Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known by the alias Lenin (22 April [O.S. 10 April] 1870 â 21 January 1924), was a Russian communist revolutionary, politician, and political theorist.
Scenes From the First American Shopping Mall, Filmed in 1956. In 1956, the Southdale Center in Edina, Minnesota, opened its doors and became America's first climate-controlled indoor shopping mall. If you take a look at the video above, shared by Kottke.org, you'll notice that Southdale Center looks a lot like a typical mall.
Easton Town Center became one of the first in the country. A trend that became much more prevalent in the 2000s. Easton Town Center was one of the first outdoor shopping centers to incorporate indoor parking, town squares, various fountains, and varying types of tenants.