Monthly Archives: November 2008

10 Stores I Wish Were Still Around

November 26, 2008
10 Stores I Wish Were Still Around

In the spirit of my previous post – 10 Mall Chains I Can’t Believe Are Still in Business - I present to you the top 10 stores I wish were still in business. Not saying that I would actually shop at these places nowadays. There’s a reason these places aren’t around any longer. I...

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The Quarry: Minneapolis, MN

November 25, 2008
The Quarry: Minneapolis, MN

I love The Quarry. I shop here regularly myself – I think I’m at the Target at least twice a week. Just because it isn’t a dumpy mall doesn’t mean I can’t cover it or poke fun. Let’s explore The Quarry, shall we? Located in Northeast Minneapolis off of 35W and Stinson Blvd, The...

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Mounds View Square: Mounds View, MN

November 23, 2008
Mounds View Square: Mounds View, MN

The Mounds View Square strip mall isn’t all that exciting. However, once a month, this tiny strip center turns into a local nerdlair by hosting a sports cards/collectibles show. Lucky me, I visited at the right time! I should’ve known, since the parking lot was packed for a strip mall of this size (and...

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Springbrook Mall: Coon Rapids, MN

November 18, 2008
Springbrook Mall: Coon Rapids, MN

I’m going to be very honest with you. I don’t know why I am writing about this place. There isn’t much here *to* write about. It’s just your run-of-mill strip center with a few vacancies, forgettable tenants such as a tobacco shop, a Great Clips, and a big box anchor to hold down the...

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Quick update + help needed!

November 18, 2008

Hey all! Just a quick update - I apologize for the lack of updates in the past few months. Finding time to write has been pretty difficult these last few months, but I promise you, I’ve got lots of good stuff coming up! I’ve taken a bunch of pictures of local shopping centers, but...

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