I first heard about this about a week ago and it didn’t seem possible. There were photos though that proved it was true: Pennrose Mall, what might be the worst shopping establishment in the southeastern United States – it’s definitely the worst in the state of North Carolina – is getting some much-needed cosmetic attention.
Here is a pic of what Pennrose Mall has looked like for the past few decades:
The blog Sky City: Retail History has many other photos of Pennrose. Those are from circa 2011 though. I paid a brief visit inside the mall in 2017 and it was MUCH worse by that point.
Pennrose Mall used to be a happenin’ place. It had many good retailers, some big-name anchors but also quite a few small businesses that brought real local charm to the downtown area. But the last time it was anything like that was
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