Lexington Mall (1971-2005) -- Lexington Kentucky

The lesser known of the four Lexington, Kentucky malls I suppose. Lexington Mall was opened in 1971 with its anchor stores McAlpin's and Shoppers Choice supermarket, the developers went bankrupt before they could finish the actual indoor-mall part in the middle. That part wasn't finished until 1975. McAlpin's was eventually bought by Dillard's in 1998. Dillard's would remain here until September 2005. At one point or another other tenants included AllSports, Cinderella, Concord Custom Cleaners, Dave’s Holiday House, Dawahares, Diamond Gallery, Dillard’s, Dr. Klecker OD, For Friends, For Friends Too, General Nutrition, Gold Spot, Hollywood Nails, Home Accents, Knott’s Shoes, Kopper Popper, Lottery Station, Morrison’s, Musicland, Pal Optical, Pro Image, Radio Shack, Regis, Rite Aid, Roger’s Hallmark, Schwab’s Pipes n’ Stuff, Sears Portrait Studio, Shoe Sensation, Things Remembered, and Up the Creek.

With Dillard's closing in 2008 the final tenant was gone. The mall was sold to Southland Christian Church. Most of the original mall was razed with the exception of the old McAplin's / Dillards space.