Dixie Square Mall History (1961-2006) - [jonrevProjects]
A full day before the Grand Opening celebrations, the mall is dedicated by the Mayor of Harvey, Dixie Mall President Meyer C. Weiner and mall Manager Orlando Segneri. A 75 year time capsule is installed at the entrance to the Montgomery Ward Court (15201 Dixie Highway).
Dixie Square Mall - Wikipedia
Construction began in late 1964, and Montgomery Ward was the first of the mall's stores to open, on October 21, 1965. A soft opening took place August 31, 1966, with 36 stores, during which a time capsule was sealed and placed on the property by Mel Tormé and Carmelita Pope. [4] .
Dixie Square Mall | Malls and Retail Wiki | Fandom
The Construction for Dixie Square Mall began in 1964, being built on the former land of the Dixie Hi 9-hole golf course. In August 1966, a time capsule was sealed and placed on the property.
Dixie Square Mall - Harvey, Illinois | When Dixie Square was
Nov 20, 2005 · Dixie Square Mall - Harvey, Illinois. When Dixie Square was open, this store was not originally a Toys R Us. This store was originally a Walgreens, but was "dressed up" as Toys R Us for the movie "The Blues Brothers" in 1979. This sign …
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On August 31, 1966, Mel Torme and Carmelita Pope sealed and buried a time capsule on the property with 36 stores. The mall opened on November 10, 1966, with 50 stores open, three months after the final construction was completed.
Pleasant Family Shopping: When It Was Penneys - Blogger
Sep 28, 2011 · Long story short, this store was a literal time-capsule, well-preserved example of a late-1960s era Penney's. A shame it closed in 2001 (it probably would have gotten a full remodel if they stuck around to this day).
Pleasant Family Shopping: Reflections on Dixie Square Mall
Feb 22, 2012 · It was probably one of the coolest urban explores I ever did. me and my buddy were packing some protection just in case we met some unsavory characters and then we made the rounds. the place was magnificent, it was in sort a time capsule of late 60's early 70's styling. we went into the main entrance of JCPenny first. it was very dark and the ...
The Legend of Dixie Square Mall - MetaFilter
Apr 18, 2005 · I was completely intrigued when I first read about this mall on the Deadmalls site a few years ago -- it's like a real, honest-to-goodness time capsule -- a mall, just as it looked in the 1970's. I'm stunned to now learn the place is making a comeback -- and yes, I do consider Wal-Mart a comeback.
Dixie Square Mall | Ghosts of Retailers' past Wiki | Fandom
Dixie Square Mall was an enclosed shopping mall in Harvey, Illinois. Construction for Dixie Square Mall began in late 1964. On October 21, 1965, Montgomery Ward was the first of the mall's stores to open. A soft opening took place on August 31, 1966 with 36 stores. A time capsule was sealed and...
Dixie Square... time capsule? -- Chucks Urban Exploration Forum
A full day before the Grand Opening celebrations, the mall is dedicated by the Mayor of Harvey, Dixie Mall President Meyer C. Weiner and mall Manager Orlando Segneri. A 75 year time capsule is installed at the entrance to the Montgomery Ward Court
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