Flashback: Englewood’s shopping district rivaled that of the Loop — but it fell victim to rise of suburban malls, white flight – Chicago Tribune

Flashback: Englewood’s shopping district rivaled that of the Loop — but it fell victim to rise of suburban malls, white flight – Chicago Tribune

It took awhile for shoppers to embrace the new lots, but mostly because they were at first difficult to find — “one of the best kept secrets of the cold war,” as one shopper quipped. But as signage improved and knowledge spread, more shoppers came, drawn by the parking, merchandise and store hours.

Published at Fri, 25 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000