Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Southdale Center Mall


Edina, Minnesota - circa 1956

Early exterior color photograph taken from Southdale's parking lot (dubbed the "Alligator Lot") outside Dayton's and the Woolworth store.

Mall history: 1956 - present
Architect: Victor Gruen
Current website: here
Current aerial view
Resource articles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Info from Wikipedia
Previous entries: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

(Image courtesy of Southdale Center)



4 Comments:

Blogger Andrea said...

Great photos, unusual topic!

I never imagined someone would have an interest in this kind of thing.

Tue Sep 19, 07:00:00 AM  
Blogger Scott Parsons said...

I think I parked in Alligator... or was it Minnie Mouse? Did I take the Pinto or Gremlin?
Scott

Tue Sep 19, 01:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

At first glance I thought that was an ad for Izod Lacoste. Parking for preppies only?

Sat Sep 23, 09:30:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Definitely, I'd love to see some vintage Brookdale photos. It's so sad what's become of this mall, especially when the other Dales are doing relatively well. I hope someone does something to turn this place around before it closes for good. Anyway, anymore Brookdale photos and info would be very much appreciated!

Mon Jan 15, 04:59:00 PM  

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