Dead or dying retail spaces.
The general lack of photographs for Century III Mall was far from intentional. Shortly after my arrival, mall security informed me that photography was not permitted. Strangely enough, I couldn’t seem to find any trace of any signs indicating this, despite actively looking for them during my departure. The fact that Century III’s best days …
This mall has the distinction of losing 45 tenants within the span of one year. It was purchased by Moonbeam Capital Investments in 2014 and as of January 2020, is currently caught up in a battle between a bankruptcy filing and being seized by Onondaga County due to Moonbeam’s failure to pay $9.7 million in …
I was aware that Charlestowne Mall was scheduled to close on December 1, 2017 and was fortunate enough to have been able to pay it a visit about a week or so beforehand. The center court was quite striking, with its massive skylights and glass elevator, as was the food court, which also featured an …
At the time of this visit, Signal Hill’s distinctive center court fountain was still operating. Its peak store occupancy during the 1990s was 42, but that number has since dwindled down to 6. Although fairly compact in size and layout, the mall features some interesting vintage facades, label scars, and design elements that made it …
I’ve always been a fan of Mills Corp’s uniquely whimsical aesthetics. As such, Forest Fair Village is a veritable case study in Mills design. From its gleaming hardwood floors to its surreal, artistically-inspired accent features, there are treasures waiting around every corner. The mall’s condition continues to impress as well, especially considering its extremely low …
St. Louis Mills (formerly St. Louis Outlets and currently Powerplex STL) was built well after the golden era of American shopping malls, at a time when mall underperformance and decline had begun to settle in. Despite this, the mall opened with over 200 specialty stores and 8 anchors onboard, although it would soon find itself …
