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A 1980s-vintage snapshot of the west side of the mall, with its new Nordstrom in view.
Photo from the University of Utah Marriott Library
A photo taken at the official dedication of the mall's ZCMI II, which took place in August 1988. The store assumed the old Castletons building. Photo from the University of Utah Marriott Library
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.