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 Famous-Barr opened in the space.
Photo from www.labelscar.com / "Prange Way" 

In a late 1990s site plan, the mall is essentially the same as in the circa-1975 version. However, a small addition has been built onto the east anchor (in gray). Moreover, two department store nameplates have changed. Carson's morphed into the aforementioned Famous-Barr and Montgomery Ward has been proceeded by Sears. At this juncture, NORTHWOODS MALL covers approximately 760,000 leasable square feet.