But would it play in Peoria? This sculpture was a centerpiece of the original mall's Center Court. The glulam (glued laminated wood) abstract form was created by Los Angeles' Jan de Swart.
Photo from Peoria Public Library / Jennifer Ross 

The mirrored clock tower on the left was also an original Center Court fixture. Notice the sign pointing the way to the Piccadilly Circle mini-mall.
Photo from Peoria Public Library / Jennifer Ross

The Carson's store at NORTHWOODS MALL was shuttered in 1983. It sat vacant until late 1985, when a St. Louis-based Famous-Barr opened in its space.
Photo from www.labelscar.com / "Prange Way" 

In a late 1990s plan, the mall is essentially the same as in the circa-'75 layout, only a small addition has been built onto its east anchor. Two department store nameplates have also changed. Carson's morphed into the aforementioned Famous-Barr and Montgomery Ward has been followed by Sears. At this juncture in time, NORTHWOODS MALL covers approximately 760,000 leasable square feet.