Zooming forward in time over 20 years, we see modifications made by 1997. The complex has been known as EDGEWATER MALL for a number of years. J.C. Penney assumed a vacant Newberry's spot in 1979. Gayfer's was enlarged in the late 1980s. A Food Court took the place of Godchaux's in 1993. 3 years later, the mall was expanded (in light gray), with a McRae's anchor store and parking garage built.

An early 2000s aerial view. Expansions in 1972-1973 and 1996-1997 have doubled the size of the original shopping facility.

Photo from www.jwamalls.com / Jim Wilson & Associates

An exterior view of EDGEWATER MALL shows results of a year 2000 exterior face lift.

Photo from www.jwamalls.com / Jim Wilson & Associates

EDGEWATER MALL took a direct hit from Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. Recovery was slow, but most stores were back in business by late 2005. A substantially rebuilt Dillard's re-opened in early 2008, signifying the mall's complete recovery from the storm. The complex now spanned 867,000 leasable square feet and housed ninety-seven stores, with fifteen kiosks.