I invested nearly 20 years of my life toiling away at Sears, Roebuck & Company from 1976-1994 before being promoted to Indianapolis, then to Chicago. I went back to this Mall about a month before Sears was to close to walk the aisles one last time. It brought tears to my eyes to see what it had become then. I've not been back to the Mall since. To see this video, I was struck to see that many stores still open, despite having no anchors. When I recall how swamped our store would be during the holidays, the 15 hour days I'd put in during the year, it's hard to imagine Sears is on life support and has left cities across the country. I was there when it was "Where America Shopped".
Yes there used to be a nice big fountain in front of Britt's/LS Ayres. I think they took it out maybe late 80s early 90s. Was a mistake to take it out in my opinion. Grew up in Muncie this used to be a very busy mall. Spent many weekends there. Online shopping is was has killed the Malls. Hopefully it will get a new lease on life.
Yeah I always think this to myself. It really is. How is he not more popular? Same for another primarily baking and cooking channel that I follow here on RUclips I also think the same thing.
OK this is my Maximov story. I remember back in third grade we had to write a paper on what it meant to have the Muncie Mall opening up when it was brand new. And when it was brand new, and it opened up, there was a slaughterhouse nearby called Marhofer‘s, and the smell was horrendously bad.
Man this mall has quite the history. Good thing it's in Woodmont's hands right now, maybe they can keep the mall afloat for at least a little longer. This mall would be done for if Kohan or Damndar got a hold of it.
This mall is stuck in limbo, it’s definitely struggling and soon to be on its way out.I’m surprised they still have a MCL Cafeteria, the food was pretty good. Also interesting how the Foot Locker reopened up. When I visited in June 2022 it was closed.
Penny's quit the plain pocket jeans, not much else in there for me after that. Sears went under. No more craftsman tools. 2 Walmarts, Meijer, Rural King, Lowe's, Menards, Harbor freight, Kohl's and Target. Overbuilt for a dieing little has been town. And online sales taking some of what little is left. Donati sure blew through the cash when he got the chance. Politicians should be held accountable and have more than an election at stake.
I visited this mall a lot in the early to mid 2000s and it was lit much better back then, store fronts were heavily let and I could swear it had a lot more RGB or Neon around for lighting in general. I'm guessing all of that was removed in a modernization attempt, honestly the light was what still stands out in my mind from the time.
I lived in Muncie for about 2 yrs when my mom was doing her PhD at Ball State. Been to the mall maybe couple times. That was almost 30 yrs ago and I was barely speaking any English. such nostalgia vibe
When I was in college at ball state in the 1990s. Nobody shopped at them all. It was pretty much, although not to the same extent, the same as what shows in your video. The one store that I liked going to that was at that mall was Elder Beerman. We never even went to the movies at the mall. Because there was a discount dollar theater that was closer to campus and much newer.
I saw your video on Danville Mall. It’s more dead now. Bath and body works is now moving by the target. Jcpennys is now a temporary spirit halloween. Ruffinos pizza is gone, too. Sadly.
Ball Stores? Once Indianapolis' Bob and Tom had a bit they did about "The All-Ball Store" (from the BALtic sea to BALtimore!). I had no idea that was maybe a gag on a REAL Muncie-based business. Thanks Doomie!
No, this is a store that was because ball state university is in muncie. Ball corporation Also had a store in the village at ball state for a number of years.
This mall is becoming the poster child for liminal spaces since how vacant it is. You are totally right Doomie about the future how there is going to be a bunch of dying lifestyle centers since there to many of them at this point.
Good video! Mall is okay looking but kind of dark with lots of vacancies in it. We had L. S. Aryes stores up here in Fort Wayne, Indiana back in the day also. They were nice stores. Thanks for filming.
You always wonder how many of the stores left are running out their lease and then flee. Is there a mall that doesn't have the leather lounge chairs and the gum ball machines. And also a few coke and Pepsi machines scattered about. I wish them luck, and thanks again as we see shopping history going by the wayside. As a side not, I drove by the local Amazon fulfillment center this am as an impressive parade of Amazon trucks were leaving for their rounds. There must of be at least 20 or so all heading out to who knows where. I love your videos Doomie, even if the subject is a downer.
i can honestly say i don't hate this mall it does have potential. i am kinda surprised that they don't have something like a mural to bob ross or even hang some of his works in the hallways.
I used up quite a few of my products from Bath&Body Works. My Georgia Peach& Sweet Tea Body Wash is done, as well as a Strawberry Pound Cake liquid hand soap. I also finished my Pumpkin Cupcake foaming hand soap (really enjoyed that one) and last but not least, I finished up my 2 full size 226g of body cream. One Country Apple and one Grapefruit Frose. The body creams are the hardest to go through. It takes an eon. LOL!
I love the entrance of this mall. So pretty. The inside is way too plain for me. I'm surprised to see this mall this empty because it is in Indiana. Isn't it a poor state so by that logic you would see more malls in that state being jam packed? I promise I'm not trying to hate or anything.
I’m a Muncie resident and I can say with full confidence that Muncie residents are hardly well to do enough for this place. The most a lot of us can afford is a bracelet from Hot Topic and a book from Books-A-Million (and that’s if you still had any left over cash). The best thing to ever happen to this place is a Buyer’s Market that will probably bide some time for this place but, considering the recession that resulted from the pandemic, people becoming disabled because of said pandemic and covid and/or online stores becoming a more accessible option while families start doing 2-3 jobs to make ends meet, I don’t have much hope for this place in the next decade. But I do have hope that one day it will one day be full of stores again like it did before the pandemic.
I invested nearly 20 years of my life toiling away at Sears, Roebuck & Company from 1976-1994 before being promoted to Indianapolis, then to Chicago. I went back to this Mall about a month before Sears was to close to walk the aisles one last time. It brought tears to my eyes to see what it had become then. I've not been back to the Mall since. To see this video, I was struck to see that many stores still open, despite having no anchors. When I recall how swamped our store would be during the holidays, the 15 hour days I'd put in during the year, it's hard to imagine Sears is on life support and has left cities across the country. I was there when it was "Where America Shopped".
I do like how this mall has stores with overlapping themes near each other (maybe by accident?) such as FYE and B&N, and Finishline and Squeeze Play.
Fye is amazing tbh
You forgot sultans castle
Beautiful, luxurious Muncie ❤
Good vid. Also rally liked the parts about Bob Ross. I wonder if the mall ever had a fountain.
Oh yeah true, there was no fountain.
Yes there used to be a nice big fountain in front of Britt's/LS Ayres. I think they took it out maybe late 80s early 90s. Was a mistake to take it out in my opinion. Grew up in Muncie this used to be a very busy mall. Spent many weekends there. Online shopping is was has killed the Malls. Hopefully it will get a new lease on life.
Damn your channel is criminally underrated dude
Yeah I always think this to myself. It really is. How is he not more popular? Same for another primarily baking and cooking channel that I follow here on RUclips I also think the same thing.
OK this is my Maximov story. I remember back in third grade we had to write a paper on what it meant to have the Muncie Mall opening up when it was brand new. And when it was brand new, and it opened up, there was a slaughterhouse nearby called Marhofer‘s, and the smell was horrendously bad.
This is my hometown mall it is just so sad to see it dying down I’ve had so many good memories there
Man this mall has quite the history. Good thing it's in Woodmont's hands right now, maybe they can keep the mall afloat for at least a little longer. This mall would be done for if Kohan or Damndar got a hold of it.
There's always Greenwood mall though.
I used to go to this mall all the time with friends it was so amazing alot of ppl but then shit went down slowly ppl don't go there anymore I miss it
I grew up in the area. It used to be a vibrant place.
This mall is stuck in limbo, it’s definitely struggling and soon to be on its way out.I’m surprised they still have a MCL Cafeteria, the food was pretty good. Also interesting how the Foot Locker reopened up. When I visited in June 2022 it was closed.
i believe this was filmed before foot locker closed
@@aarontoney406 I just now realized that
Penny's quit the plain pocket jeans, not much else in there for me after that. Sears went under. No more craftsman tools. 2 Walmarts, Meijer, Rural King, Lowe's, Menards, Harbor freight, Kohl's and Target. Overbuilt for a dieing little has been town. And online sales taking some of what little is left. Donati sure blew through the cash when he got the chance. Politicians should be held accountable and have more than an election at stake.
This mall was just sold to Hull Property Group today. I said Oh great! More Carpet, Dry Wall, and ugly lamps... Just what we need!
Loved your videos from day one. Excellent work!
I visited this mall a lot in the early to mid 2000s and it was lit much better back then, store fronts were heavily let and I could swear it had a lot more RGB or Neon around for lighting in general. I'm guessing all of that was removed in a modernization attempt, honestly the light was what still stands out in my mind from the time.
It was not looking good when I was there
I lived in Muncie for about 2 yrs when my mom was doing her PhD at Ball State. Been to the mall maybe couple times. That was almost 30 yrs ago and I was barely speaking any English. such nostalgia vibe
When I was in college at ball state in the 1990s. Nobody shopped at them all.
It was pretty much, although not to the same extent, the same as what shows in your video. The one store that I liked going to that was at that mall was Elder Beerman. We never even went to the movies at the mall. Because there was a discount dollar theater that was closer to campus and much newer.
Great video as usual! Nice sound effect at 7:40
There are a LOT of stores still open. It is not too bad.
this Mall was never anything to get excited about. when growing up, my family would visit this Mall. nothing to exciting about it.
Doomie the legend keeps up his amazing work
I saw your video on Danville Mall. It’s more dead now.
Bath and body works is now moving by the target. Jcpennys is now a temporary spirit halloween. Ruffinos pizza is gone, too. Sadly.
Ball Stores? Once Indianapolis' Bob and Tom had a bit they did about "The All-Ball Store" (from the BALtic sea to BALtimore!). I had no idea that was maybe a gag on a REAL Muncie-based business. Thanks Doomie!
No, this is a store that was because ball state university is in muncie. Ball corporation Also had a store in the village at ball state for a number of years.
@@aylaeh Thanks for the info, I still think that radio bit makes fun of said company.
This mall is becoming the poster child for liminal spaces since how vacant it is. You are totally right Doomie about the future how there is going to be a bunch of dying lifestyle centers since there to many of them at this point.
Garfield went to that mall back in the day.
So sad. I worked at Sears when they first opened. We all use to laugh at the "future site of the Muncie Mall". It was up for years!
Good video! Mall is okay looking but kind of dark with lots of vacancies in it. We had L. S. Aryes stores up here in Fort Wayne, Indiana back in the day also. They were nice stores. Thanks for filming.
You always wonder how many of the stores left are running out their lease and then flee. Is there a mall that doesn't have the leather lounge chairs and the gum ball machines. And also a few coke and Pepsi machines scattered about. I wish them luck, and thanks again as we see shopping history going by the wayside. As a side not, I drove by the local Amazon fulfillment center this am as an impressive parade of Amazon trucks were leaving for their rounds. There must of be at least 20 or so all heading out to who knows where. I love your videos Doomie, even if the subject is a downer.
i can honestly say i don't hate this mall it does have potential. i am kinda surprised that they don't have something like a mural to bob ross or even hang some of his works in the hallways.
another great work.
I used up quite a few of my products from Bath&Body Works. My Georgia Peach& Sweet Tea Body Wash is done, as well as a Strawberry Pound Cake liquid hand soap. I also finished my Pumpkin Cupcake foaming hand soap (really enjoyed that one) and last but not least, I finished up my 2 full size 226g of body cream. One Country Apple and one Grapefruit Frose. The body creams are the hardest to go through. It takes an eon. LOL!
Decent line up of chain stores but way too many dead gaps and a dark dungeony feel to it.
Great video as usual. !
Parts of that mall looks to be really dark? Are they cutting back on the lights?
The opening music reminded me of a song called I was made for loving you by kiss..lol This mall is definitely on its way out. Very dark in places.
Well one good thing is I haven't been to a mall in years that has an Aeropostale store.
Great mall. Still many good stores and it’s far from dead
Doomie pls PLS PLS go back to independence mall in wilmington nc!! It's changed alot!
This is a very cool place
I love the entrance of this mall. So pretty. The inside is way too plain for me. I'm surprised to see this mall this empty because it is in Indiana. Isn't it a poor state so by that logic you would see more malls in that state being jam packed? I promise I'm not trying to hate or anything.
I’m a Muncie resident and I can say with full confidence that Muncie residents are hardly well to do enough for this place. The most a lot of us can afford is a bracelet from Hot Topic and a book from Books-A-Million (and that’s if you still had any left over cash). The best thing to ever happen to this place is a Buyer’s Market that will probably bide some time for this place but, considering the recession that resulted from the pandemic, people becoming disabled because of said pandemic and covid and/or online stores becoming a more accessible option while families start doing 2-3 jobs to make ends meet, I don’t have much hope for this place in the next decade. But I do have hope that one day it will one day be full of stores again like it did before the pandemic.
Nice video
Cute