By the early 2000s, LAFAYETTE SQUARE was no longer the destination mall of days gone by. The mall endured an "anchors away" scenario between 2003 and 2009. When all was said and done, just two (out of five) anchor buildings were operational. The Xscape indoor amusement park seen here filled a vacant Lazarus space in December 2008 (but closed in April 2010).
Photo from www.specialtyretail.com