Photograph of a 1970s contemporary, enclosed bilevel shopping center reflecting space-age architecture and tastes with high ceilings, chrome accents, bright red carpet, terrazzo flooring and conversation pits. Many of the mall's retail units are still covered with wall panels, the mall would have been brand new at the time it was photographed. Retailers seen include Bakers Shoes, Spencer Gifts, Hanover Shoes. Department store, Gimbels, is seen at the far end to the left.

Modern photograph of the same shopping center 55 years later, in 2025. The mall has undergone several major renovations and retailers have changed, but its basic profile remains the same. The ceilings are largely unchanged. The flooring has been replaced with vinyl or ceramic tile. The railings on the upper level are now clear glass. The staircase and conversation pits have been removed. Retailers visible include Times Square, Claire's, Boost Mobile, Perfume Hut, Visionworks and Midland Fashion. Macy's has replaced Gimbel's at the far end of the mall.

The gift of time travel, c.1970 ➡️ 2025

Southridge Mall - Greendale, Wisconsin
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Photograph of a bilevel shopping mall reflecting 1970s architecture but millennial renovations. The area of the mall is an atrium anchored by Macy's department store. There are escalators and stairs to the left and plastic oak trees to the right. Conversation pits and fake gardens divide these features. Several shoppers are seen strolling about.

Photograph looking upward at a mall skylight with millennial-contemporary lighting features hanging from a mobile. This part of the mall is a 2000s expansion.

Plastic trees and dead fish lamps

Twelve Oaks Mall - Novi, Michigan
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Photograph of a tri-level enclosed shopping mall anchored by a Macy's department store, the entrance to which is open on all three floors. Mall plants are seen in the foreground.

Photograph of a tri-level shopping mall's central atrium under a very large glass roof. Luxury retailers line the lower two levels, with a food court filling the top. Twin elevator structures are seen rising from a reflection pool, surrounded by tables and chairs. Shoppers stroll the open floorspace.

Photograph of a large glass skylight at night time, the glass panels reflect the tiled floor and fountain pools of an enclosed shopping mall, below. Indoor lighting illuminates the scene.

Somerset at night, mallrat's delight...

Somerset Collection (North Mall) - Troy, Michigan
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Photograph of a bilevel shopping center's grand court reflecting modern tastes of the 1980s. The ground level is a tiled courtyard with fountain pools, gardens and trees growing through the floor. An elevator and two neon-accented pagoda structures anchor the upper level, which has raised walkways crossing the courtyard. Retail shops are visible on the upper level.

A contemporary photograph of the same shopping center, reflecting modern tastes from a 2012 renovation. The fountains, gardens and pagoda structures are long gone. Retail kiosks and an Easter bunny display are seen on the lower level.

Southridge Mall - Greendale, Wisconsin
February 1989 ➡️ March 2025

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Photograph of a very busy, three-level indoor shopping center with fountains, reflecting pools and elevator structures in the foreground. It is under a very large skylight where blue skies shine above. A Nordstrom anchors the far end of the mall.

Malls honestly peaked with this one...

Somerset Collection - Troy, Michigan
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