That was Steve. He owned the Gyro shop. My grandfather Salvatore owned the Papa Jays Pizza. At one point we also had a place called Jay’s Philly cheesesteaks that eventually became Chick-fil-A. We had six other papa jays pizza locations as well. Don’t forget Aladdin’s castle! I literally grew up in this mall. What a shame to see it like this.
Obviously it isn't going to be a school/college now by the looks of it. Why do people have to be so destructive? I have great memories of hanging out there in the mid 80's before I went into the Air Force
I think the plan for a medical college fell through because they couldn't get all the anchor store properties at a workable price. The common area had one owner, then each anchor was individually owned. The current owner was able to pull that off. When the mall was built, the Sears building was up and running before the mall was even 50% complete, and ironically, it was the last anchor building come down
Fine job documenting the place before it’s gone forever. Has to be one of the most vandalized malls I’ve seen. Pretty gruesome and harrowing. I think the last time I was in the then struggling mall was about 10 years ago.
Recalling how this mall used to look in its glory days and seeing how run down it is in this video, I'd say that the demolition wasn't a demolition as much as it was a mercy killing. ;(
I remember posting a picture of inside fiesta mall 1.5 months ago and people were asking me how to get in. I was able to help 2 people and I made sure they had respirators. I didn’t want to be one of the reasons for someone’s demise.
When I first moved here to mesa Arizona I had to stay at the Hilton hotel across the street from this mall it was in November 2017 and it was open but a lot of was empty and I was walking around filming it and a security guard said I could not do that I said yes I can an he tried to grab my phone and I told him I would have his ass arrested
Damn that place got destroyed I used to go there every weekend. Sad to see it like that
It really has seen better days.
I loved that mall. So many memories there. Chess King, Natural Wonder, Walden's Books and that amazing Gyro shop in the food court!
That was Steve. He owned the Gyro shop. My grandfather Salvatore owned the Papa Jays Pizza. At one point we also had a place called Jay’s Philly cheesesteaks that eventually became Chick-fil-A. We had six other papa jays pizza locations as well. Don’t forget Aladdin’s castle! I literally grew up in this mall. What a shame to see it like this.
Wow I forgot about Natural Wonders thanks for reminding me. I loved that place when I was a kid
@@ChrisTopheRaz yes Aladdin’s Castle was such an awesome arcade! Wasn’t a pet shop next door to it?
@@handsofdoomtoys8484 no the pet store was on the other side of the mall. I’m pretty sure it was a things remembered that proceeded the arcade.
Obviously it isn't going to be a school/college now by the looks of it. Why do people have to be so destructive? I have great memories of hanging out there in the mid 80's before I went into the Air Force
I think the plan for a medical college fell through because they couldn't get all the anchor store properties at a workable price. The common area had one owner, then each anchor was individually owned. The current owner was able to pull that off. When the mall was built, the Sears building was up and running before the mall was even 50% complete, and ironically, it was the last anchor building come down
So sad! So many good memories of this place!
It is sad. I grew up with this mall too
Fine job documenting the place before it’s gone forever. Has to be one of the most vandalized malls I’ve seen. Pretty gruesome and harrowing. I think the last time I was in the then struggling mall was about 10 years ago.
Thank you sir!
Recalling how this mall used to look in its glory days and seeing how run down it is in this video, I'd say that the demolition wasn't a demolition as much as it was a mercy killing. ;(
I remember posting a picture of inside fiesta mall 1.5 months ago and people were asking me how to get in. I was able to help 2 people and I made sure they had respirators. I didn’t want to be one of the reasons for someone’s demise.
Spent many years enjoying this mall....sad to see it such a wreck.
This is so dope bruddha 👏👏👏
Thanks bro! I thought it was interesting walking around inside of a dead mall. Feels very late capitalism
3:29 I wrote the “fuck the world” text
When I first moved here to mesa Arizona I had to stay at the Hilton hotel across the street from this mall it was in November 2017 and it was open but a lot of was empty and I was walking around filming it and a security guard said I could not do that I said yes I can an he tried to grab my phone and I told him I would have his ass arrested
You didn't go into the anchor buildings, but you went into the creepy back hall way...🤣🤣
The music is great. To bad the copyright wouldn't allow Jasons (Friday the 13th) or Michael Meyers theme! LOL
then the pan to demolish it was caned and its still standing now
who do i contact to do this myself
I just walked in. I didn’t contact anybody
Basically ^
Nice video work nice and smooth slot these urbx videos are choppy move to fast allmost make ya nauseous
Thanks Chris. I watch a lot of Stanley Kubrick movies. I love smooth tracking shots. I think it adds to the weird atmosphere