Introduction
welcome back to another video today come along with us as we explore the abandoned four seasons mall. the mall was opened in 1978 and abandoned in 2012 its sat abandoned for almost a decade now but its surprisingly in decent shape compared to other abandoned places I've seen. stay tuned for more content to come and like always make sure to like and subscribe and I will see you in the next on!!!!
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Welcome back guys in today's video we're going to be exploring the Four Seasons Mall opened in 1978, holding 26 different stores, ranging from a bridal store some different types of restaurants.
Over the years, a grocery store, A, Bank, clothing stores and more the last store to shut down in the mall was marcelo's pizza in February of 2012.
There's been a lot of back and forth on what to do and what is going to be done with the site.
Walmart has expressed interest in buying it and rebuilding, but the soil on the property has made it a challenge for redevelopment.
The city also doesn't want a big business type Corporation moving into their town, which is understandable.
There is plans to demolish and sell to investors for redevelopment, but I am unsure of the current status of that so come along with me and see what is left of the Four Seasons Mall foreign guys we are inside the Four Seasons abandoned Mall I was able to uh get in it, took a little bit so I'm gonna show you this place.
It's been abandoned for some time, not really sure how much was actually here either.
It's not as big as like say like the Northridge Mall, which I've already made a video on, but I definitely wanted to come check this place out.
It's pretty dark in here foreign pretty beat up in here, though, looks like that connects to another little building foreign I know, there's like a bridal building or it looked like.
It was probably like a wedding store that was connected to here.
Office.
Uh must be like one of the loading rooms dark in here.
I, wonder what this building was.
Oh I, don't know it's just kind of like a little dead end.
Let's see if I can find more of the store.
That's so weird, it's like a little trike all by itself.
Back here, all right, I originally changed.
The direction I wanted to go.
I originally wanted to.
I was gonna, start walking this way, and then I turned around next I wonder if this was a pharmacy or something yeah, it looks like it.
It's a pharmacy right there cashier.
This probably is a front desk.
Yes, service.
Hmm pop and snacks, household, Pharmacy, Healthcare beauty, Beauty needs cosmetics in the front desk little store.
It's all gutted out, though, looks like someone got extra, thirsty and ripped the Whole Thing Off, the Wall.
Of course.
Okay, you can kind of see how big the mall is.
Let's see if I can show this enough, oh, but you can kind of see how many rooms there, where we're at, because obviously I'm at the little arrow, that's where I am well I, guess I'm still recording.
Oh there's a sled in here.
Another store, not gonna, lie that little chandelier there and this whole little restaurant looks really cool like these boosts look.
So antique look at that.
Obviously, I would assume that this is probably the little kitchen.
Oh yeah, look how old that looks: old, ass racks in the freezer, that's cool, it's a short little restaurant for your safety staff and customers.
I'm not gonna lie I had to stop in there, because I thought I heard like footsteps, I thought I heard someone walking towards me and so I, just like it's like, but no we're all good um.
Oh, it looks like there's more to the restaurant I think um.
Well, this place definitely closed around like 2011, then maybe a little bit after, but um I guess we'll go to the other side, we'll go check the rest of this place out because we're on one end of it right now, but I gotta go the other side, almost positive, that someone cut themselves in here, because there is literally like a trail of blood, just a trail of it all right now we're on the other side of the building.
It's a big empty room, not sure what this would have been either kind of wish.
There was like a little bit more here to actually like see put this in a bunch of like broken glass Curves for women, yeah, just a bunch of empty rooms, it's a little bit more graffiti on this side.
What this was I wonder if this is like a clothing store or something.
This is like a dressing room, foreign, another open room yeah.
There is like not a lot left to this place at all.
I, don't know if they have plans on demoing it either.
This looks like it was probably the biggest section of them all uh.
Maybe it was a grocery part, because I see produce up on the wall and then I see Deli a little bit more graffiti on the wall in here but looks like this must have been the food see our produce and then, like I, said the deli is way over there, but there's like more there's, even like natural art on the wall as well.
Okay, so frozen foods, meat and like see like I, think those are just natural I think those were like on the wall beforehand, part of the wallpaper.
So that's dope.
It's like the basement in there um I, don't think I'm gonna go in there, though, not by myself.
At least it's just wide open.
Oh that's kind of dangerous, but cool back doors from behind, probably in, like the loading area, looks like there's like a another door open.
Ah, it's intriguing I want to go down there, but I don't want to like get stuck down there or have something happen.
So I'll have to wait a little telephone on the ground foreign there's like chairs down there, foreign frozen foods.
All right this place is not as big as some other malls.
If I had to take a guess, I would assume the reason why the mall even became abandoned is just because of how small it is and like just compared to like other malls or even like the fact that people can go to Target or Walmart or really anywhere to get the stuff that they need.
You know, I, guess there really isn't as big a need as small places like this anymore, um.
Well.
I hope you guys enjoyed me on another video stay tuned for more content to come, because I always got new places that I'm going to so yeah I'll, see you in the next one I thought this was kind of cool Some, Like, Home, Improvement magazines, there's a bunch of them just kind of like chilling on the ground here, I, don't it says August 2007 on it crazy.
If that kind of puts it into perspective, that's where the restaurant was in.
The very end looks like the Thai restaurant looks like it's a bridal center I'm sure there was a few other like open stores, Four Seasons curves.
That's the girl store.
The fresh Natural Foods is probably where I was at the very end, and that is the Four Seasons Mall foreign.
Thank you.
FAQs
What happened to the Four Seasons Mall in Plymouth MN? ›
The mall was abandoned for a decade until the city demolished it in late 2022. A 411-unit apartment complex, several office and retail buildings, and a Metrolink park-and-ride are planned for the site.
Why do malls become abandoned? ›It has been suggested that some malls die when the surrounding neighborhoods undergo a demographic change or socio-economic decline.
When did malls start to decline? ›By the 1980s, the mall had become the center of American social life and accounted for the bulk of all retail sales. But a shrinking middle class, the rise of online shopping, and the fact that there were simply too many malls contributed to the decline of the American mall.
How many abandoned malls are there in the US? ›There are more than 300 shopping malls abandoned or failing scattered across 45 of the USA's 50 states, according to Deadmalls.com.
Why did the 4 seasons close? ›von Bidder added that he thought the new restaurant was great, looked great and had a great team in place. “But we just couldn't make it; the restaurant world has changed,” he said. He said that investors had made the decision to close. “We were not doing enough business to satisfy them,” he said.
What happened to the Jamestown mall? ›The Port Authority has planned since mid-2021 to demolish the 1.2 million-square-foot structure and 2 million square feet of parking lots left from the shopping center, which closed in 2014. A series of efforts to redevelop the mall as an industrial site fell through due to push back from nearby residents.
What is the largest abandoned mall in America? ›| Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap | |
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| Location | North Randall, Ohio, United States |
| Coordinates | 41.431691°N 81.531086°W |
| Address | 20801 Miles Road |
| Opening date | August 11, 1976 |
Malls are seeing an increase in traffic in 2022, with U.S. malls and outlet centers reporting an occupancy rate of 93.9% as of June 2022, up from 91.8% a year before. So far this year, 4,432 stores have announced openings compared to 1,954 closures, resulting in a net of 2,478 openings.
What is the oldest mall in America that is still open? ›Southdale Center is a shopping mall located in Edina, Minnesota, a suburb of the Twin Cities. It opened in 1956 and is both the first and the oldest fully enclosed, climate-controlled shopping mall in the United States.
What is the oldest mall ever? ›Southdale Shopping Center, located in Edina, Minnesota, was the first totally enclosed shopping center in the nation.
What is the oldest mall? ›
Originally opened in 1828, the Arcade Providence made history as America's first enclosed shopping mall. And the building's grand exterior and architectural details — including Greek Revival columns and granite steps and walls — quickly became a defining element of Providence's downtown architectural aesthetic.
What is the largest empty mall? ›South China Mall opened in 2005 and for more than 10 years it was mostly vacant as few merchants ever signed up, leading it to be dubbed a dead mall.
Why is a mall called a mall? ›The term "mall" originally meant a place where people played pall-mall, a game similar to croquet. By the mid 1700s it had come to mean a tree-lined park where people went to walk and socialize.
Who owns the biggest US mall? ›Simon Property Group, Inc. is an American real estate investment trust that invests in shopping malls, outlet centers, and community/lifestyle centers. It is the largest owner of shopping malls in the United States and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
How many of the four seasons are left? ›Gaudio no longer plays live, leaving Valli as the only original member of the band who still tours as of 2023. The band's original line-up was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999 and the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2017.
What is the lawsuit against the Four Seasons? ›BEVERLY HILLS, CA — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the owners of the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills against multiple insurance companies alleged to have breached a contract by not compensating the plaintiffs for millions of dollars in business losses incurred during the coronavirus pandemic ...
How many of the four seasons are still alive? ›While Gaudio and Valli have stayed in the band ever since (and each owning 50% of the act), other members have come and gone – though Gaudio no longer plays live, which means Valli is the only still-touring member.
What is the oldest mall in Virginia? ›| Entrance to Pembroke Mall, July 2011 | |
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| Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap | |
| Coordinates | 36°50′44″N 76°8′3.2″W |
| Address | 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd |
| Opening date | March 21, 1966 |
Later, the closure of anchor store Service Merchandise due to a corporate bankruptcy, and the 2001 closures of anchors JCPenney and Dillard's drove away most of the remaining clientele. Without anchor stores, the Mall of Memphis could not afford to remain in operation.
What was the empty mall in Maryland? ›The Old Town Mall or Oldtown Mall is a mostly abandoned outdoor pedestrian shopping mall in the Old Town neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland.
What abandoned mall is used in movies? ›
Hawthorne Plaza is an abandoned former shopping mall along Hawthorne Boulevard between 120th Street and El Segundo Boulevard in Hawthorne, California. Hawthorne, California, U.S.
What is the most trafficked mall in America? ›Mall of America is currently the most popular and visited mall in the United States. The mall has a retail space of 5.6 million square feet.
What was the last mall built in America? ›The Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro, Ark., on March 29, 2006, was considered to be the last truly enclosed mall constructed, according to the ICSC, and was the only enclosed mall to open in the country that year.
What will replace shopping malls? ›Outlet malls are transforming themselves into destination shopping centers, versus outdated merchandise centers. The goal is to attract digitally native brands and create a more holistic customer experience for mall-goers.
How are empty malls being repurposed? ›Ways to Repurpose Malls and Parking Lots
Others have rehabbed vacant storefronts to be suitable for business or medical offices, or morphed from fully enclosed shopping malls into open-air town centers. Empty parking lots offer even more possibilities.
- Make a List and Stick to It. Before you head to the mall, make a list of the items you need to purchase. ...
- Take Advantage of Sales and Discounts. ...
- Use Coupons. ...
- Price Compare. ...
- Buy Generic Brands. ...
- Buy in Bulk. ...
- Use Cash or Gift Card. ...
- Shop During Off-Peak Hours.
In 2020, Coresight Research projected that 25% of the country's approximately 1,000 malls would close shop in the following 3-5 years. In April, analysts at UBS projected that 40,000-50,000 American retail stores would shut down by 2027.
Do Americans still go to malls? ›Online shopping has grown in popularity, especially during the pandemic. But, a new survey shows many Americans miss going to shopping malls. According to the survey from financial company IPX1031, just over 60% say they wish malls would make a comeback and half say they miss going to the mall.
How long will shopping malls last? ›Some retailers have bounced back, but it isn't hard to see that the traditional shopping model isn't what it was during the heyday of shopping malls in the 1980s, '90s and early 2000s. Coresight Research estimates that 25% of U.S. malls will close by 2025.
What mall was abandoned in Minnesota? ›- Brookdale Center. Located in Brooklyn Center, the mall opened in 1962. ...
- Burnsville Center. With 3 stories and over 1,000,000 square feet, this mall opened in 1977. ...
- Market Street Mall. ...
- The Conservatory. ...
- Bandana Square. ...
- Westridge Mall. ...
- Four Seasons Mall. ...
- Northbridge Mall.
Are the four seasons still around? ›
While Gaudio and Valli have stayed in the band ever since (and each owning 50% of the act), other members have come and gone – though Gaudio no longer plays live, which means Valli is the only still-touring member.
Who bought out four seasons? ›The company recovered, and in 2007 it agreed to a buyout by Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia for $3.8 billion. The pair own 95 percent of the company, in equal shares, and Sharp owns the rest.
Who just bought Four Seasons? ›(NYSE: BHR) ("Braemar" or the "Company") today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the luxury 210-room Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North in North Scottsdale, previously announced on November 1, 2022. The total consideration for the acquisition was $267.8 million.
What is the most famous abandoned mall? ›| Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap | |
|---|---|
| Location | North Randall, Ohio, United States |
| Coordinates | 41.431691°N 81.531086°W |
| Address | 20801 Miles Road |
| Opening date | August 11, 1976 |
With eerie empty cinemas, and escalators frozen in time, the Randall Park Mall is a far cry from what it once was. Measuring nearly 2.2million square feet, the huge mall was supposed to be the future of retail in Ohio, US when it was opened on August 11, 1976.
Why did The Four Seasons change their name? ›They had a minor hit with Otis Blackwell's “Apple of my Eye”, which they performed on one of their two appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1956. In 1959, the group changed their name to The 4 Seasons, after a New Jersey bowling alley where they had failed an audition.
What year did the 4 seasons break up? ›Indeed, Valli did leave the group in 1977, and it split up in 1979.
How old is Nick Massi? › Did Bill Gates buy the Four Seasons? ›(The hotel chain's founder Isadore Sharp owns the remaining 5 percent.) The new transaction will boost Gates' ownership to 71.3 percent. Prince Alwaleed's Kingdom Holding will continue to own 23.75 percent of the hotel chain. The deal values Four Season at $10 billion, more than double what it was valued in 2007.
Does Marriott own Four Seasons? ›Is the Four Seasons part of Marriott? Four Seasons is not part of Marriott. Four Seasons is a different hotel company headquartered in Toronto, while Marriott is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
How much did Bill Gates buy Four Seasons for? ›
Bill Gates' Investment Firm Buys Controlling Stake In Four Seasons Hotels For $2.2 Billion. I cover the world's richest.
How many of the original Four Seasons are left? ›Gaudio no longer plays live, leaving Valli as the only original member of the band who still tours as of 2023. The band's original line-up was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999 and the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2017.
Who owns the Ritz Carlton? › Is the Four Seasons part of Marriott or Hilton? ›The answer to this question is that Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts are not part of any hotel chain or rewards program. Four Seasons stands as its own ultra-luxury entity.