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A time right before the Staten Island Shopping mall? Here’s what it looked like when it was constructed and first opened in the 1970s

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Shopping mall opened on Aug. 9, 1973, to considerably fanfare.

It was years in the earning, and when it was ultimately entire, the Shopping mall grew to become recognized as a hub for entertainment, consuming and, certainly, searching.

As the 48th anniversary of its opening strategies, we thought it would be a excellent time to go as a result of the Progress archives and consider you on a stroll down memory lane.

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With this unusual shovel, five gentlemen share equally the honor of breaking ground for the enclosed procuring shopping mall in New Springville. They are, from remaining, Irving Feist, the developer James A. Milne, place normal supervisor of Sears, Roebuck and Organization David L. Yunich, president of Macy’s, New York Borough President Connor and State Senator John J. Marchi. Staten Island Progress

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Aerial see of Staten Island Mall, with a Macy’s store Skyviews Study Inc.

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With a large amount of do the job forward of it, a helicopter lifts a single of the a lot of air conditioning models staying set up atop the new creating at the Staten Island Mall, New Springville. Helicopters vintage (Staten Island Progress/ Frank J. Johns) Staten Island Progress

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The Honeycomb at the Staten Island Shopping mall.Staten Island Advance

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AUG. 9, 1973 opening of the Staten Island Shopping mallStaten Island Advance

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The Colors are elevated superior through the Richmond County American Legion Veterans Day ceremonies in the centre court of the Staten Island Shopping mall. Staten Island AdvanceStaten Island Advance

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Staten Island Woman Scouts clearly show their agility and capability in the course of en exhibition of sq. dancing in the Staten Island Shopping mall as portion of the Girl Scout Week observance. Girls Scouts. Staten Island ProgressStaten Island Progress

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Then: A variety of events have been staged through the 12 months in the central plaza in the Staten Island Mall, New Springville. 1974 (Staten Island Advance) ORG XMIT: POR2016041513425934 Personnel-ShotStaten Island Advance

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Next halt, Christmas. It can be that time of 12 months once again when children start off getting visions. And to assist them along, the Staten Island Mall has established up its Xmas display total with a prepare ride for the kids. Staten Island Shopping mall Staten Island AdvanceStaten Island Advance

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Borough President Connor and his spouse admire a person of the Sunflower sailboats in the new Sears in the Staten Island Mall. Looking on is Robert J. Sokolowski, suitable, store manager. Staten Island ProgressStaten Island Progress

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Carnival for a induce. Rides for youngsters and booths are featured in this Carnival being held for the Muscular Dystrophy Affiliation at the Staten Island Mall. The carnival will carry on via August 13. Staten Island Shopping mall Staten Island AdvanceStaten Island Progress

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Armed Forces Day. Flags are lifted in the Staten Island Mall’s center local community court, in celebration of Armed Forces Day. The celebration also incorporated a band concert and numerous shows, adopted by a proclamation from Borough President Gaeta to Chaplain Colonel Roy V. Peters, commandant of the Military Chaplain Faculty at Fort Wadsworth. Staten Island AdvanceStaten Island Progress