Category Archives: Shopping centers

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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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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Victor Gruen: Architect of Urban Renewal

Posted on February 3, 2015 by ahcadmin

Anyone interested in American architectural history, especially those intrigued by the mid-century modern style, will be pleased to learn that the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) has recently digitized part of an important collection in this area.  The … Continue reading →

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