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In the following three images, we have a visual chronology of the southwest anchor at LOS CERRITOS CENTER. Above, the building is shown in its original (1972-1986) Ohrbachs phase.
Here, we see the building in its (1987-2009) Mervyn's stint. Photo from "TokyoMagic!"
Lastly, we have the current (2010-to-present) Forever 21 incarnation. Photo from "TokyoMagic!"
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.
Although articles and special features have been thoroughly researched, we can not guarantee that all information is 100% accurate. We try to do our best with insufficient reference material and conflicting details. Contemporary newspaper write-ups are our primary source of information. These, and other materials, are listed at the end of each article.
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Logos & Trademarks
Mall logo and trademark images in various articles illustrate key moments in a mall's history. The images are not replaceable with free-use or public-domain images. The use of the images does not limit the copyright owners' rights to distribute the images in any way. Images are used for non-profit, informational purposes only and their use is not believed to detract from the original copyrighted images in any way.