By the mid-1990s, the shopping hub had been in decline for a number of years. It was converted back to its original open-air format in 1998-1999 and given a post-modern face lift. A row of new big-box stores (in gray) now flanked Kroger. Several new freestanding businesses have also been built as part of the 15 million dollar refurbishment.


Here, we see the West Mall of the demalled FRANDOR. Kroger occupies space which originally housed the Federal department store.
Photo from http://www.corrcommercial.com / Corr Commercial Real Estate, Incorporated


Jo-Ann Fabrics became a FRANDOR tenant in June 1974. The original store took the place of the S. S. Kresge 5 & dime. A new Jo-Ann location (seen here) was established after Office Depot shut down in early 2001.
Photo from www.loopnet.com


An early 21st century view of the East Mall store strip.
Photo from Wikipedia / "DJ1997"