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By 1971, the mall has been expanded several times. Jordan Marsh, a new west end anchor, was completed in late 1966. Burdine's underwent several enlargements (in darker gray). The aforementioned East Mall (medium gray) was completed in early 1971.
A documentary which offers a contradictory viewpoint to the "all malls are dead or dying" declaration. A short history of the American shopping center and mall is also provided.
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