Gosh I miss the days of the busy mall. Those places seemed magical when I was a kid.

in the 80's this place was jumping

I used to play ice hockey there back when they first opened there was a nice ice arena . . Everything has a life cycle 40 + years is a good run ..

Im picturing back in the day when loads of people come together n congregate at the malls. Xmas trees, decked out decorations, Santa Claus. It was magical! I dont recognize or belong in this era anymore.

It seems like one of the design elements of this mall was the ability to get intentionally lost while not being really lost or unsafe. The constant shift in sight lines making it hard to know what you have already passed is interesting.

I loved lakeside mall I’m glad I took my son there

Lakeside was off the chain back in the day, what in the world happened that they’re closing that beautiful place ? I was there one time and absolutely loved it

I remember you couldn't even get into the parking lot back into the late 80's, and early 90's during Christmas time. The last weekend before Christmas? FORGET ABOUT IT!!!

Went last week for one last time and it was sad to see. Lakeside was my favorite mall

The mall is now closed as of July 1st 2024. Macys and JC Penney are remaining open.

SO sad....place looks nice still

I met my wife here in 2001.

I was there last wk

Are JCPenney and Macy's staying as freestanding after?

Mall walkers😂

And, there's no way to convert any into housing for veterans and homeless....sad