15 American Shopping Malls That Have Become Ghost Towns

15 American Shopping Malls That Have Become Ghost Towns
15 Shopping Malls That Have Become Ghost Towns – The Rise and Fall of America's Retail Giants
Once bustling centers of commerce, these 15 shopping malls have now become eerie, abandoned ghost towns. Once home to popular retailers like Sears, Macy’s, and JCPenney, these malls thrived for decades before falling victim to shifting consumer habits, economic downturns, and the rise of e-commerce.
From Rolling Acres Mall in Ohio to Hawthorne Plaza in California, each mall tells a haunting story of success and sudden decline. Some have been demolished, while others sit frozen in time, overtaken by nature and decay.

In this video, we’ll explore:
✅ The largest dead malls in America
✅ The economic trends that led to their downfall
✅ Urban explorers’ favorite abandoned malls
✅ What happens to these massive retail spaces after they close

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