The history of malls.

The history of malls 

      The malls were made after WWII. malls used to be for everyone to go to, they had sports bars for the dads they had shopping for the moms and had candy stores arcades and some stores for kids also.they had these malls because they wanted everyone to get together. Malls used to be a hang out spot for kids and adults. 

 

      When did malls really come in popular? They came very common 1980-2000 when most of your parents were teens. After covid the malls have really been a downfall no one wants to go out and most people like to shop online.

 

       What is the oldest mall?  The oldest mall in the world is Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan it has sotres in it such as Versace, Gucci, Armani, Borsalino and Luisa Spagnoli.

This mall is not in the United States, the mall is in Milano MI, Italy. But the oldest mall in the United States that is still around is Country club plaza  that is Kansas City,MO.

 

        Mall of america is a very big mall and it was made in 1989. There are 520 stores and 60 restaurants. The Mall of America is still the biggest mall today. They get 40 million visitors a year. It is only 4 stories long  but is 5.6 million square ft. It would take around 86 hours to walk around the perimeter.



What's your favorite mall?

Online shopping or mall?

Have you ever been to the Mall of America?

What is your favorite store?



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    • I do both and I think they are both good depending what you have time for!!

  • I dont have a favorite mall because I don't usually go shopping. I would rather online shop vs going to the mall online because you have to drive and waste a lot of time going to a city.  I have never been to the mall of America. my favorite store is the Oakley store.

  • I like the mall in Village Point. I do like online shopping more. I haven't been to Mall of America. My favorite store is Lululemon.

  • I do not have a favorite mall because I do not do a lot of shopping. I would rather shop online because I do not like being in places with a lot of people. I have never been to the mall of America. My favorite store would probably be Scheels or bass pro. 

    • Most guys enjoy online shopping more then the malls.

  •  I dont have a favorite mall because I usually never go to malls.  I prefer in-person shopping that way I don't have to wait for products to arrive at my house. 

  • I prefer to shop in stores to shopping online because when I shop online, I don't know if the clothes will be the right size, and then I have to wait even longer to get the right size. Being in the mall is more fun in general. My favorite mall is Jordan Creek, and I haven't been to the Mall of America.

    • I love shopping at stores. I aslo have never been to Mall Of Amarica.

  • I don't really have a favoirte mall. I prefer to shop in store because then I can try the clothes on and buy them right there and not have to wait for them to ship. I have been to the mall of america for a short time a couple years ago. I don't really have a favorite store, it just depends on what I wanna buy. 

  • I don't have a favorite mall, but I like to go to the mall if I'm buying clothes I haven't worn before. I online shop for most other stuff becuase you can browser options so easy, I've been to the Mall of America before, the amusment park and and upper floor with bowling and racing cars is  really cool.

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