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Anchorage's The Mall (Mall At Sears)
This logo was used to promote Alaska's first enclosed, suburban-style shopping center. In its original state, THE MALL housed thirty stores and services. Graphic from The Mall, Incorporated
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.