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A neighbor of mine where I grew up designed a local shopping mall. The mall thrived in the late 60's -70's and even 80's. He died about 15 years ago. His mall was demolished about 10 years ago.

I'm glad he went (due to old age) before his mall and didn't have to see it die.

Around here- the local mall cannot get tenants, and has been rented out creatively. For example- the local train club has one store for a display. Several gyms/ workout clubs have other stores. A local girl scout group has another store- perhaps it's a ballerina club (I can't remember). A slot car racing club has one store. Another slot car club will get another store.

I think the chain stores should become indoor go- cart tracks.


I like the place!

Here is a link(which might not work)

it didnt work- here's a cut and paste of the article-from a gag news site

TAUNTON - Staunton Mall VA voted "Most Relaxing for Mall Santas" for a third consecutive year. "It's a dream assignment," said Christopher Kring, a 38-year Santa veteran. "After years working in thriving malls with actual customers and live children, the Staunton Mall is a welcome, quiet oasis." With an average of 0.004 children a week and a quieter-than-a-library atmosphere, the Staunton Mall has long been a top destination for stressed and overworked mall Santas.