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Pittsburgh's Century III Mall


It's A Complete Sensation! This graphic was used to promote the Steel City's shiny new mega mall. It was named CENTURY III in 1976; this as a homage to the nation's Bicentennial Year and advent of its third century.
Graphic from the Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation

 
A pre-construction rendering depicts the humongous Center Court of CENTURY III MALL. It would measure 400 by 96 feet. The area would be landscaped with 30 full-size trees. Other accents would include sculpture, a fountain & reflecting pool.
Drawing from the Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation