The South Florida mall that most makes me think of the 80s is Westland Mall. I've just looked up pictures, and it's been completely renovated. But back then it was pure 80s style.

Mar 6, 2018 · Once a mecca of American commerce, a gathering place for teenagers, and a nice place for an indoor stroll, the mall no longer holds the same place in our daily lives as it did in the 1970s and 1980s. In the heyday of the indoor mall, one could buy a ham and go ice skating.

Feb 3, 2025 · In the ‘80s and ‘90s, walking into a Disney Store was like stepping into the happiest place on Earth—without the theme park price tag. The stores were filled with plush toys, VHS tapes of Disney classics, and exclusive merchandise that you couldn’t find anywhere else.

Jan 1, 2024 · Do you remember hanging out at the mall in the ’80s? Fast Times At Ridgemont High made mall culture mainstream. The opening scene of Fast Times at Ridgemont High gives us a snapshot of what malls were like during the ’80s. Before we get started, let’s look at where it …

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Mar 26, 2025 · Before online shopping took over, the mall wasn’t just a place to buy things—it was the place to be. These nostalgic photos from malls of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s perfectly capture why previous generations spent so much of our time and …

Jun 20, 2023 · Remembering those shopping mall favorites from the #80s and #90s that are now gone forever. Which mall stores do you miss the most? The Shopping Mall was once an essential destination especially for those of us who grew up from the late-70s through the '90s.

Aug 19, 2020 · These glimpses of 1980s North American mall culture have never been more poignant as both malls and department stores become increasingly rare; their demise further exacerbated by...

Sep 25, 2024 · In the 1980s, malls were more than just shopping centers; they were social hubs where teens spent entire afternoons, families browsed, and the hottest trends were showcased. Today, many of these iconic malls have faded into history, leaving behind only memories of …

Oct 12, 2023 · Malls in the '80s were more than mere shopping centers; they were epicenters of culture, social interaction, and yes, endless teenage drama. But what made them so special? Why do we, the retrowave and synthwave community, look back at them with such fond nostalgia?