting details. Contemporary newspaper write-ups are our primary source of information. These, and other materials, are listed at the end of each article.