I did a shoot there today and was informed by employees at two different stores that the published reports are misleading about the closing date. The employees indicated that the March 22nd is the date they must vacate the premises and have stores cleared out--however, the mall doors will be locked to the public on March 1st with February 29 being the mall's official last day in operation which will leave many surprised. It was really neat reading everyone's messages on the chalkboard and reminiscing with the mall walkers, explorers, and everyone else that was there today.
Top notch editing! A shame this and Stratford are going away this year along with potentially Golf Mill. 2024 not been a great start for Chicagoland retail
Aging myself. fond memories of Sam Goody, J.J Finigans,KAY-BEE toys, Riding The elevator of Carsons. Game stop & Radio shack. The smell of Mrs.Fields, the former food court in its glory. The candy store across from KB toys. The old school Disney store. Old Country Buffet, can't forget that. Toys r' us before they tore it down. I could go on forever. Spring Hill and The H.I.P , core memories of family fun. My Mom hung here as teenager of the 80's as well. Sad to see..
You know, I'm not surprised at all that this mall closed for good. It's been struggling for years and I knew this day would come. The last time I was inside this mall was in 2018 just before my freshman year of high school... I bought a Rocko's Modern Life comic book at Barnes and Nobles. Anyway, I've had a lot of fond memories from this mall. Keep in mind, I cannot remember anything before 2.5/3, but I do have a ton of vivid memories from about 4 and older. One of those memories was a field trip in kindergarten to see Santa Claus and we ate at the food court (I still remember how delicious the Mexican place was). Pretty much in general, we would see Santa and the Easter Bunny... and do some shopping. But even back then, my mom preferred shopping at Woodfield. And being a child back then, I didn't see much of a difference and I liked both. Although the mall began to see some decline when the Algonquin Commons opened, it still hung on a bit. I'd say when the anchors started closing, the mall went on a downward spiral. I watched this mall die over the years. People prefer shopping at Woodfield and the Algonquin Commons. Not to mention, the common sayings of online shopping circulates. And since the mall closed, they are going to turn it into apartments and other mixed retail... while keeping the Kohls and the movie theater (I like that movie theater, so it's good they're keeping it).
Fascinating to see these giant super malls suffering so poorly, while my local malls don't have enough room to grow. I live in Eugene, OR and all three malls are thriving.
Lmao store sign says grand opening as it’s all closing down. Rip Spring Hill mall I missed the chance to walk there one last time Growing up in my late twenties seeing all these things change and disparate is kinda sad tbh.
This is heartbreaking. I've since moved away, but this is my mall, this was where everyone hung out in high school. I worked my way through ECC here. It's probably for the best and I hope the city puts the land to good use, but it's hard watching the things I grew up with slowly disappear.
I was shocked they announced they're closing, (Stratford is going to live them out by a hair!) They seemed to be doing good but actually seeing the walkthrough things seem pretty bleak. The couple of grand opening signs are such a punch in the gut especially. I hope the Beef A Roo on the out parcel sticks around, my husband is a Rockford area native and I appreciate having a closer location to home.
I grew up in the area but moved away a couple years ago. I was back last August, and it was in sad shape. It's sad seeing what happened to places I used to frequent as a child when I remember how busy they used to be. My mom used to work there too until The Disney Store closed in 2010.
A special thank you to the communities of Carpentersville and West Dundee for helping to bring Spring Hill Mall to fruition.and to each and everyone formerly of Homart for both your vision and the design of so many memories that time can never take away.#iamnotoverthehill
In, Sterling Heights (a suburb of Detroit),and Lakeside Mall, opened in 1976. Lakeside Mall had 4 anchor stores. Lord &Taylor and Sears anchor stores has closed permanently. Leaving J.C.PENNEY AND MACY'S the only 2 anchor stores left. MACY'S which took over part of the Lord &Taylor Store. There is a few stores left in Lakeside Mall, 2 stores have Now Hiring Signs in the windows. And, 2 stores are having Store Closing Sales. The City of Sterling Heights has bought Lakeside Mall. The City of Sterling Heights is going to demolish the Closed Sears Store and Lakeside Mall. J.C.PENNEY AND MACY'S WILL REMAIN AT LAKESIDE MALL, but separate Stores and will be remodeled. The City of Sterling Heights wants to redevelop the old Lakeside Mall and Sears Store into,Apartments, Restaurants, and Retail, open air shopping center. And, a Park with a small Lake. 17:18
I am at the mall walking on Mon, Wed, and Fri. When the mom and pop stores came a year ago I thought that could save the mall. Unfortunately most of them are open so few hours in a week there is no way for a customer to shop in them. :(
Another mall that never should have been built to begin with. West Dundee is a town 40 miles west of Chicago with a population of less than 10k people. It's always the same story. Public officials gave the developers sweetheart deals to build the mall. Free land to build on. Money for new roads and utilities, maybe even a new exit on the interstate highway. Plus the biggest perk, reduced or sometimes even no property taxes. The mayor and city council look like heros because they brought in this huge developed thats going to create lots of jobs. There's just one problem, every other town was doing the same thing. I onow nothing about this area but I'd be willing to bet the farm that there's two or three better newer malls within 20 miles of this one.
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So sad 😢. I loved being there growing up.
I did a shoot there today and was informed by employees at two different stores that the published reports are misleading about the closing date. The employees indicated that the March 22nd is the date they must vacate the premises and have stores cleared out--however, the mall doors will be locked to the public on March 1st with February 29 being the mall's official last day in operation which will leave many surprised. It was really neat reading everyone's messages on the chalkboard and reminiscing with the mall walkers, explorers, and everyone else that was there today.
Top notch editing! A shame this and Stratford are going away this year along with potentially Golf Mill. 2024 not been a great start for Chicagoland retail
Will never forget buying my Levi’s at the County Seat all through the 80’s.
Aging myself. fond memories of Sam Goody, J.J Finigans,KAY-BEE toys, Riding The elevator of Carsons. Game stop & Radio shack. The smell of Mrs.Fields, the former food court in its glory. The candy store across from KB toys. The old school Disney store. Old Country Buffet, can't forget that.
Toys r' us before they tore it down. I could go on forever. Spring Hill and The H.I.P , core memories of family fun. My Mom hung here as teenager of the 80's as well. Sad to see..
You know, I'm not surprised at all that this mall closed for good. It's been struggling for years and I knew this day would come. The last time I was inside this mall was in 2018 just before my freshman year of high school... I bought a Rocko's Modern Life comic book at Barnes and Nobles. Anyway, I've had a lot of fond memories from this mall. Keep in mind, I cannot remember anything before 2.5/3, but I do have a ton of vivid memories from about 4 and older. One of those memories was a field trip in kindergarten to see Santa Claus and we ate at the food court (I still remember how delicious the Mexican place was). Pretty much in general, we would see Santa and the Easter Bunny... and do some shopping. But even back then, my mom preferred shopping at Woodfield. And being a child back then, I didn't see much of a difference and I liked both.
Although the mall began to see some decline when the Algonquin Commons opened, it still hung on a bit. I'd say when the anchors started closing, the mall went on a downward spiral. I watched this mall die over the years. People prefer shopping at Woodfield and the Algonquin Commons. Not to mention, the common sayings of online shopping circulates. And since the mall closed, they are going to turn it into apartments and other mixed retail... while keeping the Kohls and the movie theater (I like that movie theater, so it's good they're keeping it).
Its sad that Spring Hill Mall closed. A beautiful mall.❤️🥰
Fascinating to see these giant super malls suffering so poorly, while my local malls don't have enough room to grow. I live in Eugene, OR and all three malls are thriving.
My childhood mall, survived Kohan, survived covid 19, but now it's time has come, I need to visit it
I would definitely get my friend to check out this mall before closing time. Thank you for doing these videos.
Lmao store sign says grand opening as it’s all closing down.
Rip Spring Hill mall I missed the chance to walk there one last time
Growing up in my late twenties seeing all these things change and disparate is kinda sad tbh.
Well done video of this mall.
Just went to this mall before it closed. Nice video
I live in Huntley and only been here for 8 years i will cherish the times i took my daughters here
Oh no, that's so sad. I grew up in South Elgin. First Charlestowne, now Spring Hill.
Very Wonderful Video!!!! I LOVE THE FOUNTAINS!!!!!! F+L, Corey Coyle
Just went to this mall today, March 22, 2024 on its final day of operation. Sad to see this place go.
This is heartbreaking. I've since moved away, but this is my mall, this was where everyone hung out in high school. I worked my way through ECC here. It's probably for the best and I hope the city puts the land to good use, but it's hard watching the things I grew up with slowly disappear.
I have recent pictures of the interior deterioration of Carson Pirie Scott if anyone is interested.
Ok, not sure if you will see it but Stratford square is supposed to close in April also.
I was shocked they announced they're closing, (Stratford is going to live them out by a hair!) They seemed to be doing good but actually seeing the walkthrough things seem pretty bleak. The couple of grand opening signs are such a punch in the gut especially. I hope the Beef A Roo on the out parcel sticks around, my husband is a Rockford area native and I appreciate having a closer location to home.
I grew up in the area but moved away a couple years ago. I was back last August, and it was in sad shape. It's sad seeing what happened to places I used to frequent as a child when I remember how busy they used to be. My mom used to work there too until The Disney Store closed in 2010.
Outback Steakhouse at Randhurst Village is now permanently closed
Malls were the best back in the 1980s. Sad. This world is a sad place
i remember this place before the upgrade. i missed my last chance to go see before it left rip spring hill mall
A special thank you to the communities of Carpentersville and West Dundee for helping to bring Spring Hill Mall to fruition.and to each and everyone formerly of Homart for both your vision and the design of so many memories that time can never take away.#iamnotoverthehill
Just read an article about this...... wow. Great vid as always!
The mall opened October 1, 1980. I was there. My father was the assistant project manager. This is very sad to see.
I’ve Never Seen A Mall Closing This Year!
In, Sterling Heights (a suburb of Detroit),and Lakeside Mall, opened in 1976. Lakeside Mall had 4 anchor stores. Lord &Taylor and Sears anchor stores has closed permanently. Leaving J.C.PENNEY AND MACY'S the only 2 anchor stores left. MACY'S which took over part of the Lord &Taylor Store. There is a few stores left in Lakeside Mall, 2 stores have Now Hiring Signs in the windows. And, 2 stores are having Store Closing Sales.
The City of Sterling Heights has bought Lakeside Mall. The City of Sterling Heights is going to demolish the Closed Sears Store and Lakeside Mall. J.C.PENNEY AND MACY'S WILL REMAIN AT LAKESIDE MALL, but separate Stores and will be remodeled. The City of Sterling Heights wants to redevelop the old Lakeside Mall and Sears Store into,Apartments, Restaurants, and Retail, open air shopping center. And, a Park with a small Lake. 17:18
I am at the mall walking on Mon, Wed, and Fri. When the mom and pop stores came a year ago I thought that could save the mall. Unfortunately most of them are open so few hours in a week there is no way for a customer to shop in them. :(
I still remember when Lake Hurst in Waukegan Closed it was a sad day. "Another one bites the dust"
I'm sure the local businesses that opened in the past year knew they wouldn't be staying long as they obviously had month-to-month leases.
Good video! Thanks.
😢 that my favorite mall man
R.I.P.!
rip
Oh well it had a good run
So close.
or even hawthorn
Another mall that never should have been built to begin with. West Dundee is a town 40 miles west of Chicago with a population of less than 10k people. It's always the same story. Public officials gave the developers sweetheart deals to build the mall. Free land to build on. Money for new roads and utilities, maybe even a new exit on the interstate highway. Plus the biggest perk, reduced or sometimes even no property taxes. The mayor and city council look like heros because they brought in this huge developed thats going to create lots of jobs. There's just one problem, every other town was doing the same thing. I onow nothing about this area but I'd be willing to bet the farm that there's two or three better newer malls within 20 miles of this one.
Test, if you see this let me know.
That place has been dying for years. People would much rather drive to woodfield or the outlets by ohare