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The Creation of Shopping Malls
09:38 - 13:59 (04:20)
Victor Gruen, the designer of the first shopping mall, is credited with revolutionizing the shopping experience by introducing the concept of an indoor shopping center. Interestingly, shopping malls were also equipped with jails for detained shoppers who are caught stealing or breaking mall rules.
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From the Ghost Vided Vore to Seattle’s Northgate Center, the history of shopping malls dates further back than many might think, but it was the post-World War II era that saw the evolution of the modern-day shopping mall, with Southdale being the first real mall.
09:38 - 10:45 (01:07)
Summary
From the Ghost Vided Vore to Seattle’s Northgate Center, the history of shopping malls dates further back than many might think, but it was the post-World War II era that saw the evolution of the modern-day shopping mall, with Southdale being the first real mall.
ChapterThe Creation of Shopping Malls
EpisodeSelects: Live From San Francisco: How Malls Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode explores the story of Victor Gruen, the designer who created the modern indoor shopping mall and how his vision differs from today's reality.
10:45 - 12:18 (01:32)
Summary
This episode explores the story of Victor Gruen, the designer who created the modern indoor shopping mall and how his vision differs from today's reality.
ChapterThe Creation of Shopping Malls
EpisodeSelects: Live From San Francisco: How Malls Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss the history of enclosed malls, including the weird things found in an abandoned mall and the existence of jail cells within malls.
12:18 - 13:37 (01:19)
Summary
The hosts discuss the history of enclosed malls, including the weird things found in an abandoned mall and the existence of jail cells within malls.
ChapterThe Creation of Shopping Malls
EpisodeSelects: Live From San Francisco: How Malls Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the history of the Southdale Mall which was built in 1956 and was originally anchored by Donaldson's and Dayton's stores.
13:37 - 13:59 (00:21)
Summary
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the history of the Southdale Mall which was built in 1956 and was originally anchored by Donaldson's and Dayton's stores.