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)
Great photos, unusual topic!
ReplyDeleteI never imagined someone would have an interest in this kind of thing.
I think I parked in Alligator... or was it Minnie Mouse? Did I take the Pinto or Gremlin?
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At first glance I thought that was an ad for Izod Lacoste. Parking for preppies only?
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, 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!
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