I have written a bit about the Schuylkill Mall during the history of this website.. It’s my local shopping center, one that is now becoming more and more vacant by the day..

I offered some suggestions to mall management several weeks ago. Some weird, some a little outlandish, and some sort of in the realm of complete common sense to attempt to keep the mall open for some sort of business…

These two newspaper clippings are from the Reading EAGLE in September 1980. It’s amazing to see the article showcasing the excitement and hope.. Also interesting to see the full list of stores that were once at the mall.

I recall fond memories of being there, buying HE-MAN action figures, and going to eat with family..
I am sure you have the same memories of your local shopping center.

Thought you’d enjoy some history with some old newspaper screen shots..