In the following MALL HALL OF FAME write-up, we'll explore five American malls; each built as single entity, each later combined with a neighboring shopping center to form one mega mall. Written out as as equations, it all went something like this...

1. King of Prussia Plaza + Court At King of Prussia = King of Prussia
2. Valley Fair Center + Stevens Creek Plaza = Westfield Valley Fair
3. Del Amo Center + Del Amo Fashion Square = Del Amo Fashion Center
4. Scottsdale Fashion Square + Camelview Plaza = a much larger Scottsdale Fashion Square
5. (Greece) Towne Mall + Long Ridge Mall = Mall At Greece Ridge (Center)

After reading through the section, some readers may wonder why Southern California's SOUTH COAST PLAZA is not featured. This shopping hub -and the former CRYSTAL COURT mall next door- were connected by the outdoor "Bridge Of Gardens" walkway in the year 2000. 

However, the two malls are not presently linked via an enclosed concourse. Hence, they are, in essence, two individual shopping complexes operated as one. The key words here are "connected via a fully-enclosed concourse."

So, follow along as we explore ten retail complexes that now form five MERGED MALLS...