Villa Italia mall opened in 1966 in Lakewood Colorado. It's orginal anchors were Joslins, J C Penney and Montgomery Ward. Sometime between 1985-1988 the mall was extensively remodeled a second level and a new Broadway Southwest store were added. Broadway Southwest eventually became Foley's. Dillards replaced Joslins in 1998 after buying their parent company mercantile stores out. By 2001 the mall was void of any stores and closed permanently. It was demolished in 2002 and replaced by a "downtown" for Lakewood. The Foley's/Broadway Southwest still stands and currently houses Dicks sporting goods. I have no idea where these photos came from I found them years ago. They are from after the 80s remodel though there are a few older ones twords the bottom.
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| 1990s aerial view |
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Interior showcasing
several 80s mall staples |
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| Fountain and J.C. Penney |
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| Unknown wing |
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| Joslins wing |
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| Home store |
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| ??? |
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| View from the upper level |
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Lemonade stand
near the food court |
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| Gap? |
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| Upper level view |
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| The glass elevator |
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View from the
upper level |
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| 90s Satellite view |
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Aerial view of the mall
when it was new |
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| Twin General Cinema |
worked at wards 8 years there, loved it!!!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of Cinderella City
ReplyDeleteThe Boys Department photo is Broadway Southwest
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