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The initial 1971 mall is shown in black on this circa-1973 plan. An addition (dark gray) includes a fourth anchor and brings the gross leasable area of the facility up to around 1,940,000 square feet. There are now 189 stores and services.
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.