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The mall was able to shed its Westfield trappings in 2007, when it was sold and renamed SOUTH COUNTY CENTER. Above, we see the Southeast Entrance, which lies between Dillard's and J.C. Penney. Photo from Wikipedia / Mike Kalasnik
That once-iconic Illinois-based retailer maintained a presence at SOUTH COUNTY CENTER for nearly 16 years. Their 3-level store went dark in September 2018. Graphic from www.sears.com
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.
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