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The Shopping Center of Tomorrow is History
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
Posted in architectural history, Architecture, Built environment, city and regional planning history, Demolition, Design, Post World War II, Retail history, Retail stores, Shopping centers, Suburbia, Uncategorized
Tagged Austria, Detroit, J.C. Penney, Michigan, Montgomery Ward, Northland Shopping Center, Southfield, T.J. Maxx, Target, Victor Gruen, Victor Gruen Associates, Vienna
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Archives Rewind Vol. 7
August is almost over and the start of the fall semester is about to get underway once again. Before all of that gets going, let’s take a step back and enjoy some more highlights from our “Archives on the Air” … Continue reading
Posted in Archives on the Air, cartoons, Local history, Montgomery Ward, Motion picture actors and actresses, motion picture history, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming history, Western history, Wyoming, Wyoming history
Tagged American Heritage Center building, Centennial Complex, Charlie Chaplin, Cowboy, Hollywood, Looney Tunes, Mihcael Maltese, Montgomery Ward, University of Wyoming, Wally Wales
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The Montgomery Ward Seizure
On December 27, 1944, the U.S. government seized control of properties belonging to Montgomery Ward, a successful department store retailer that had been in business since 1872. Why you ask? We hope you’re asking… During World War II, President Franklin … Continue reading