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An ultra-modern Thrifty Drug opened -at OXNARD MALL- in September 1966. The store, operated in conjunction with an 11-year-old SUPER SHOPPING CENTER store, encompassed 25,000 square feet and fifty-four departments.
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.