Today it was announced that all of the indoor stores will be closed by the end of April. It's sad. We have a home video from 1997 when I performed with my dance group there, and one would be in disbelief to know it's the same mall because it was packed at the time. I live very close by and I hope I can get some last video footage before it's gone.
That is really sad when people who own the mall can't pay the bank back on. I do remember goimg here and going to a store that you can buy clothes for $1.00 to 5.00 and this place is sad now
I remember coming here in the early 2000s with my grand parents. It had a lot more open back than and it’s a shame to see it go. I remember golden eagle comics and fye here.
What I meant to say was. I like dead malls and stores. I like your and dan bells videos. There's something about them. I enjoy your work. Keep the videos coming
Anthony- you should check out the Chesapeake Square Mall, in Chesapeake, VA. That mall has plenty of neon, at least when I was there, and some great early 90s ambiance.
Oof, just read that the owner says the mall should be demolished in an article released in Feb. '18. (You can find it via Google by searching this malls name.) Sad.
love this channel, you guys put togathet some amazing videos... i don't know if you have or ever want to but the next time your traveling the I-81 corridor maybe checkout the Chambersburg Mall. i was in there over the Christmas season and it was pretty dead i think the property can house 75 stores and i counted i think 26 empty spaces also there is a gander mountain on the property and you know there in trouble too. this mall is off exit 20 on I-81 Chambersburg, pa. also the Apple Blossom Mall in Winchester, va is on the dead mall website. i havent personally been in this mall for close to 10 years but travel by it all the time on my way to pick up and deliver fuel to the flying j truck stop. i do know sometime on the past 3-5 years ago thet dod some renovations to the place. but it's off ezit 313 on I-81 in Winchester, va... sorry for such a long message
Randall Lambert I remember hearing about players from the Reading Royals (local hockey team) signing autographs there. I don't think they're doing it anymore, but maybe it could bring up some business.
Love your Vids! Thanks for sharing. If you ever happen to come up to Massachusetts, you should check out the Berkshire Mall in Lanesborough . I spent a lot of time there when I was a kid in the 90's. Now it's just dead. JCPenney is closing its doors in April. All of the other anchor stores have left in the last decade or so. The food court is just sad. Target and the cinema are there plus a dozen or so of smaller stores. I don't see it lasting that much longer. Hope you can check it out.
Update 3/09/2017 here from Pittsburgh area "North Hills " Ross Park Mall should be on your list!!! If Sears,Pennies,Macy's close there will only be Nordstrom's left to support the entire mall. A few miles away North way Mall in Ross TWP. now called The Block received a loan from the Ross TWP to finish the total remodel from a indoor mall built in 1963-64 ish. To a outdoor mall ......you would think in our colder climates you would keep indoor malls..............Kay Jewelers is closing 140 stores in malls soon and opening 240 stores outside from malls later this year....Matt
Ace, when you are in the Houston area for the San Jacinto Mall video check out Northwest Mall too. The interior mall located at 290 and 610 will close March 31st. Lots of retro storefronts to see.
YES i second Greenspoint Mall, dat mall is so dead, it's like it's under construction! also Sharpstown Mall (now called PazAmericas) is well still dead but tryin' 2 get back up
Norma Slattery Yeah they could make a day trip out of Houston. Greenspoint, PlazAmerica, Northwest, Plaza Paseo, and San Jacinto. You could even throw in West Hill Mall in Huntsville. I have covered these malls on my blog, but I just take stills with no video footage usually.
If they would build these malls and put in a rent free police or county sheriff sub station they would last much much longer help with the intimation of the bad element chasing the customers away Please dont pretend who or what.
If you ever decide to come back to Reading you should check out the VF Outlet. It has a dead mall underground and its said half of the complex is to be destroyed soon.
Rush Waggoner no i dont i use my iphone 6 plus and am just careful on my timing of getting shots when people arent around, it can be a challenge sometme
Would you guys ever think about doing a prevlog. Just a vlog of you guys traveling in from where you live to the destination. I think that would add a lot to the great content.
When did you take this video? When I took my videos, it was a Saturday afternoon, and it was dead. Also, the Christmas decorations were still up in late January.
question, what was the approximate time of day when this video was filmed. thanks . also, a reminder, i'm curious what music it is you have in the video from last may, . cheers
Spencer Scroggins Yeah, the Chambersburg Mall has very little left and could be worth checking out. There's more than what is seen here but not much. I used to go to this mall as a kid when they would have car shows. I remember it being packed. I was there in 2014 and was shocked to see how empty it was.
Anthony, I like your videos since I was a mall kid and am sad that they are going by the wayside.The "Mall Music" and the vintage commercials you edit into the video put a timeline of success to what they have become are a big part of the story of the subject. But you talk to much....
This is just my opinion, but the talking through is kind of distracting. You can put all that info in the description as many other dead mall/abandoned places channels do. Just my personal taste!
Babble as much as you like, it's really nice that you take the time to do research on these places and share it with your viewers!👍
Great video dude! I really like your stuff, keep up the great work!
Subscribed! Between you, Mr. Bell, and Retail Archaeology, I think I'll manage to get my Dead Mall Fix.
Today it was announced that all of the indoor stores will be closed by the end of April. It's sad. We have a home video from 1997 when I performed with my dance group there, and one would be in disbelief to know it's the same mall because it was packed at the time. I live very close by and I hope I can get some last video footage before it's gone.
These videos keep.getting better. Love the way you juxtapose vintage forage with what is happening currently at these malls. Very cool.
That is really sad when people who own the mall can't pay the bank back on. I do remember goimg here and going to a store that you can buy clothes for $1.00 to 5.00 and this place is sad now
I remember coming here in the early 2000s with my grand parents. It had a lot more open back than and it’s a shame to see it go. I remember golden eagle comics and fye here.
I love the dead mall series. Keep up the good work.
What I meant to say was. I like dead malls and stores. I like your and dan bells videos. There's something about them. I enjoy your work. Keep the videos coming
I meant to say that I like dead mall videos. I liked the video. Sorry
Anthony- you should check out the Chesapeake Square Mall, in Chesapeake, VA. That mall has plenty of neon, at least when I was there, and some great early 90s ambiance.
The recession this year will kill off all the ones like this..
Thanks for making and uploading this video. I really like your video series. Always look forward to seeing you upload a new one.
Burlington coat factory. OMG back when it was just a place to buy coats. 💞💞
Oof, just read that the owner says the mall should be demolished in an article released in Feb. '18. (You can find it via Google by searching this malls name.) Sad.
I love the cinema bright colors
We live in a country that creates a great amount of waste. All in the name of progress.
Very sad! What a Great looking mall! Thanks for another great Dead Mall video.
love this channel, you guys put togathet some amazing videos... i don't know if you have or ever want to but the next time your traveling the I-81 corridor maybe checkout the Chambersburg Mall. i was in there over the Christmas season and it was pretty dead i think the property can house 75 stores and i counted i think 26 empty spaces also there is a gander mountain on the property and you know there in trouble too. this mall is off exit 20 on I-81 Chambersburg, pa. also the Apple Blossom Mall in Winchester, va is on the dead mall website. i havent personally been in this mall for close to 10 years but travel by it all the time on my way to pick up and deliver fuel to the flying j truck stop. i do know sometime on the past 3-5 years ago thet dod some renovations to the place. but it's off ezit 313 on I-81 in Winchester, va... sorry for such a long message
Great Video,lijed
Nice vaporwave version of "Should I Say Yes" by Nu Shooz.
The emptiness and echoes reminds me of Owens Mills Mall, remember THAT one?
this mall has even less stores open now. the mall has been bought from what ive heard. it was thought to be going back to the reading race track too
Let in the farmers market, flea marketeers, non-profit groups, ANYTHING to drive traffic to these wasted spaces.
Randall Lambert I remember hearing about players from the Reading Royals (local hockey team) signing autographs there. I don't think they're doing it anymore, but maybe it could bring up some business.
Randall Lambert *Bring Michael Jackson!....Oh no, he is just as dead as he mall.*
Wow how sad this use.to be a nice mall long time ago
I like how you find out some of where you are visiting. The one employee thing is interesting.
I was at this mall about two years ago, and found it really unique. It's a shame it's even more dead then when I was there.
Wow. Haven't been here in 20 yrs, and it rather looks the same, except it had morre stores then!!
another great video doc.
Deadmall5 got me rekt xD
Good content, keep it up
Love your Vids! Thanks for sharing. If you ever happen to come up to Massachusetts, you should check out the Berkshire Mall in Lanesborough . I spent a lot of time there when I was a kid in the 90's. Now it's just dead. JCPenney is closing its doors in April. All of the other anchor stores have left in the last decade or so. The food court is just sad. Target and the cinema are there plus a dozen or so of smaller stores. I don't see it lasting that much longer. Hope you can check it out.
wow. not even mall walkers.
Update 3/09/2017 here from Pittsburgh area "North Hills " Ross Park Mall should be on your list!!! If Sears,Pennies,Macy's close there will only be Nordstrom's left to support the entire mall. A few miles away North way Mall in Ross TWP. now called The Block received a loan from the Ross TWP to finish the total remodel from a indoor mall built in 1963-64 ish. To a outdoor mall ......you would think in our colder climates you would keep indoor malls..............Kay Jewelers is closing 140 stores in malls soon and opening 240 stores outside from malls later this year....Matt
I loved these types of videos
Very nice mall
Ace, when you are in the Houston area for the San Jacinto Mall video check out Northwest Mall too. The interior mall located at 290 and 610 will close March 31st. Lots of retro storefronts to see.
You've got to do the Greens Pointe Mall in Houston tx it's a Dead Mall
YES i second Greenspoint Mall, dat mall is so dead, it's like it's under construction! also Sharpstown Mall (now called PazAmericas) is well still dead but tryin' 2 get back up
Norma Slattery Yeah they could make a day trip out of Houston. Greenspoint, PlazAmerica, Northwest, Plaza Paseo, and San Jacinto. You could even throw in West Hill Mall in Huntsville. I have covered these malls on my blog, but I just take stills with no video footage usually.
oh wow
a long time ago was a nice mall use to go there. what a shame.
If they would build these malls and put in a rent free police or county sheriff sub station they would last much much longer help with the intimation of the bad element chasing the customers away Please dont pretend who or what.
If you ever decide to come back to Reading you should check out the VF Outlet. It has a dead mall underground and its said half of the complex is to be destroyed soon.
I have video footage from this summer and from January that I plan on uploading in the future :)
You didn't have to use a hidden camera did you? What kind of camera do you use? I would love to know as I love dead malls too! :)
Rush Waggoner no i dont i use my iphone 6 plus and am just careful on my timing of getting shots when people arent around, it can be a challenge sometme
Thanks for the tips! It's amazing that a little phone can get such great quality
What a gorgeous commercial space. I don't get it. Why can't it be used for something else?
MANAGED THE GROUND ROUND RESTERANT IN THE PARKING LOT OF THIS MALL TKS
Would you guys ever think about doing a prevlog. Just a vlog of you guys traveling in from where you live to the destination. I think that would add a lot to the great content.
Itz OinkeyBoi hey! We actually have thought about doing that, even starting a second channel to do random vlogs
that would be awesome lol
I have always loved that mall. I wish something could be done.
If you ever head back to Cleveland you should check out Tower City. It's a dead as a door nail.
Hello? Is anyone here?
Oh, I am!
Gardener Earth Guy Just the guy bringing down christmas decorations in late January.
more adventures please
When did you take this video? When I took my videos, it was a Saturday afternoon, and it was dead. Also, the Christmas decorations were still up in late January.
Yeah you should take a trip to Bangor maine to the mall there. and then to Presque isle maine
aroostook center mall or what's left of it
Truly devastating...
Our mall has the exact same Santa setup and Christmas decorations. I wonder if the same company owns both malls.
I agree i like this history
What is the song called in the beginning?
I find the architecture in this mall interesting. Too bad its dieing.
wow..pretty sad mall
u think dat'z a sad mall, wait till u see Greenspoint Mall in Houston if he ever comes 2 my city tho
my xmas stuff is still up too
I can iamgine one of the Ames stores is going to be Diamond Point Plaza. Seen a few on that and it is roached out.
Right in my backyard!!
question, what was the approximate time of day when this video was filmed. thanks . also, a reminder, i'm curious what music it is you have in the video from last may, . cheers
What's the intro music?
Keyboard world.... just wow
Where have all the people gone long time passing... where have all the people gone long time ago?
Can anyone confirm, I saw a comment that the inside of the mall is now closed.
Mall is closing at the end of April
Go to Forest Fair mall
that is sad :(
1:12 I could use that music for vaporwave ;)
Have you done Chambersburg Pa Mall. Valley View
Spencer Scroggins Yeah, the Chambersburg Mall has very little left and could be worth checking out. There's more than what is seen here but not much.
I used to go to this mall as a kid when they would have car shows. I remember it being packed. I was there in 2014 and was shocked to see how empty it was.
People don't need to go to the Mall to buy Gift Cards, so I don't think it good news at all....
So the same stores since i last been there? =P
sucks because it used to do well. Perfect example of gentrification.
Me.
wow, what a dead place.
You're not Dan Bell
No kidding
Anthony, I like your videos since I was a mall kid and am sad that they are going by the wayside.The "Mall Music" and the vintage commercials you edit into the video put a timeline of success to what they have become are a big part of the story of the subject.
But you talk to much....
This mall is still chugging along. If are looking for a stocked bath and body works it’s the best, and you can easily find a seat at the AMC.
This is just my opinion, but the talking through is kind of distracting. You can put all that info in the description as many other dead mall/abandoned places channels do. Just my personal taste!
Keeps promising to stop talking. 9.51 finally stops talking 😐
MsWaggydog if you don't like, Don't watch