Dead Mall: Janesville Mall - Janesville, WI
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- A medium sized mall in the heart of the central southern part of Wisconsin near the Illinois border. The mall has seen its ups and downs including the Janesville economy being tested with the closure of the General Motors assembly plant.
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I remember going as a kid and thinking it was such a ginormous building with endless stores to go in:( hope it makes a comeback
So I wasn’t the only one!
Yes ;-;
I’m excited because the old sears area is gonna turn into the ice arena!
So many memories of that mall...when i was work at fuji japanese reastaurant,,front of this mall...and almost everyday i go there...just take a break,relaxing..
As a person that still lives in Janesville. The Mall is dying still, hopefully it makes a new comeback soon in the future.
so many memories of this mall going to the arcade and whatnot. oh to go back to the days when arcades were actually a thing
Right... Aladdin's Castle, good times!
@@TooTrue2 absolutely
I tend to cry because my childhood was barely a thing with a drug addict father, along with him being an alcoholic, and my sisters abusive dad. My dad had a criminal record of domestic violence, while my mom was known as a toxic bitch who claims no wrong. This mall was where I was always happy, I loved the mall so much, and now I have to watch it decompose. I wish I could go back in time and appreciate the comic store and the mall in all of its glory. But I cannot. I have grown up in Janesville, I moved to fort Atkinson for circa two years. This city/town has been all I’ve known for years, but in the near future the area itself will just decay into history. I know the area so well, but I’m watching it all crash down.
So tough seeing this after growing up here and spending lots of my teen years hanging out at the mall.
So many good memories in that mall through the 80s and 90s. Sad to see it die
Wow, can still remember buying American Eagle outfits when on sale while I spent a year abroad in Beloit. Glad to see that some things haven't changed.
lol. Why did you come to Beloit? did you hate yourself.
@@dannywong2720 No. But you probably do, if you talk like that.
I don't understand why anyone from abroad would want to visit this country especially places like the midwest of all places. There's nothing for you here.
@@kzoocowboyonflickr8450 Then you have to visit some more places if you don't know the midwest, as your comment let's assume.
Sadly the Victoria Secret and the Pink just closed down permanently😢. They also want to turn the old Boston Store into a trampoline park and the old Sears into a possible sporting complex
Didn't know that! sad.
I went through Janesville on Monday (Labor Day) and saw many stores like Kay Jewelers and Buckle had relocated to small Ship Malls off of Humes Rd, Corey
Interesting, but any update on the Janesville Mall itself and what it looks like as of the present day September 2022. I've always lived in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area which is of course about an hour Northeast of Janesville. However, I visited the Janesville Mall for a blind date with a guy in the early 2010s back when there was a fair amount of activity at the mall as I recall, definitely not in a dying state then. As I only visited once and ditched that date prematurely because the guy had creeped me out (lol), I don't remember much about this mall. But the situation with Northridge Mall here in the Milwaukee area has me questioning the status of that mall and the direction it will take.
I remember walking with my mom through the Janesville mall… I always had my pretty dresses on, or some other 2000s kid outfits. Now my sisters and I walk through the mall and nearly cry because we know this was our childhood. Over half the stores that were shown here do not exist within the mall anymore. Ex: finish line, justice, the comic store, suit store, tiger lily, t shirt store, popcorn place, Rogers and Holland’s, furry babies, Boston store, Sears of course, bath and body works, American something clothing, etc
Great memories there with my buddy John back in the 80s.
I went there twice in may and june of 2021 to go to that Chuck E Cheese location and it’s a really nice store really sad seeing the stores closed over there but at least stores like Chuck E. Cheese is still open :]
Wishing Bath and Body Works would get out there and have their own store.
I suspect that within the next 5 to 10 years they will not be able to keep any businesses in there and it'll be totally abandoned and I live in Janesville so I've known that mall for years
Nice video. I really like the ceiling. Its nice when they do that rather than old water stained tiles
Looks nice and well kept. Just visited another more recently with a dead portion with old seventies flooring and a ceiling with tons of stains. Looks almost like coffee splashes.
The old Sears building is used as an event hall area now for things like gun and car shows, and for the farmers market in the winter. No idea how the sports complex in JCPenny in going though
I actually don’t know a lot about the sports complex, don’t even know if it exists, but I do know around Halloween (circa mid august) the spirit Halloween of Janesville is in the old sears! Of course it’s only a small area of the sears compared to the entire space, though. I’m guessing this is both because other events and spirit never being very large. I do think the sears would be an acceptable area for a convention (comic con, expos, or other events that involve “abstract hobbies”.) . Or Janesville could utilize the space for social events, because Janesville is run by conservative old ladies that don’t give a shit about things that didn’t exist or weren’t popular back in their day. And they also want adolescents to be social, so this would just be convenient. But that’s an idea for post-COVID
loved the arcade there so much fun
Theres an old school style arcade on the south side of town next to El-Ra Bowl.
Malls are dying here in Houston, Texas too. I’ve noticed you don’t see too many older people out and about here and you used to see older people at malls getting a little exercise and browsing/shopping.
They should put something back in the center court, I wonder why they got rid of the fountain. I prefer the old brick floor. I miss it from when I was younger. Do you wish it was still there?
I have seen a lot of malls especially, with the tile & carpet combination. I think it looks nice, however it might be harder to keep clean.
Great video!! I live in Janesville and was hoping that you would make a follow up to your last Janesville Mall video, and you did!! If you are ever back in the area, check out the former GM site, it is completely gone now, kinda amazing how fast they took it down after they finally agreed on it. Keep doing what you are doing! Thanks again!!!
I will indeed. It def. has changed the landscape after being torn down.
Scott How is the life in Janesville ? Could you give me a feedback please ?
@@justpassingby6106 Its been in like a stand-still. Supposed to have so much of it redeveloped, into a new ice arena for the local minor league hockey team and a rec center. Thats all not advanced at all. A few more stores are now gone, and earlier this year, so kids tried to set fire to the Kohl's and caused some major damage that caused the store to close for several weeks.
@@swallace8182 I'm not from the States, I'm probably going to work there, is it getting like a ghost town ? Or that's too much .....thanks for your answer :)
@@justpassingby6106 Nah, there's plenty of people in Janesville, still. It's the mall that is fading, and the South side of town near GM, too.
This is sad. I have a lot of memories of this place. Favorite stores all gone now. It was another life. I hope something good comes out of this.
I was there when it was built. I remember when you could barely walk in that place. Everything is gone now so sad you're saying
Miss those days
Kohls used to be Montgomery Wards, got my first bike there in the early 80's. The hill behind the mall where they put all the dirt, was so big you could see into the drive in theater where Woodmans currently is, I have a memory as a little kid being up there and seeing it, was the hangout spot in the 70's. Then it was an awesome sledding hill.. but it was super steep and you could have too much fun so they destroyed it.... like everything else to do in this town, they ban it, destroy it, shut it down.... no fun is allowed in Janesville.
Used to sled there in the 80's. Still can sled there but just on the south slope. Side that faced the mall was closed due to some kids were ending up sledding into the street. If it wasnt a heavily trafficed street they probably wouldnt had cared. In the summer I flew my r/c gliders off it (before the condos went in on the north side). City tried so many times to get stuff for the kids to do, but in the end, the kids destroyed it themselves.
The place to go at Christmas.
Yea I remember going there because I actually live in janesville Wisconsin! Yea I miss it it was my favorite mall around:(((
Anyone wondering why this mall is dying, the owner of the mall is an absolute terrible person. During the Covid crap, he decided to raise the rent on the majority of the business inside. The owner of the building also refuses to work with anyone who wants to set up shop there. Were waiting for someone else to get ahold of the building as its still in fantastic shape for how neglected it gets. Lots of shady shit happens there so no surprise no one wants to rent from him.
It sounds like it is heading in the direction of Northridge mall from your description. Is it even still open to the public?
@@Tonetare Yea still open to the public. Just a very shitty place.
I miss JCPennys and sears escelators
I always go here, it's still somewhat alive. even though 2-3 of the main stores were shut down.
I go shopping there every now and then.
I always get Farm & Fleet & Fleet Farm, confused.
Only thing keeping that place afloat is Kohls. Otherwise it would be a ghost town.
Somehow this empty husk is still open today, 4 years later.
Wow remember going here early 2000s
I loved that mall man..
I think they're at about half vacancy now. Sad to see.
They might add a 50 million dollar ice skating rink
i visited that mall i'm from Texas my daughter works there. it's getting sad .
I grew up at that mall.
Best hot fudge pretzels were at Hot Sam.
Also,
Copper Rivet
Musicland
Wicks and sticks
Karmelkorn
Weiss's
Regis hair salon
Things remembered
Fanny made
Spencer's
Hickory Farms
Who did I forget?
Good video.Thanks.
Thanks Nancy!
The mall is now even worse, of course. It’s at 40% capacity right now and they’re losing Tiger Lily now due to an increase in their rent. That right there is the reason this mall is dying. Management seems to enjoy chasing their tenants away and it has some people suspicious despite promises of a good future once the woodmans sports complex is built.
Great Video, and 1 Question, Is the Chuck E. Cheers there still Temporary Closed? Or they Closed Forever?
I thought I heard they were declaring bankruptcy a few weeks back, but I'm not sure. There's so much happening that I just can't remember everything anymore.
Chuck E Cheese is still open and active!!! I have friends who went there today!
Oh hey, that thunder storm yielded a Tornado Warning. Fun fact!
Oh lordy
@@UrbexAPeakInside no touchdown, thankfully
I'ma miss that mall. That's where I had my first date with my previous girlfriend. It held a lot of memories.
I went on a date there too LOL!!! I ditched the guy I went on a date with while he was talking. He had the nerve to get upset with me about it after prior to meeting him, he made racist statements.
its not dead anymore
Rogers & Holland's right now & forever.
I wonder what would happen if they put a Dave and Busters in there.
They want insane amounts for rent thats why
My hometown mall
Will be crazy to see progress-- if it bounces back or how desolate it becomes
No kidding.
There are a lot of plans for it, but I dont know if it will work
UPDATE: The mall has been sold, and it is still struggling. Many stores have left
Blimey.. that carpet at 1.17 is awful.. it looks like it was designed to look dirty ... another great exploration video..well done and thanks ... here in the UK we are starting to see the effect of COVID 19 on the retail landscape ..lots of stores / restaurants closing for good ...
Its sad. Does Europe have any dead malls?
Hi there ! We are experiencing the same as the US... national chains are suffering ... our retails rents are much higher here as well due to lack of land... we have some very strong malls and the national chains are focusing on those and closing in smaller centres ...
Nice video man
Thanks for watching!
That not true our mall is beautiful and he only shows the store that they are redoing
You must now be 18 yrs old to enter "The Mall". 17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian because a group of little punk teens intentionally stated a fire in Kohl's because "they were bored" a while back.
That policy was in place long before the Kohls arson. It dated back to when CBL Properties owned the mall (CBL owns East and West Towne in Madison also along with a bunch of other malls) and put the policy in place in all their malls after a bunch of problem "children" caused a bunch of trouble (ie assaults, robberies, theft). Also the policy only applies to the mall itself, Kids still go into Kohls and Dicks without parents fine. Didnt see any signs up about it at Kohls last month like they do at the malls entrances.
Nice video
Thanks.
Only reason to go there is because of Hibbett Sports
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And now with the kohl fire their is very low business
Wait. What happened???!!! Fire?!
me looking for myself in the clips👁👄👁
Do you work there! Ive had someone see themselves at the Belvedere Mall.
Urbex- A Peak Inside I don’t work there, but I have been going recently!
Got ya!
It’s a lot worse now
Your funny 🤣 😂
This city is dumb. GM closing had nothing to do with it. In middle school and in HS before we could drive, parents would drop us off here to hang out on the weekends. Arcades, music stores, popcorn, candy stores, movie theater.... all sorts of fun. They banned that. Bad move as all these kids would soon be shopping and ... well the mall just lost them all.. Same with the downtown circuit, everyone used to cruise there, they banned it in 93.. so no one went downtown and it also died... and they cant figure out why and want to restore it.. If they'd just stop kicking people out and banning them from going places lol.... Idiocracy. They also ruined this mall... used to have sunken sitting areas with plants everywhere, the atmosphere was almost magical as a kid... now the atmosphere is gone, just plain and boring. Zero marketing skills at all.. they lost the common sense aspect of it. Its no longer a desirable place to go. People went to the malls for more than shopping, it was an experience... the experience is all gone... because the new owners and investors are ignorant on the subject.
This mall will be bulldozed by 2025.
Years ago they said it would be bulldozed by 2015.