tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post4449491777946708925..comments2023-09-05T03:42:45.586-04:00Comments on Queen City Discovery: Checking in on an Old FriendRonny Salernohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028420637930256541noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-65168325812837945562019-10-08T12:07:49.896-04:002019-10-08T12:07:49.896-04:00Anchor stores I remember: Lord & Taylor, Pari...Anchor stores I remember: Lord & Taylor, Parisian, Elder Beerman, Sakowitz, B. Altman, and Bonwit Teller- there may have also been a Saks Fifth Avenue. A little too upscale for the area of town.<br />Dwight Schrutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735671451434671280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-14663233120899212542019-08-22T16:29:17.002-04:002019-08-22T16:29:17.002-04:00Interesting, I always thought Burlington was new/a...Interesting, I always thought Burlington was new/added when the mall underwent its first revitalization attempt before Mills Corp jumped in. Ronny Salernohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028420637930256541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-63461559490481161562019-08-21T16:11:55.122-04:002019-08-21T16:11:55.122-04:00I can't remember the original anchor store, bu...I can't remember the original anchor store, but it was converted to the bars/restaurant area that Burbanks was in, then converted back into an anchor store to be the Burlingtons store.Hayama-SBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603476898642262822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-43502752174446272582019-06-07T11:34:18.849-04:002019-06-07T11:34:18.849-04:00I love that.
I'm a big fan of Arcade Legacy,...I love that. <br /><br />I'm a big fan of Arcade Legacy, what they do, and what they offer—but I Have to be honest. My favorite thing about them is their location because it forces parts of the mall to stay open/accessible. Ronny Salernohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028420637930256541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-86806041067495597072019-06-06T18:11:07.849-04:002019-06-06T18:11:07.849-04:00I spent my high school years in this mall as it op...I spent my high school years in this mall as it opened when I was a freshman. When I walk to the arcade with my kids and try to explain the place to them they are fascinated and befuddled by it all.GoofyRobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772972750505012363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-48148164973004100272019-05-29T09:38:13.805-04:002019-05-29T09:38:13.805-04:00The Media Play was added to the mall as an outside...The Media Play was added to the mall as an outside anchor in the late 90s, just before the Mills renovation (why they built it outside instead of inside where they had plenty of space, I'll never know). Comp USA and Guitar Center were around the back near Biggs. Ronny Salernohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028420637930256541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-32288651649375581442019-05-29T09:36:41.889-04:002019-05-29T09:36:41.889-04:00So, "America Live" is a part of the mall...So, "America Live" is a part of the mall's history that's somewhat lost on me. I don't really remember where that was physically located in the mall as I was way too young to visit those bars. I vaguely remember where Burbanks was, but I think all of that might've been remodeled/rerouted during the Mills renovation (shit, remember when there was both an upstairs AND downstairs food court?). <br /><br />The Time Out on the Court Arcade (and mini golf) was amazing. As for the "gang infestation," I've always been dubious about that. Growing up nearby, everyone always claimed that gangs freely roamed the mall, but I don't think people understand what gangs do/where they like to actually hang out. This mall failed in so many other areas, that even if gangs were coming in droves, that was only a minor problem compared to the property's financial woes. Ronny Salernohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028420637930256541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-77260986264815929362019-05-29T09:19:50.914-04:002019-05-29T09:19:50.914-04:00I'm not entirely sure. In my estimation/assump...I'm not entirely sure. In my estimation/assumption/opinion—they (the mall) don't really need to go anywhere it seems. I'm not sure what it costs to maintain/heat/cool the building, but what few tenants they do have must either make up for those costs or offset it enough to where they're content. I don't think the property owners or any potential buyers have any allusions about revamping it/making it a mall. I imagine they're just sitting on the land until it can be sold for something more valuable. When the FC Cincinnati stadium saga was going on, the property owners came out of the woodwork to tout how the mall would be a great location (it wouldn't, but I think it was just a chance to say "hey, we've got a bunch of land for sale"). <br /><br />When I was there most recently, the AC was shut off in the main wings, but it seemed the tenants (the gym) still had AC. At night, the place is incredibly dark in the halls. It surprises me that they've never closed off the inside, but they can't cut off access to the arcade (which sits almost dead center). I imagine constructing barriers to close off the other wings is either too costly or violates some fire code so they seem to leave it open and just let people roam (which is cool). <br /><br />Interestingly enough about Bass Pro and Kohl's, they no long have open entry ways to the mall interior. They now have glass doors that are usually locked. Accessing those stores from the outside is the best bet. <br /><br />In the Bigg's wing, there's a gym at the far end and the wing is still totally accessible. <br /><br />And in regards to Amazon—there are a ton of a Prime delivery trucks in the mall parking lot (some totally brand new and waiting to be painted). I don't think Amazon is storing anything at the mall, but they're doing something there. The company actually has a large sorting/distribution facility a few miles down near Route 4 and West Chester.Ronny Salernohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028420637930256541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-4185133181058782932019-05-29T05:06:04.382-04:002019-05-29T05:06:04.382-04:00Former media wasn't this where before that it ...Former media wasn't this where before that it was a comp usa or was this where guitar center was?MMSurplusAndMorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01638873990205277753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-72210565811517275552019-05-29T05:00:55.285-04:002019-05-29T05:00:55.285-04:00I'll chime here... So what about the old wing ...I'll chime here... So what about the old wing that was the America live complex what's there now where all the bars used to be? I remember this place well as mom worked as a busser in the food court and would go to the mall nighty usually to the trout on the court arcade and Biggs. This was about the time that are and around the doid court was gang infested nightly especially weekends. Such memories used to go to the dollar movies on Saturdays, saw movies such as home alone way to many times there. MMSurplusAndMorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01638873990205277753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-25706323973895976822019-05-28T15:09:37.965-04:002019-05-28T15:09:37.965-04:00Wow, that is indeed a lot of mop buckets.
Seriou...Wow, that is indeed a lot of mop buckets. <br /><br />Seriously, where does something like this go from here? Knock out the back wall of Biggs and put in a sea of loading docks? Maybe then you could lure someone like Amazon or a box store to use the place as a distribution center. Course then you've got an industrial building in the heart of a commercial park. What a mess.<br /><br />It's honestly pretty amazing to me that it continues to look the same every time it's toured. It's amazing they can afford to keep the lights on and the place air conditioned. Did it seem like they had shut down any areas or could you just wander aimlessly? It's unfortunate that Kohls and Bass Pro are anchoring the opposite ends of two wings, as they're pretty much obligated to maintain (to some degree) the space in between. Is there anything on the old Biggs end though? Or is that wing closed off?Nicholas Roedlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05585526085575643651noreply@blogger.com