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@boeing_RBLX3 жыл бұрын
10:47 girlfriend drags an unwilling boyfriend in to a clothing store, he never did come out alive. died from waiting too long.
@Slyveon700.6 ай бұрын
Legend says he is still in there
@getalongva3 жыл бұрын
Fayette is the “survivor” mall in Lexington. It outlasted the other 2 indoor malls, Turfland mall and Lexington mall.
@DoomieGruntVentures3 жыл бұрын
I was aware of the Turfland Mall, though I haven't heard of the Lexington Mall until just now.
@TheTruthAintInYa2 жыл бұрын
@@DoomieGruntVentures Lexington Mall was right where Southland Church is off Richmond Road. At one point when the other two malls were standing with this one there were 3 Dillard’s and that was huge for Lexington
@ICsucks3 жыл бұрын
Its so sad to see so many malls these days going under and I HATE it. I like shopping at the mall better than shopping online for certain stuff like clothes and shoes
@hairyasstruman22573 жыл бұрын
Lexington has become much more gentrified in the past decade. Most people are now shopping in the newer strip malls and shopping plazas in the outskirts of town. It's busy compared to some other malls in the area like Richmond, but not so long ago, Fayette Mall was packed to bursting on any given day
@rustyshakleford3413 жыл бұрын
Let’s not talk about the increase of violent crimes and the increasing occurrence of empty story fronts as well as its parent company filling for bankruptcy
@faronthompson6193 жыл бұрын
Me and Grandma came to this mall a lot I really miss those days. She passed on way to young in fall 2008 when I turned 13. I’m glad the Disney is still there. It’s different than what it was before but that’s was my favorite store. DAMN.
@SherriWarden-zl9eq2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I lived in Lexington 70s & 80s. The Fayette Mall was quite a treat for me having come from a small town in WV. Again, thank you. Brings back good memories.
@chrisdooley6721 Жыл бұрын
My friends and I would bicycle over to Fayette Mall in the 90s. We spent our childhood income in the arcade. (long gone) I'm happy that this mall is still going. I also liked Turfland Mall and Lexington Mall. Happy to see Lexington Green going well too.
@ICsucks3 жыл бұрын
It used to be a destination mall for people in my area. Everyone always loved this mall including me. I would always come back with a ton of clothes back in the day
@aaronrodriguez1410 Жыл бұрын
It's still thriving
@johnperry54253 жыл бұрын
Great looking mall. Looks clean and very contemporary. I enjoy your intros which provide a brief but effective visual description of the surrounding retail landscape.
@scottuncfan3 жыл бұрын
This mall looks awesome!! So many good shops
@BoratWanksta2 жыл бұрын
I REALLY love the look of this mall! Well done, and a great walkthrough video of this mall. I love that inside ceiling near JCPenney, Ann Taylor, Bath and Body Works, and the food court sign. Also the exterior of Dillard's with the glass entrance, looks nice too. And you're totally right about when mall thru anchors close, that it can really hurt the smaller wing on the other side of a mall thru anchor. I remember many years ago when Brickyard Mall in Chicago lost a mall thru anchor(I think it was Montgomery Ward, correct me if wrong), that they handled that situation by constructing a hallway through that dead anchor to connect both halves of that mall(one part down an escalator and stairs, with barely any stores down there). Golf Mill handled their situation differently(when they lost Sears), by NOT constructing a hallway through the dead Sears to connect both parts of that mall. As it stands now today you have to walk outside and around to get over to the small wing north of Sears, and Target sealed off their inside mall entrance. Kohl's did too before closing in November 2020(moving over to a shopping center in Morton Grove), and only Value City Furniture still has their inside mall entrance still open. I do wonder if it wasn't for them operating a clearance center across the hallway of that dead north wing of Golf Mill, if VCF wouldn't bother keeping their inside entrance open?
@littlebitsostuff9632 жыл бұрын
This is my local mall. So many fun places to be.
@DannyLanham3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been to many malls throughout the country in my years and I’ve seen those highlighted in abandoned mall videos and it’s downright depressing. It’s nice that this is my local mall.
@johnwatson60823 жыл бұрын
I loved some of the styles in this mall, just different coloration but the Bath and Body Works and the the sort of cutaway for the Build-A-Bear are things I've never see before but just added to the unique style of this mall.
@mmichal3 жыл бұрын
Such a cool and sleek looking mall. That former Sears now H&M corridor was a highlight.
@slackingpacking3 жыл бұрын
Wow this mall is amazing! 😍. Also another mall to note is the Lima Mall, it was doing good before the lockdown hit and now it’s not doing good.
@BoratWanksta2 жыл бұрын
You're talking about Lima Mall in Lima, Ohio, right? I remember seeing a few videos on that place(including Around Indiana's video), and was hoping that mall would survive through COVID. Too bad it lost Macy's, since that was the last classic look ex-Lazarus mall anchor turned Macy's still in operation till like a year or 2 ago. :(
@scottthomas3792 Жыл бұрын
I live in Lexington, and lived close before that. Fayette Mall is sort of the survivor. In the '80s, it was a destination. At that time, it was packed almost any day of the week, and during the Christmas shopping season was insane...and that was with all the other malls still around. I went to malls mostly for movies, arcades, and book stores. Fayette Mall us still in good shape, clean and fairly busy. The future might be a struggle, though. I kinda suspect Fayette Mall will be around for a while... I hadn't been to a mall in forever, went in a few months ago, and was surprised at how clean and lively it is. It's surrounded by a lot of businesses, which no doubt helps. Not exactly what it was in the '80s, but still very much alive....
@doctordistracto8390 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you doing living malls. Fayette was my secondary mall as a kid back in the 90s, can't tell you how many times I met friends in the food court and we went around being mallrats. My family lived a couple blocks from Lexington Mall and that was my main place. I know people think it's stupid to miss a mall but I do, it was almost more of a social space than a shopping space. I wish somebody had been doing walkthrough videos of Lexington Mall when it was still around, so I know somebody will appreciate this some day. Hell maybe it'll be me.
@PatrickMcCardell3 жыл бұрын
Marley station has opened new stores and moved some around while some stuff is closing but seen plans online for renovations into more entertainment and Annapolis Mall also had a three-way anchor of Lorden Taylor and now that’s a mall expansion.
@mattdeman52003 жыл бұрын
I loved this mall. Very pretty, and well done. Great video as always Doomie. Ps. Yes, I will be the guy that brings attention to 5:21 🤭😳
@escandelev3 жыл бұрын
You need to visit Mall St. Matthews and Oxmoor Center in Louisville.
@Catladyj12 жыл бұрын
I loved Fayette Mall when it first opened, especially at Xmas time. I would love to find video if any exists. The last time I was in there I didn't recognize it at all. It is beautiful but I do miss the palm trees and fountains.
@littlebitsostuff9632 жыл бұрын
May you tell me about the fountains? I live in Lexington and I love the mall. I'd like to heat it.
@Catladyj12 жыл бұрын
@@littlebitsostuff963 They used to have fake palm trees and fountains throughout the mall. Conversation pits. Everything was yellow and orange. Maybe some green too. But it was cool and relaxing. At Christmas they'd decorate with animatronic figures. It was beautiful.
@Catladyj12 жыл бұрын
@@littlebitsostuff963 check out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJ6WoNKUzLiRfJc.html. It will give you a general idea of what it was like.
@littlebitsostuff9632 жыл бұрын
@@Catladyj1 man, sounds amazing. Thanks for telling me.
@Trblsum96 Жыл бұрын
@@littlebitsostuff963 and of course everyone would toss a coin into fountain and make a wish 🤞 the good ole days
@moosepotato41163 ай бұрын
I was there today. It was absolutely packed with shoppers and teenagers hanging out. There was a small carnival in the parking lot, too.
@TRUCKOCD2 жыл бұрын
Turfland and Fayette mall both outlasted Lexington Mall. Lexington Mall was built in 1975 and closed in 2005. It sat on what is now Southland Church
@hairyasstruman22573 жыл бұрын
Speaking of thriving malls, have you been to Cool Springs Galleria in Franklin, TN?? Talk about busy. It's expanded to a full on shopping plaza with adjacent strip plazas and outparcels surrounding the huge, enclosed mall proper. The place is always busy. Franklin is also a very wealthy suburb of Nashville, where the music city's elite go to shop, so some of those stores are for people with deep pockets. It's really a sight
@matthewschoerverth45663 жыл бұрын
I have enjoyed the Fayette Mall. I love the alive malls better than the dead malls.
@devonmarie172 жыл бұрын
I remember when Sears closed. The construction time was annoying lol. This was THE mall when I was a teenager.
@georgef5515 ай бұрын
I wouldn't say this mall is not struggling, it's got a lot of dead storefronts. Similar to Solomon Pond Mall (Marlborough, MA), the ones that are open are the RIGHT stores people want, so in spite of Solomon Pond being about 30% vacant at it's low point, it was still mobbed on Black Fridays, and crowded any weekend. I'd put this place on the line of struggling, but had just the right stores to keep it doing well enough it doesn't hinder it much at all. Pheasant Lane Mall is Nashua, NH would fit this bill, but they're trying to either fill the dead spaces with "Mom and Pop" store that don't last, or attempt to hide them as vacant (some not done well, others you need a keen eye to notice).
@michaelanderson28862 жыл бұрын
Great video. Loved this mall as a kid in the 80’s I saw a couple movies there (had twin theater in it) and had Thornbury’s Toys, toy store.
@melaniepattonraleigh96633 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm actually planning on going to Fayette Mall tomorrow. May I take a guess on one of your worst malls:. Somerset Mall.
@DoomieGruntVentures3 жыл бұрын
Somerset was an excellent mall. Most of the worst malls were nowhere near KY. EDIT: It might also be necessary to mention that mall aesthetics & overall architecture play a large role in how I judge a mall.
@elinicholson68053 жыл бұрын
the sears was huge and it took up so much space
@dvferyance3 жыл бұрын
I visited this mall back in 2011. The only major change is Sears is gone and the space was converted into smaller stores. I found it kind of odd there being an anchor store in a middle of a mall.
@wiredl0ve Жыл бұрын
Just found this video, but the reason it was in the middle was the mall on the right side of sears was the 'old mall' and the stuff on the left side of sears was at one time new development. Sears used to be the far left end of Fayette Mall.
@donovancaldwell38723 жыл бұрын
First of all, I would said "Looking good, ladies" to the cutie at 5:19. Secondly, Doomie needs to go INSIDE some of the shops. Wish the mall had more natural light, but other than that, great job, Doomie! :)
@timothywalker4563Ай бұрын
Well lit and there and looked like some wooden floors 😊
@WhittyPics3 жыл бұрын
I see plenty of empty spaces for the Doomie Store. Most abandoned Sears STAY empty. The one on Carolina Place is still vacant
@robertjosip19233 жыл бұрын
I start to Think you like Cloudy days!
@DoomieGruntVentures3 жыл бұрын
Although you are correct, that's just how the days fall sometimes. Cloudy days are a little easier on the eyes, as the sun can be overwhelming at times
@robertjosip19233 жыл бұрын
@@DoomieGruntVentures since I was little I always loved to go shopping on cloudy days so for me it's a nice bonus to see those grey clouds before you go in! Thanks for the content and your reply!
@judyjennings34263 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of parkway plaza mall in Madisonville Kentucky. You can visit there too. I know the history of this mall. I live in Providence Kentucky.
@jacobisworld95162 ай бұрын
I’ve spent that mall trillion times.
@markstrouse31013 жыл бұрын
Great like usual Doomie Grunt
@kizzume3 жыл бұрын
Wait... does that mall have TWO Bath & Body Works? There's one entrance at 6:23 and another right next to JC Penney. Are they the same store?
@jonthegamerboy2 жыл бұрын
Yeah some larger malls tend to have two
@Mr.TylerSC3 жыл бұрын
Very nice destination mall for the Lexington region. Nice Macy's used to be a Lazarus. But no Belk in this part of Kentucky. Also nice Dillard's.
@nancydarling49183 жыл бұрын
Great video and mall. Thanks.
@urbanlegendsandtrivia20233 жыл бұрын
It would be fun to take a year and visit all of the malls in your videos.
@denial987 Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Square One in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
@jeremyud3 жыл бұрын
Concord Mall and Dover Mall in Delaware still haven't replaced their Sears. Personally I thought Concord Mall should have used the bottom floor to put in a new fancy food hall and the second floor to become like an adult barcade.
@stephenking81042 жыл бұрын
I went to this mall 2 years ago at the end of my 127 yard sale trip. Nice mall with plenty of southern charm, but disappointed that they did not have a Belk. The mall is fine, but the outer belt needs upgraded badly, particularly the section closer to I 75
@BluegrassElevators3 жыл бұрын
Have you been to Jefferson Mall in Louisville yet?
@DoomieGruntVentures3 жыл бұрын
Not yet.
@hairyasstruman22573 жыл бұрын
And the mall in Jeff, Indiana closeby
@leahcole1052 жыл бұрын
Maggie the Monkey Eats The Banana. Run the Rabbit Eats The Carrot.
@rustyshakleford3413 жыл бұрын
I’m from Lexington. Fayette mall is in trouble. Not right now but it is on weakening soil. It’s not what it used to be
@DoomieGruntVentures3 жыл бұрын
Have any predictions for this mall's future you'd be willing to share?
@rustyshakleford3413 жыл бұрын
@@DoomieGruntVentures I hope I’m wrong but I’d say Fayette mall won’t be around in 10-15 years the Disney store closed too
@TRUCKOCD2 жыл бұрын
You’re a troll lol
@chiplisted37072 жыл бұрын
That Macy’s in your intro, is that at the oxmoor mall in Louisville ky?
@jeee10743 жыл бұрын
Seems like an alright place!
@wildrobbie0811 ай бұрын
Malls are dying.Only thing that keeps them going is restaurant's and specialty stores like Apple.Fayette Mall use to have a Apple Store but it is gone but this mall still does good business.All malls in my area(Cincinnati) are dead besides one and only thing saving that is the Apple Store and restaurants.
@krudeachilles9 күн бұрын
I miss Sarku Japan - Chicken Tariyaki
@lauriesmith50083 жыл бұрын
It’s a awesome mall. Now people get out and shop.
@arturocuizon693 жыл бұрын
The section that has a store called Aveda in it that section used to be Sears right I don't know I'm just guessing cause this is how I look at it most anchor stores have a side hallway that leads to doors going outside and there is a side hallway before that section that leads to doors going outside that's how I can tell that probably is the section that used to be Sears?
@aaronrodriguez1410 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, this mall is too busy. Especially now. You went on a light day
@johnsonfilms2318 Жыл бұрын
thats what I'm saying, never seen the mall this light. He filmed on the wrong day AND during the pandemic
@angelkisses197714 ай бұрын
I miss Turfland
@bigdeagle13314 ай бұрын
Why did you leave the food court out
@17z4833 жыл бұрын
Koki: Lexington, Kentucky 4/23/17
@ethanrussell812 жыл бұрын
I can tell you were sears was but that would be cheating cause I've been going there since I was a kid , I miss sears
@johnsonfilms2318 Жыл бұрын
This mall is FAR from "dead" my friend! Do your research right next time please
@johnsonfilms2318 Жыл бұрын
You filmed it in the middle of the pandemic, THAT is why it was "dead" that day! Dipstick
@DoomieGruntVentures Жыл бұрын
Point to where I called this a dead mall before you make accusations.
@tzim0082 жыл бұрын
The sears was disgusting and awkwardly placed. It smelled like mold 🤮
@user-xg9ld1dv9d2 жыл бұрын
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@jefferydsmith99662 жыл бұрын
Since this video, the following stores have closed @fayette. Christopher and Banks Banana Republic Apple Abercrombie Kids Disney Starbucks Sephora will soon close Leroy’s Coach will soon close Helzburg Many higher end stores are moving to The Summit at Fritz Farm, just down the street.
@aaronrodriguez1410 Жыл бұрын
Starbucks got replaced by something better haha
@jefferydsmith9966 Жыл бұрын
@@aaronrodriguez1410 Most Definitely! I’m a big fan of Old School Coffee.