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.
1 The Flying Horse Carousel is the nationâs oldest carousel. 2  It is located in the resort town of Watch Hill. 3  The first circus in the United States was in Newport in 1774. 4  Ann and Hope was the first discount department store in the United States the property was opened in Rhode Island.