THE MALL in its final days. The facility had a destiny date with a wrecking ball in 2001. Here is another example of a definitive "Mid-Mod" structure that should NEVER have been allowed to be torn down. It might have been utilized as a museum or something...instead of being bulldozed and replaced by a (yawn) power center.

Photo from Evans Criswell

A latter-day view of Center Court, at THE MALL. By this time, the shopping complex was virtually vacant. 

Photo from https://communityjournal.org

As mentioned, THE MALL was done in by the flashy new MADISON SQUARE mall. However, as the old adage goes, what comes around goes around. THE MALL fell into decline and was bulldozed. After only 32 years, the same fate befell MADISON SQUARE. It was shuttered and knocked down in early 2017.

Graphic from CBL & Associates Properties  

THE MALL was replaced by THE FOUNTAIN power center. During demolition of THE MALL, two structures were left standing. This six-tenant store strip was built as a Loveman's of Alabama. In the 2020s, it housed Dollar Tree, Planet Fitness, 5.11 Tactical and Boot Barn. A brake repair shop was housed in the old Loveman's Auto Center.
Photo from RCP Companies

THE FOUNTAIN incorporated four newly-built structures. These included Costco, Home Depot and the three-tenant store strip seen here. In the 2020s, it was tenanted by Staples, Shoe Show and Citi Trends.
Photo from RCP Companies