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These 7 malls are some of the oldest in America, surviving the retail apocalypse and decades of change

Since its 1890 construction, the Cleveland Arcade has remained a striking Victorian landmark. Today, the arcade is owned by the Hyatt Regency and is home to plenty of boutique shops and restaurants.

These 7 malls are some of the oldest in America, surviving the retail apocalypse and decades of change

The Market Square in Lake Forest, Illinois, claims to be the "first planned shopping center" in the United States, having opened up in 1916. Over one century later, this mall now features national retailers like J.Crew, Talbots, and Lululemon.

The Market Square in Lake Forest, Illinois, claims to be the "first planned shopping center" in the United States, having opened up in 1916. Over one century later, this mall now features national retailers like J.Crew, Talbots, and Lululemon.

The Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, dates back to 1922. The mall has survived the ravages of the retail apocalypse and continues to host retailers like West Elm, Kate Spade, and Tiffany & Co.

The Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, dates back to 1922. The mall has survived the ravages of the retail apocalypse and continues to host retailers like West Elm, Kate Spade, and Tiffany & Co.

Bellevue Square was one of many malls to open in the years following WWII. In 1946, the shopping center launched in Bellevue, Washington, featuring early tenants like Marshall Field, JCPenney, and Nordstrom. Today, the mall still features department stores like Macy's and Nordstrom.

Bellevue Square was one of many malls to open in the years following WWII. In 1946, the shopping center launched in Bellevue, Washington, featuring early tenants like Marshall Field, JCPenney, and Nordstrom. Today, the mall still features department stores like Macy

The Ridgeway Center in Stamford, Connecticut, was yet another mall to spring up in the wake of WWII, opening in 1947. Today, the space houses a Marshalls, an Old Navy, and a Bed Bath & Beyond.

The Ridgeway Center in Stamford, Connecticut, was yet another mall to spring up in the wake of WWII, opening in 1947. Today, the space houses a Marshalls, an Old Navy, and a Bed Bath & Beyond.

The Southdale Center in Edina, Minnesota, first opened its doors in 1956. According to the Guardian, the location became the first "fully enclosed, climate-controlled" mall in the United States. Today, the shopping center features a Macy's, an AMC theater, a Buffalo Wild Wings, and an Apple store.

The Southdale Center in Edina, Minnesota, first opened its doors in 1956. According to the Guardian, the location became the first "fully enclosed, climate-controlled" mall in the United States. Today, the shopping center features a Macy

According to the New England Historical Society, the Pine Tree Shopping Center opened up in 1959, becoming the first modern mall in Portland, Maine. Today, the shopping center is anchored by Lowe's and also features an Applebee's and a Big Lots.

According to the New England Historical Society, the Pine Tree Shopping Center opened up in 1959, becoming the first modern mall in Portland, Maine. Today, the shopping center is anchored by Lowe

Source: New England Historical Society, New England Development

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