Accepting the fact that nothing should surprise us anymore, our time is what it is.
The modern world is the result of a great number of inventions and cutting-edge technology.
We are surrounded by elaborate architectural works of art that we appreciate every day.
Yet if we travel back to the 20th century, we may see and gauge what the “ancestors” of modern shopping malls actually looked like in their first and authentic incarnation.
Thus in a technical sense, Kansas City’s first mall debuted in 1922.
It began as an outdoor plaza where people could make purchases, and subsequently it served as the inspiration for the first inside mall.
Hence, the first indoor shopping mall with a design similar to that of today’s malls was built in Edina, Minnesota, in 1956.
In general, malls were thought of as places where people could socialize in addition to being places to buy.
Together, they bought purchases, shared feelings, and had a good day.
In addition, the malls at that time served as aesthetically pleasing gathering spaces for the locals.
Hence, 15% of total retail sales were accounted for by over 4,500 locations by the 1960s.
By the end of the 20th century, these malls could be found in practically every state in the US, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, and others.
Subsequently, the malls developed into such handy and popular areas for consumers that even kid-friendly zones and entertainment areas were built.
People might therefore occupy their time by engaging in a variety of activities at once.