I worked here as a teenager in the early 1990s. It's so weird to see how it's kept that 1980s vibe, and how well-preserved the tile work and features are. The stores have come and gone, including the Kmart where I worked, but the bones of the mall look exactly like they did back then. It's like a time capsule.
When my dad was on strike at the local coal mine around 1980, he and several other miners learned to lay tile so they could work on this project and keep us kids fed. He used to show me the parts he did, and I worked in the mall as a teenager in the early 1990s.
3:00 That is where the Kay Bee toys was to the right I think. The one I missed the most there. Others I miss were the Sound Shop and of course the big ones like Kmart and JcPenny. I cannot believe Fishers is still there. I have bought some nice clothes there in the past.
I don’t know why this video just came up in my recommended vids but… I live 30 minutes from here. Haven’t been to the mall in many, many years though. The place used to be extremely busy and crowded, mostly by kids when out of school. It got to where every adult there, including myself, felt like chaperones or at a daycare. Interesting to see it so… lifeless now here in this video. I didn’t know it was even still occupied and open. Very interesting content here and it was good to see. Thank you for making this video.
The camera doesn't do justice for how dark the place is, especially the eating area with most of its lights burned out. And why no footage of the abandoned KMart exterior? That's the most prominent feature of the place from the front.
I am not sure why I keep coming back to this video, but it has to do with the sadness of a lonely mall and seeing ths people who went there and to find out about, what seemed like old friends, who had passed.. Every time I see this video, and its not like I come every day or even month, more like 6 8 10 months between visits. I get so emotional when I see it. and wish that some day I would check in and see it crowded once more. I do not live in the south and I have never been to Alabama, but I am rooting for Jasper!
I really love the old school vibe of this mall. It’s not totally redone in gray. I also like Alabama. I spent a couple of days by Birmingham in August. I’m glad to see it thriving!
Sweet home Alabama......my sister in law taught at Cordova high school in the 90s. She lived in Jasper. We frequented this mall while she lived there. The first time I visited was in the 7th grade in the early 80s while on a trip with my middle school choral group from Attalla Al.
I used to work at Jasper Mall. Penny's held on the longest there. One reason the mall is failing is the rent was way too high. The store I worked in was very busy but the rent and economy caused the store to close. There were 2 Jewelry stores in the mall for years and years. But they both closed. Many small restraunts were just inside near the center of the mall but the rent out did the income of each.
This was where I spent a good bit of my teenage years. Crazy to see how much has changed in 14 years. Also wild this randomly popped up lol nice video though man
I couldn't wait until this Friday. I thought it would be really good redemption from the last two weeks. Yes, I was right. I like this mall. I'm surprised there is no ⛲. Nice upload D.G. 🚗⛽🙂💙💜😊
Nice job and tour even though sad. Sounds like the Netflix documentary was filmed before the virus so all Malls dramatically declined during and after that.
I am surprised with such a fondness towards the 80s retro especiallywith the younger generations, the malls havent been changed back to get people in. Sterile minimalism is dull, its like a mausoleum nowadays.
Hello, Doomie! My wife told me about this video, and I had to drop in. I'm a lifelong Jasper resident, born in the old People's Hospital that was razed and replaced by the CHS civic center in downtown Jasper. If you're ever interested, do a llittle research on the nurse there who was murdered by explosion when she cranked her vehicle in the hospital parking lot way back in 1976 or 1977, can't remember exactly. I was born in 1970, so I was a little guy then, but the urban legend among all the kids was that they found her head on the roof of the hospital! Yikes! I was 11 when the mall opened, so it was in full force during my "cruising" days in high school. Man, all the girls with certified "mall hair" and economy bulk subscriptions to Aqua Net were all over the place, and us guys LOVED it! Every weekend and most weeknights the place crawled with teenagers, and I was just thinking today as my wife and I went to Garfield's on a date night (we had a great steak and even better conversation btw) that I really, really miss the life and excitement of those days. Of course, at about-to-be-54, there's a LOT of excitement I miss. 😁 Anyway, I just wanted to complement you on the video! Yes, I've seen the documentary, and of the three, four, five or so other videos I've watched on the mall, rest assured that I never think in terms of better or worse productions...to me they all add to the history and combine to make a more complete story. My kids never saw the Jasper Mall in its glory days, and I know my grandson will probably never experience a great mall experience at all now, but through these videos us oldsters can remember those great moments from our youth. They haven't been forgotten really, but they've just kind of been boarded up behind the walls of time. Thanks for helping pull them back into the light! If you come back, we certainly welcome you, and we hope that you have a much less-painful experience next time. You can track me down at Manchester Auto Parts north of town where I'm more or less a permanent fixture. Take care!
I'm a college student here in Jasper and I actually did a huge research paper on that explosion you're referring too. Her name was Paula Conners and that explosion was caused by her ex-husband. I know this because I interviewed her son who is still living and he assured to me that his father told him that he had set up the explosion. It's tragic what happened to her but the father is never going to face criminal charges for what he did. He is now residing in Missouri somewhere from what the son told me and he's living out his last years. As for the mall, yeah I love it and I'm amazed by how many people from around here that are aware of it. It's an amazing mall and I have so many memories from it growing up. My favorite memories are going to the CD store and buying WWE Movies and going to KMART for toys. Good times..
@@Pugging very nice to sort of meet you! Once you mentioned the name I immediately remembered that it was Paula from all those years ago, but I couldn't remember "Conners". Thank you! I've also heard many times over the years that her ex was behind it, but you've told me something new that he has escaped justice and is in Missouri. How sad that is. Next time you need to do another research paper you might look into a situation where a man was killed when he cranked his riding mower and it exploded. I'm asking for details from a buddy of mine because my memory stinks, but I think it happened back in the '90's in a sub division off Walston Bridge Road. My friend believes his name might have been Gary but the last name escapes us right now. Of even greater interest might be the 20/20 TV show interview back in the '80's with a supposed mafia member (voice was changed electronically and he sat in the dark for the show) who said that "a little town in Alabama called Jasper" was the best place to get hit men. 😳 I wish you a great future with your degree.
Not a fan of Atlanta either. The city just sucks. Cool to see Jasper Mall is thriving with more development on the way. The documentary was interesting, but the stories were very short. Love the Airplane reference at the end.
"Kohan Realty is not the best omen for a mall." On a similar note, having the Supreme Court reject your appeal is not the best omen if you are a Death Row inmate in Texas.
@@patrickmcloughlin2954 I think it's a department store. Belk is new to me too since I'm Canadian. Also I would've never heard of/seen Belk if it wasn't for these dead mall RUclipsrs.
I worked here as a teenager in the early 1990s.
It's so weird to see how it's kept that 1980s vibe, and how well-preserved the tile work and features are. The stores have come and gone, including the Kmart where I worked, but the bones of the mall look exactly like they did back then.
It's like a time capsule.
I'd rather see vintage style malls like this than those sterile gray and white malls!
Current Jasper resident here! Thanks for making this cool video. It's sad seeing the mall in this state but I'm interested to see what's to come.
If I lived there ,I would be at the mall everyday.
The floor tiles and the brick planter boxes are awesome! Brings me back to my childhood mall, Brunswick Square. 🎉
Yes, I like them too, but if I had to pick what I like better, it would definitely be those brick planter boxes.
When my dad was on strike at the local coal mine around 1980, he and several other miners learned to lay tile so they could work on this project and keep us kids fed. He used to show me the parts he did, and I worked in the mall as a teenager in the early 1990s.
Your documenting is perfect and of course you would visit this mall because malls like this are your cup of tea.
The last Garfield’s I saw was at the Ohio Valley Mall…. Didn’t know they were down south.
3:00 That is where the Kay Bee toys was to the right I think. The one I missed the most there. Others I miss were the Sound Shop and of course the big ones like Kmart and JcPenny. I cannot believe Fishers is still there. I have bought some nice clothes there in the past.
I don’t know why this video just came up in my recommended vids but… I live 30 minutes from here. Haven’t been to the mall in many, many years though. The place used to be extremely busy and crowded, mostly by kids when out of school. It got to where every adult there, including myself, felt like chaperones or at a daycare. Interesting to see it so… lifeless now here in this video. I didn’t know it was even still occupied and open. Very interesting content here and it was good to see. Thank you for making this video.
The camera doesn't do justice for how dark the place is, especially the eating area with most of its lights burned out.
And why no footage of the abandoned KMart exterior? That's the most prominent feature of the place from the front.
I am not sure why I keep coming back to this video, but it has to do with the sadness of a lonely mall and seeing ths people who went there and to find out about, what seemed like old friends, who had passed.. Every time I see this video, and its not like I come every day or even month, more like 6 8 10 months between visits. I get so emotional when I see it. and wish that some day I would check in and see it crowded once more. I do not live in the south and I have never been to Alabama, but I am rooting for Jasper!
I really love the old school vibe of this mall. It’s not totally redone in gray. I also like Alabama. I spent a couple of days by Birmingham in August. I’m glad to see it thriving!
I think the fact that this is a pretty tiny mall helps. It's not impossibly big to maintain or try to fill like Pittsburgh Galleria is.
As someone who lives 10 minutes away, this place is a sad sight in its current state..
Same. My mom used to work there and she’ll sometimes talk about how lively it used to be and it’s sad seeing how it ended up whenever we pass by.
Not only do I LOVE your videos. The background music you use is FANTASTIC! Dopisland by Rocket Sloth is one of my all-time favorites :)
I had to do a search to find out that this mall is in Jasper Alabama.
Sweet home Alabama......my sister in law taught at Cordova high school in the 90s. She lived in Jasper. We frequented this mall while she lived there. The first time I visited was in the 7th grade in the early 80s while on a trip with my middle school choral group from Attalla Al.
I used to work at Jasper Mall. Penny's held on the longest there. One reason the mall is failing is the rent was way too high. The store I worked in was very busy but the rent and economy caused the store to close. There were 2 Jewelry stores in the mall for years and years. But they both closed. Many small restraunts were just inside near the center of the mall but the rent out did the income of each.
Interesting tour of this charming mall. I really like the photographs shown at the end of the video. They capture the atmosphere really well!
This was where I spent a good bit of my teenage years. Crazy to see how much has changed in 14 years. Also wild this randomly popped up lol nice video though man
Never went to this mall, but it looks just like the one I went to growing up. Thanks for the memories!
I couldn't wait until this Friday. I thought it would be really good redemption from the last two weeks. Yes, I was right. I like this mall. I'm surprised there is no ⛲. Nice upload D.G. 🚗⛽🙂💙💜😊
Nice job and tour even though sad. Sounds like the Netflix documentary was filmed before the virus so all Malls dramatically declined during and after that.
Great mall. Great video. Alabama is a cool place. Population will grow in due time
The population don't need to grow people need to stay out of here we don't want anymore trash from up north
I miss going to that mall😭😭😭
Oh the mercury bulbs…. Looks like this place was a big fan. You would think it’s Saint Patrick’s day…
Jokes on you I live in jasper
I am surprised with such a fondness towards the 80s retro especiallywith the younger generations, the malls havent been changed back to get people in. Sterile minimalism is dull, its like a mausoleum nowadays.
The interior matches the weather outside… 🤔
OK Ace
Yes my hometown...just add a coffee bar in the old subway ..
I was wondering what there were turning it into
Have you been to my local Florence Mall (which used to be Regency Square Mall) in Florencr Alabama?
Hello, Doomie! My wife told me about this video, and I had to drop in. I'm a lifelong Jasper resident, born in the old People's Hospital that was razed and replaced by the CHS civic center in downtown Jasper. If you're ever interested, do a llittle research on the nurse there who was murdered by explosion when she cranked her vehicle in the hospital parking lot way back in 1976 or 1977, can't remember exactly. I was born in 1970, so I was a little guy then, but the urban legend among all the kids was that they found her head on the roof of the hospital! Yikes!
I was 11 when the mall opened, so it was in full force during my "cruising" days in high school. Man, all the girls with certified "mall hair" and economy bulk subscriptions to Aqua Net were all over the place, and us guys LOVED it! Every weekend and most weeknights the place crawled with teenagers, and I was just thinking today as my wife and I went to Garfield's on a date night (we had a great steak and even better conversation btw) that I really, really miss the life and excitement of those days. Of course, at about-to-be-54, there's a LOT of excitement I miss. 😁
Anyway, I just wanted to complement you on the video! Yes, I've seen the documentary, and of the three, four, five or so other videos I've watched on the mall, rest assured that I never think in terms of better or worse productions...to me they all add to the history and combine to make a more complete story. My kids never saw the Jasper Mall in its glory days, and I know my grandson will probably never experience a great mall experience at all now, but through these videos us oldsters can remember those great moments from our youth. They haven't been forgotten really, but they've just kind of been boarded up behind the walls of time. Thanks for helping pull them back into the light!
If you come back, we certainly welcome you, and we hope that you have a much less-painful experience next time. You can track me down at Manchester Auto Parts north of town where I'm more or less a permanent fixture. Take care!
I'm a college student here in Jasper and I actually did a huge research paper on that explosion you're referring too. Her name was Paula Conners and that explosion was caused by her ex-husband. I know this because I interviewed her son who is still living and he assured to me that his father told him that he had set up the explosion. It's tragic what happened to her but the father is never going to face criminal charges for what he did. He is now residing in Missouri somewhere from what the son told me and he's living out his last years.
As for the mall, yeah I love it and I'm amazed by how many people from around here that are aware of it. It's an amazing mall and I have so many memories from it growing up.
My favorite memories are going to the CD store and buying WWE Movies and going to KMART for toys. Good times..
@@Pugging very nice to sort of meet you! Once you mentioned the name I immediately remembered that it was Paula from all those years ago, but I couldn't remember "Conners". Thank you! I've also heard many times over the years that her ex was behind it, but you've told me something new that he has escaped justice and is in Missouri. How sad that is.
Next time you need to do another research paper you might look into a situation where a man was killed when he cranked his riding mower and it exploded. I'm asking for details from a buddy of mine because my memory stinks, but I think it happened back in the '90's in a sub division off Walston Bridge Road. My friend believes his name might have been Gary but the last name escapes us right now.
Of even greater interest might be the 20/20 TV show interview back in the '80's with a supposed mafia member (voice was changed electronically and he sat in the dark for the show) who said that "a little town in Alabama called Jasper" was the best place to get hit men. 😳
I wish you a great future with your degree.
@@Pugging update on the lawnmower explosion. An LA Times AP article dated July 29, 1999 identified him as 52 year old James Larry McAnnally.
Not a fan of Atlanta either. The city just sucks.
Cool to see Jasper Mall is thriving with more development on the way. The documentary was interesting, but the stories were very short. Love the Airplane reference at the end.
This isn't in Atlanta, it's in Alabama.😊
@@ms.zelman3032 I was referring to a comment he made during the video about Atlanta.
@@jeee1074 Oh ok, sorry, my fault. Thanks for telling me. Now it makes sense.😊
"Kohan Realty is not the best omen for a mall." On a similar note, having the Supreme Court reject your appeal is not the best omen if you are a Death Row inmate in Texas.
It's all just weird off brand independent clothing stores. Not sure how it's still in business.
barely heard of any of these businesses besides GNC and Bath and Body Works
wtf is belk
@@patrickmcloughlin2954 I think it's a department store. Belk is new to me too since I'm Canadian. Also I would've never heard of/seen Belk if it wasn't for these dead mall RUclipsrs.
pretty much the same thing as JCPenny or Macy's
1st. I haven't seen an open GNC in a mall for a while
Second😊