Exploring the Abandoned Landmark Mall - Just Days Before Demolition
The Proper People・14 minutes read
The Landmark Mall in Alexandria, Virginia faced a decline, leading to its closure in 2020 and subsequent demolition for a mixed-use development and hospital project set to finish in 2028. The exploration of the mall revealed walled-off storefronts, vintage 90s design elements, vandalism, and remnants of past businesses.
Insights
- The Landmark Mall in Alexandria, Virginia, faced a significant decline due to online shopping, leading to tenant evictions and eventual closure, highlighting the impact of e-commerce on traditional retail spaces.
- Despite its closure and subsequent use as a homeless shelter and film set, the Landmark Mall's demolition is paving the way for a mixed-use development and a large hospital, emphasizing the evolving nature of urban spaces and the adaptability of infrastructure to meet changing community needs.
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Recent questions
What caused the decline of Landmark Mall?
Online shopping and eviction of tenants.
What was the fate of Sears at Landmark Mall?
Closure in 2020.
How was the Landmark Mall repurposed temporarily?
Homeless shelter and film set.
What design elements characterize Landmark Mall?
90s design, tiled columns, vintage soda fountain labels.
What is the future development plan for Landmark Mall?
Mixed-use development and large hospital by 2028.
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Summary
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Decline and Demolition of Landmark Mall
- Landmark Mall in Alexandria, Virginia, opened in 1965 as an outdoor mall, later enclosed in 1990.
- By 2017, the mall faced decline due to online shopping, leading to the eviction of tenants and eventual closure.
- Sears remained the sole business until its closure in 2020, after which the mall was set for demolition.
- The mall briefly served as a homeless shelter and a film set for Wonder Woman.
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- Exploration of the mall reveals walled-off storefronts and a cafeteria area.
- The mall features 90s design elements like tiled columns and vintage soda fountain labels.
- Various areas within the mall, like a police station and security office, are discovered.
- The abandoned mall showcases vandalism, paintball splatters, and remnants of past businesses.
- The exploration includes different sections like anchor stores, a food court, and Christmas decorations.
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"Landmark Mall to be Replaced by Hospital"
- The Landmark Mall is undergoing demolition for a mixed-use development and a large hospital, with the project set to finish in 2028.
