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1959 - First Mall

October 28, 1959 - The first enclosed retail shopping center in the Carolinas opens. Charlottetown Mall will affect retail shopping patterns as it draws customers away from downtown. Although its name will change in later years to Midtown Square, the mall will operate continuously. 

Event Date: 
October 28, 1959
Event Type: 
Modern Era Begins 1946-1959
Exhibit & Section: 
History Timeline [1]
Modern Era Begins 1946-1959 [2]
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Node Order: 
170
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Event Date Field: 
Wednesday, October 28, 1959
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Source URL:https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/history-timeline-modern-era-begins-1946-1959/1959-first-mall

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[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/history-timeline [2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/modern-era-begins-1946-1959