DEAD MALL: Shenango Valley Mall - Hermitage, Pa

[@tomoneill9594]

Thanks for stopping by Wallie! I'm a regular walker at the Shenango Valley Mall trying to keep it alive man

[@WallieB26]

Absolutely! I love the joint. If I lived close by, I would be a regular mall walker here.

[@zuritasworld]

We need to keep it alive 💕 this is a place I used to go all the time as a kid

[@xraytonyb]

I grew up in the Shenango Valley and visited this mall many times, as we only lived about 5 minutes away. The "hidden corridor" was added in the late 70's/early 80's and was called "The North Mall". In it was a music store (Donati Music, which closed and bacame a toy store), a store called Top Tier Imports (where I got my first leather jacket), a small restaurant/hot dog/coffee shop and a couple of clothing stores. The part at the far end of the main mall started out (I think) as Woolworth, then Grant's, then Mason's, then Strauss', then Kaufman's and finally Macy's! Macy's closed only a few years ago. Connected to that section stores outside was a grocery store called Riverside. It closed in the 1970's and the grocery store space was merged into the Strauss'/Kaufmans store. That's why that store location sticks out from the rest of the mall a bit. In the 1970's and 1980's, this little mall would get so crowded on the weekends that you would be shoulder to shoulder! It was the main hangout for all the highschool boys to meet the girls! In the 70's, Sears still had a catalog order counter in the back of the store. Its where everyone would order things like Halloween costumes and anything else you could imagine. It was a really fun place back then. Good memories!

[@Chukalux77]

xraytonyb and don’t forget the arcade , spent many a quarter in that place 🙂

[@aarondavis4341]

Don't forget the old Arcade!

[@Wa3ypx]

I remember when they added that wing, It came AFTER the mall@@jonathancreveling8699

[@fringestream990]

I just enjoy imagining station wagons pulling up with kids in the back excited to go in, guys with trucker hats and mustaches, women with big hair filled with hair spray. The good old days. 👍

[@cedarflags]

Living 20 minutes from this mall, my friend and I usually go to this mall just to see how it’s doing!! We discovered the secret wing by accident on the way to the restroom, due to it being so secret and secluded! It’s amazing!!!!

[@WallieB26]

I would visit this mall regularly if I lived nearby. I would want to see that hidden wing over and over! It's so cool!

[@Chukalux77]

It didn’t use to be hidden , it opened up into and was a part of the regular mall

[@elizabethorsillo7187]

This was one of the main malls of my childhood! I remember when that closed wing was actually open, the only place I recall there was a toy store.

[@WallieB26]

I'm happy I was able to visit this mall finally and be able to give you a tour of it. I love that vintage wing. I wish the whole mall looked like that wing does but with businesses being open obviously.

[@Chukalux77]

I remember “Athletes Choice “ was back their also

[@jameshebert5430]

I just had a flashback to my childhood when I saw the hidden wing.

[@WallieB26]

It is a step back in time for me anyway. It's like getting to see a mall the way my parents and grandparents did before I was born.

[@jameshebert5430]

They built the mall the same year that I was born. Nice to see that were both still standing! 😄

[@TerrysOdyssey]

I love shenango valley mall. That's my favorite dead mall because of that vintage wing. Another thing that mall is known for is the dancing granny lol.

[@hankhill3640]

YESSSS

[@BethanyB86]

Every dead mall video has a JC Penney and a Bath and Body Works. I hope they can turn this mall around!

[@WallieB26]

You're right! Almost every dead mall I go to has those and GNC. True signs of a dead mall. Even Century III was like that!

[@unclejj2350]

that hidden area...wow...if that doesn't scream 70s all over, I don't know what will!

[@WallieB26]

Right?! Haha

[@danielbrewster5182]

@@WallieB26 Do you have any videos of an abandoned movie theatre or theme park?

[@lazerpeabody8062]

@wallieb26 I hope when they remodel and bring new life back to this mall they also bring in new stores to the historic section form the 70s :)

[@michaeldesilets7853]

When they remodel and redesign this mall the 1970 wing will be gutted to concrete and steel

[@Chukalux77]

The hidden area your referring to was called the north mall years ago , and wasn’t hidden , and had an awesome arcade back their , remember those ? Lol

[@therine1985]

I'm really liking the Waterfront Dining song at the beginning of the video & the hidden wing that they no longer use. Its as if it got lost in time. Makes me wonder what was there before & what made it so sacred that they decided to leave it the way it is. Thanks for posting.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

It's like the "mood music" youd hear in these retail spaces in the 1970s-2000s. 🎶

[@snowandice8804]

Hidden wing is beautiful.

[@WallieB26]

I agree!

[@unknownuser..._...]

Yes it is the wood paneling is awesome

[@TrainmasterCurt]

Retro overload in the old school wing! Very cool Wallie! 😮

[@dakers2052]

The problem with many enclosed malls is that what used to be an "experience" no longer exists. Yes, online sales have taken over (for a variety of reasons, which I will not get into), but I can tell you that malls have themselves to blame just as much. A mall in my local area (Federal Way, WA), opened in 1975 to great fanfare. With many areas for rest and relaxation (these rest areas were like mini nurseries, which helped give you a sense of isolation from the hustle and bustle, a place to relax and eat your pretzel or drink you Orange Julius). Years later, to generate the all might dollar, these rest areas were removed, supplanted by mini-kiosks with tchotchkies that pretty much no one buys. So now, on the rare occurrences I visit one of the two malls in my local areas, I feel like I am walking into a sterile environment with no real desire to want to spend quality time or money. Even the major vendors of the food court have pulled out, realizing that malls are no longer the money makers they were in the past.

[@Mark.Watson]

@1977Melville I don't believe that. FedEx, UPS, Amazon are all over the place these days. People are buying more then ever before. People just don't want to waste time walking around in circles looking for stuff when you can just search it online and have it delivered. It's a better way to shop.

[@16KidGuitar]

@@Mark.Watson I disagree, people have just become lazy due to technology and believe it is to much of a hassle to get up and go physically search for what they need/or want. Furthermore, malls were also meant to be places for families to go and enjoy a day out together, but again due to technology the family structure has for the most part been broken to pieces. Anywhere you go these days whether it be a mall, restaurant, etc you will see little to no social interaction between parents and children because all of them are using some mobile device as if to ignore one another.

[@TRUTHISABSOLUTE777]

Disagree. There is more to shopping than raw speed and efficiency. The original post nailed it. It used to be an experience. Sorry you never had the chance to enjoy it while it existed.

[@jrad2574]

The ford camper van is mine😂🤣🤣

[@studioa9728]

I like how this mall sorta keeps a vintage / 1970’s vibe to it. Love it!

[@Wasp9000]

I got my first homecoming dress at that Macy’s. It’s crazy to see it empty and abandoned now. As a local resident, I sincerely hope that they reinvigorate the mall and give the community a second chance to foster even more development.

[@dannytorchia]

Grew up in Hermitage, I remember going to the mall on our bikes from Hickory Heights back in the early 80s

[@doug9066]

Love that hidden untouched part of the mall. Looked very nice, thank you for sharing Wallie.

[@WallieB26]

I loved that wing too. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@cynthiarose1957]

I love that old 70s wing. It brings back good memories of my old now gone Lincoln Mall in Illinois. Great video and thank you.

[@WallieB26]

Thank you! I loved the 70s wing as well. I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@Decade8Media]

Definitely some nice vintage aesthetics in this mall Wallie.

[@jayjames4679]

Long time subscriber and great video!! I cleaned the Sears, the auto center and Kmart up the road with Bob, and closed all 3. Sad days for sure. Thanks for sharing Wallie!

[@WallieB26]

Thanks for supporting me for so long. It means a lot to me. I miss that Kmart. Loved that 80s look to it. Sad all 3 places are gone now. I never got to shop at the Sears here. You mention Bob... was he the liquidator that closed New Castle and Shaler Kmarts? If so, then I know him because of those 2 stores.

[@jayjames4679]

@@WallieB26 Yes, before Bob started liquidating stores, he was the manager at the Hermitage Kmart. Watching the New Castle Kmart videos, I spotted him right away lol

[@WallieB26]

@@jayjames4679 OH!!!!! THAT'S RIGHT!!!! He told me at Shaler that he was the Hermitage store manager. I forgot about that. What a small world.

[@jayjames4679]

@@WallieB26 Yep, a small world for sure! Bob is a character! Great content Wallie!

[@tractorfone5567]

The Exton Mall is getting storeless too. I couldn't believe the lower level is almost empty. A friend said it was closing, but I'm not sure where she heard that.

[@iaminky1]

Well, they are demolishing it in June after taking JC Penney's to court to get out now! So much for renovating...

[@wrangler99se]

I grew up 10 minutes from there. It was a very busy place 25 years ago. I love when you do things around Mercer County. You're not too far from where i currently live now so I also love the vids around the North Hills of Pittsburgh too ;) Great vids!

[@elizabethorsillo7187]

Ryan Moore I live in Mercer County, too...Grove City.

[@jayjames4679]

@@elizabethorsillo7187 I'm in Sharon, right down the freeway

[@WallieB26]

Thank you! I love the Mercer County and Grove City area. I've been wanting to be able to visit Sharon. Anytime I'm in the area, it's only because I'm driving through on Route 19 if I feel like taking the "backroad" to Pittsburgh over 79. I have another video coming either tomorrow or this weekend from an abandoned McDonalds in Mercer right off I-80 on Route 19.

[@wrangler99se]

@@WallieB26 Oh i'm familiar with that McDonalds :) Used to stop there on my way from Greenville to Clearfield via 80, a route I'd take a few times a month for years. Looking forward to it!

[@gregoryreichart8620]

My hometown mall. I recall the old wing (was titled the "North Mall") having a Pocket Change Arcade, a toy store (where the red white and blue decorative border is) a boutique called Raphael's (I think) and a cafe. There was likely other stuff too, but the North Mall was sealed off (or so I thought) in the mid 90s when the mall was renovated and a storefront went in to where the North Mall met the mall proper. I also seem to remember these really strange 70s style geometric benches back there (since removed) and I swear there were large pictures of local high school cheer-leading squads on the walls of the North Mall. Again, I was about 10 when the revo happened so most of my memories are faint and only getting more distant. Thanks for all your trips down nostalgia lane, Wallie. It works double for me since we populate the same part of PA!

[@kevinstephany8486]

That lottery thing is ancient

[@RichardDremdenWolf]

*_That was awesome! I'm glad I just got to see this in person last week. I didn't film, but was just amazed at that hidden wing._*

[@ricmahurin7535]

i love that back area

[@matthewwelch5062]

Great video wallie!!!

[@WallieB26]

Thank you very much!

[@Orapher]

Grew up here as a kid in the early 2000s. Moved about a decade ago and couldn’t remember if that back room was real. I thought I might have dreamt of up! Crazy to see that it’s still there and almost exactly as I remember it.

[@transitdude3352]

Love the 80’s music.

[@markallshouse729]

Hi Wallie, this mall was a fantastic mall in its day. The hidden wing was not always hidden there actually used to be an opening to the main corridor with a big sign calling this little area the north mall, as I remember there was a toy store ( spent much time in there as a kid ) a sporting goods store a piano & organ place & a little coffee snack shop there & a travel agency, they added that north mall out of necessity at the time everyone wanted to be in the mall & the regular part of the mall was full so they retrofitted that area of the mall & put stores in there. There also used to be two huge fountains in the mall one in front of Sears entrance & one in front of J C Penney, my cousin fell in the one in front of Sears ( funny story ), there was also a section of the mall that was torn down, it was at the side of Macy's, back in the 70's there was a grocery store attached to the mall, it closed in the early 80's, I forget the name, anyway it got in such disrepair they just tore it down. Hopefully the mall bounces back with the new owners. Next time your in this area get ahold of me I'll show you a really cool abandoned drag strip & some other cool stuff.

[@jokerz7936]

Design is completely different but the color scheme of the old wing reminds me of the old Allegheny Center Mall on North Side of Pittsburgh.

[@news89]

It is great to see your spin on this mall and along with everyone else spin on it. That JcPenney signage under the entrance outside is so neat. Wow that hidden wing is so vintage looks it is so neat to see.

[@WallieB26]

Thank you! I know! If you're ever out this way, I highly recommend visiting this mall. It's not all that far from ya.

[@news89]

@@WallieB26 not to far. I need to make over to Broadman, Warren, and over into PA and the Burgh.

[@jayardee6240]

Your music and editing is so on point! Nice work, brotha...stay safe and stay awesome

[@butterboiii9810]

Great Video😀. I feel like every dead mall has a jcpenney. Especially the malls here in Maine. Every mall in Maine has a JCPenney. One mall has it as it’s last anchor also.

[@WallieB26]

Thank you! It's honestly rare to go to a mall where there ISN'T a Jcpenney. And Jcpenney is almost always the last anchor in the mall. Chapel Hill Mall is a good example of this. I just filmed that mall and since I did 2 weeks ago, the JCP just announced it will be closing soon.

[@butterboiii9810]

WallieB26 I’ve heard about that mall. It’s apparently going to turn into the next Rolling Acres Mall. Now that it’s losing its last anchor, I give it another year or two before the mall closes.

[@carcrasher88YT]

@@WallieB26 So true about that. Being from Upstate NY, we've had PLENTY of malls with JCPenneys. Four that I can think of off the top of my head. One mall doesn't exist anymore, one mall is struggling, and it's JCP is vacant, and two others that have adapted, evolved, and thrived, with both of their JCPs still operating, possibly two of the most profitable in the state, if not the entire east coast. Those four malls, in exact order: - Latham Circle Mall in Latham, NY, which has been completely demolished, replaced with a strip plaza. One former LCM tenant did come back, with Burlington leasing a store in the new plaza. - Hudson Valley Mall in Kingston, NY, which is struggling. Has lost nearly all of it's anchors, except for Target (though, I personally consider Best Buy and Dick's to be at least semi-anchor stores), including JCP (vacant), Sears (ditto), and Macy's (recently converted into a medical office building). Low number of tenants, but plenty of big names still remaining (GameStop, FYE, Hot Topic, the aforementioned Target, Dick's, and Best Buy, and a handful of others) within those dwindling numbers. Unlike most 'dead malls', HVM's owners have heavily 'remodeled' the inside, walling up every vacant storefront, displaying a lot of vintage Kingston imagery, and carpeted the formerly tile floor. The place is clean, but certainly emptier than one would hope for it to be. - Clifton Park Center (formerly Clifton Country Mall), Clifton Park, NY, which went through an evolution, with a good portion of the mall being demolished, north of the food court, and redeveloped into an open air retail center. Some of the enclosed mall remains, and the JCP now is a standalone store, instead of being an anchor at the end of a wing. Not much vacancy, and the property around is still being developed. - Crossgates Mall, in Guilderland, NY (considered a part of the Albany area). Thriving mall, still under Pyramid ownership. Has a two-story JCP, Macy's, Best Buy, Dick's, Lord & Taylor (interesting history about that. The current Dick's is located in the original L&T, which closed a while back, then they came back a few years ago in the former Macy's (Macy's vacated their original location upon the acquisition of Filene's, and moved into there.), a two story store, just like the original.) Crossgates is also one of four Pyramid malls in the top 20 most visited malls in the country.

[@butterboiii9810]

WallieB26 I wish you lived closer to Maine, because there’s two dead malls here that are really cool. The auburn mall and the Bangor mall are both struggling, and the auburn mall has cool neon lights.

[@retailadventures6]

WallieB26 at my mall Stratford square mall in bloomingdale illinois jcpenney was the first anchor to leave and if you ever come to Illinois you should do a video of Stratford square and it is owned by namdar now if you want to watch a video on it look at mall aholic retail channel and the mall had sears kohls Carson’s Macy’s Burlington and jcpenney in 2007 but when it opened it had a main street sears(empty space) Carson’s(empty space) Marshall fields(was Macy’s turning into woodmans) wiebolts(was JCPenney empty building) and mountgomery wards(now Burlington)

[@MommyCassReborns]

wow the hidden wing is the coolest thing i have seen on the videos of dead malls i watch!

[@BrettHornby]

Nice hidden wing for vintage aesthetics. Those high curved ceilings also have a bit of a vintage aesthetics feel as well.

[@mjg263]

Wow, love that diagonal plank paneling. I remember that being so prevalent in all malls in the early and mid 70's. Diagonal plank paneling and parquet flooring EVERYWHERE! Now, where's the Jeans West, Music Scene, Wall to Wall Sound, Hickory Farms and Spencer's Gifts?

[@Beth9228]

I remembered this one mall that I used to go to when I was a kid till my mid 20’s. This mall was special to me. I had lots of memories going to this one mall. It was 2 floors and had 3 anchors of stores in the mall. It opened in 1971 and closedown in early 2004. It was dated from the early 1970’s interior. It had JCPenny’s there. That store had a nice restaurant in the store across from catalog orders to pickup. I remembered in the early 80’s the mall was busy. In the late 80’s it went downhill gradually over a few years. There was stores, restaurants, and even a movie theater with multiple screens inside. It is so sad about the mall being torn down during the beginning of 2004. There is 2 active malls close to that one that was torn down. This mall was called Lakehurst Mall.

[@JJMCB26]

I remember that dead wing from Ace's Adventure's video when he last visited this mall, such a nice little hidden gem :)

[@WallieB26]

Yeah, it was really neat to see in his video. I love the effects he put on his video as well for it. I was so excited to see it for myself!

[@pennsylvanien2]

I grew up right down the street! I remember when it was Kaufmann's (then it became Macy's, then.. nothing)... the record store (NRM then FYE), Waldenbooks, the antique store, the Amish furniture store, Scotto's Pizza... so many memories lol.

[@michaelhardy8589]

Great this video

[@davelong1404]

Cool Mall!

[@WallieB26]

I agree!

[@andrewwilks2147]

Love the music. It goes hand in hand with shopping malls. Here in Venango County where I live, our local mall called Cranberry Mall is now a dead mall you could say.

[@williamhorton9763]

That hidden wing needs an RC Cola machine.

[@RENTnerd87]

They couldn't demolish the Sears because of the layout of the building, but they could knock down the Macy's

[@jet34thehawk]

Awesome video wallie b26

[@WallieB26]

Thank you very much!

[@joshhunyady6819]

Reminds me a little bit of the mall out in Lebanon pa. It's called Lebanon Valley mall. Was out there a couple of years ago. Good video 👌 Wallieb26 like always.

[@WallieB26]

That mall is on my radar. Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@slackingpacking]

JCPenney is now closing at this mall. Sad. I’m going to make a visit up here soon again. I heard after JCP closes the mall will close.

[@bengiarraputo9357]

great video and loving the old school music❤

[@ccbstar3133]

The music makes the video good. Best part of video

[@jamiepursell6044]

Great video! I remember shopping in the toy store back there. And for some reason I think there was like a sporting goods store back there but not sure.

[@nadinedennison6774]

I was in that Hidden Hall one time in 1978 or 79. It still looks the same, only empty. I had completely forgotten about it until I saw this video.

[@slackingpacking]

Bon Worth.. that’s a store I haven’t seen in awhile.

[@gaylenewood7707]

Well that maurices.that store I haven't seen since the early 90s in keokuk iowa mall or Quincy Illinois mall..

[@WallieB26]

I dont remember ever seeing Bon Worth before. As for Maurice's; I've seen those at DuBois Mall and Clarion Mall as well as a few others including Lycoming.

[@jameshebert5430]

The Maurice's around here in Waterloo, IL is in a strip mall. At one point they were owned by Learner. Leaner started off if I am correct in Kmart.

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

Sad to see it like that, but maybe they can make the redevelopment work well. Great video like always!!

[@kriskraftsmorewilson9651]

Thank you for your wisdom I know you’re probably roll your eyes but really thank you you Musta did a lot of digging to get the information I was at this mall once or twice but I thought it was great I can’t wait to see the improvements when I get down there again I moved God bless and please have a amazing day

[@ambikawolf664]

This has 70s written all over it. I like that more than 80s or 90s decor in shops.

[@JMH682Hav]

The “hidden wing” is where the old Video game arcade use to be ... in the 80s and 90s it was still open to the public ... I remember when that whole mall looked like that.

[@exploringwithkevin607]

This was a fun video. You did a great job. Thank you. 🌝👍❤

[@ellemjay]

I'm amazed that so many Hallmark stores are still open.

[@jem-qd2sn]

I used to work at Target years ago. I remember the week of Christmas the store would be packed with people. Went back a couple of years ago, it was like where the hell is everybody? Now it's online shopping. This place reminds me of Macomb mall here in Michigan, before that place turned it around.

[@kimberlykovach6236]

Wow! Ghost town! But an awesome mall! Loved the old section. Thanks Wallie. Stay awesome 😀

[@grand_vacation]

If you all see yourselves in Upstate NY, come see the Amsterdam Riverfront Mall. It's really retro.

[@AaronC143]

I used to come here to Shenango Valley Mall from Salem, Ohio until they started taking stuff out, and especially FYE. It's a shame, same thing happened with Chapel Hill Mall, Rolling Acres Mall. Southern Park Mall has been going down that road too since after the loss of Sears and Dillards. You should film Southern Park Mall in Boardman, Ohio sometime Wallie. By the way, I love your videos, I watch them all the time. Keep them coming Wallie. I didn't know this hidden wing was still there, the building across from the wooden one used to be an arcade, I remember playing Mortal Kombat 3 there.

[@GhostTweeHubBub]

Thanks, Wallie. I’ve been wanting someone to cover this mall. I remember taking my son here to see Santa for the first time. He was only 3 months old at the time & that it was in 2017. He was right outside the JCPenney & Auntie Anne’s. It was so dead then that I didn’t care to go back. It’s really small, too, so I knew there wasn’t really much else to look at. However, I’m pretty sure the little play area with the turtles has been added after we were there for Santa. Don’t quote me on it, though. I say keep our eyes open for new things to come. 🤗.

[@nikkireeexplores407]

I will be working on putting my version together soon.You always do an awesome job 😊 The hidden wing is my favorite part of this mall too!

[@curtg7396]

Great video! But wow,what a sad mall.

[@Aly.knuckles]

love any and all dead malls. great video and awesome intro. 👍👍

[@haylieg2780]

Ironic to find something on a dead mall in the town where I currently live.

[@yinzinnati]

Before it was Kaufmannn’s, it was known as Strouss’ Department Store and was owned by the May Company which later merged with Federated Department Stores who then changed the name to Kaufmann’s. Years later, after Federated had already acquired Macy’s, it decided to leverage its most well-known brand and not only convert all Kaufmann stores to Macy’s, but changed its corporate name to Macy’s as well.

[@Landonthethomasfan3]

8:22 That optimism is so sad with the hindsight of 2024. 1975 - 2024 RIP Shenango Valley Mall.

[@InkCityClothing]

That’s my mall! I mean when i growing up... that is where we hung out as teenagers and I’m glad you found the north mall. That used to be a very active mall back in the day

[@InkCityClothing]

On a side note, you enter the north mall they an old store front. There used to be a long hall way that connected that area but when the mall was renovated, it was closed off and access to that area was removed for awhile. You know enter it thru what was a Pearle Vision. There used to be an arcade and restaurant back there... and a toy store... if memory serves me right

[@gunslinger-mq9fu]

@WallieB26 i was at gander outdoors in Greensburg its now Abandoned

[@nancydarling4918]

Great video! Thanks.

[@Disneygrl90s]

It was great seeing this mall. It was one I went to alot as a kid. When I visit my Aunt and uncle there, I always stop by to see how it is going. I miss JCPENNEY the mall I live close by lost there JCPENNEY awhile ago.

[@justinprizant1980]

That music makes me want to get a Hot Sam’s pretzel and stroll thru Natn’l Record Mart!! then play some video games at Space Port!! Love the video!! onward to THE NORTH MALL!!!!

[@fishingwithmud]

i live 10 minutes from this "mall". deadzone.

[@cadenrie6775]

I have been there more times than I can count and never knew of the hidden wing

[@TotosSword]

lol when I saw the thumbnail I thought it was a Minecraft dead mall

[@Doyle_Clancy]

Wonderful!!!!

[@almcLuv]

It'd be great if mall management tries to get Burlington Coat Factory and TJ Maxx to take over the empty anchor tenants. Those two shops are always bustling

[@mori7894]

I see this video is over two years old now, but it popped up in my recommended and I've lived in Hermitage all of my life. Just some fun facts from my memory... 3:48 - Used to be a weird antique store. It was rather messy and just kinda had a large amount of literally anything with no organization. I heard they actually just moved out of the mall into an actual independent building in the area. 6:09 - The yellow themed store was a Pittsburgh sports team store, be it the Pirates, Guins, or the Steelers. That's all it was, after the Pac Sun left, that is. "Nadene's Pittsburgh" 6:29 - Pretty sure it was an AE 7:33 - The building with the flags to his right used to be a store that would provide things for children's birthday parties and events alike. I only know this because a friend of mine at the time worked there. Look up the directory on the website and it says "Party Zone for Kids" 8:18 - Annie's is a store that I just, last month, discovered what was. I don't have an answer. All you need to know it's kind of absurd and the target audience is definitely the politically far right. There's no specific merchandise being sold either, it's just republican based stuff. 8:52 - That brick floored store next to the Regis on the right was a pizza shop! Never ate there, but that's what it was. (also more visible in 9:48) 9:24 - This what seems like a pet store of a sort, I believe is no longer there. 9:33 - Pretty sure that LA nail salon is gone now. I might be wrong, but I don't ever really have a reason going back to this mall just to verify this. 9:41 - This Hallmark is gone now. :( Props to this guy by the way. Everything he said about this location is true and he does his research for sure.

[@Miller-Ranch]

WallieB26 for President

[@jeffc1347]

5:08 a church in a mall. Gotta love America lol.

[@comfeefort]

Gee! If I can't get a shitty retail job, I'll start a Church.

[@comfeefort]

1:17 Dead Malls and Chem Trails.....LOL!

[@WinDogeFromYouTube]

When you coming to minnesota wallie??

[@Lisa-sz8ms]

Iwillalwayslovethemalls

[@evilpenguinson6808]

Part of why the Shenango Valley Mall is a struggling mall is because of them charging very high rates of rent and most businesses being driven out because of the high rate of rent

[@ERA_Productions]

By chance do you know if that old 1970s wing is still accessible? Also, great video

[@danefilander6306]

It will be very interesting to find out watch this space.

[@chancehill8594]

This mall had a Firestone Auto Center (from JCPenney) and a Sears Auto Center.

[@RENTnerd87]

I'm sure you've read my story of the ghost wing on other videos but I'll repost it just for the people who haven't... There are several stories and theories as to why the wing was suddenly shuttered in 1997. The story I've heard the most often is that Pocketchange Park, which was the biggest attraction back there, closed around Christmas 1996. At the same time, Sears was looking to expand, so in February 1997 they evicted the remaining stores (Dollar Tree was relocated elsewhere in the mall, other stores like a coffee shop, a convenience store, and a vacuum dealer called Shenango Sweeper weren't so lucky), permanently locked the outdoor entrance and sealed the inline entrance (which was between GNC and Rave, those two storefronts are now one space occupied by Maurice's). From there, the story gets murky. All I know is Sears ultimately never went through with the expansion and in March 2004 the mall built a new corridor linking the restroom hallway to the hidden hallway, opening it to the public once again (please note these dates are accurate but I have no idea how accurate this version of events is, it's just the version I've heard from the most people. If anyone has more or contradicting information please reply).After the 2004 unsealing there were two businesses back there: Twice Loved Appliances, which had previously been located in the recently vacated antique shop, and a Mercer County government office. Over the next few years a handful of businesses would try leasing space back there (hopefully for cheaper rent than on the main concourse lol) and the mall opened a community room back there in the old mall office in 2005. The longest running tenant back there after the reopen was actually a karate school which lasted about 3 years before finally giving up the ghost in early 2010, they were the last tenant to try it back there. Also not many people know this but there's ANOTHER hidden wing in the mall that has been closed to the public for almost 30 years (ok not really a wing but a storefront). Directly to the left of the concourse entrance to Macy's there's a narrow hallway that is currently employee's only. Up until the very early 90s that hallway led to a Mercer County DMV office

[@ellemjay]

Wow I thought maybe someone had been murdered back there.

[@josieredmond4146]

I really live near here it’s so sad that so many places had shut down

[@Chukalux77]

@Wallieb26 have you been to or made a video of Cranberry mall near Franklin, PA. ?

[@lindagyurcsanszky6129]

My mom worked at JCP in the mid to late 70s in the Custom Decorating Department

[@crosswired9]

3:13 are those all the same car?

[@samuelquinby93]

I've been in that Wing I grew up in the Shenango Valley

[@garbage854]

Cool 😀

[@SurfCityBill]

I live in California but have many relatives in Hermitage. They don't have much good to say about it. I see why.