Category Archives: Architecture

Shopping Big in The Netherlands

Posted on May 1, 2023 by ahcadmin

Shopping malls have provided communities with convenient shopping options and social gathering spaces for decades but have seen a decline in popularity across the United States. In Europe, however, they seem to continue to supply these things. The largest shopping … Continue reading →

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What to Know Before You Go: Visiting the American Heritage Center’s Loggia

Posted on May 23, 2022 by ahcadmin

Looking for an enjoyable spot to add to your must-visit list this summer? Here at the American Heritage Center, located in the Centennial Complex on the campus of the University of Wyoming, we have just the spot you are looking … Continue reading →

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The Shopping Center of Tomorrow is History

Posted on April 6, 2020 by ahcadmin

From gardens of rhododendrons and azaleas to marijuana. That seems to be the case with the Northland Center located outside of Detroit. Designed by Victor Gruen, the Northland Shopping Center opened on March 22, 1954. Designed to accommodate a rapidly … Continue reading →

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