My earliest view of the mall was when then-Davison's first post was going into the construction - the first corner of the mall erected. The rest was Georgia clay and construction vehicles on the cleared land. I got hired at Sears and worked there for a while as well as a little art shop called Roderick's at the other end. I had no idea Macy's was still open; I will definitely go have a look through into the mall this week or next! Lots of good memories there; I was sad to find it had closed. I've never watched Stranger Things; maybe I will. There was definitely a Spencer's gifts there; I don't think it was very close to the food court though. We used to go to the Belgian waffle place on our morning break from Sears - I still remember those fat warm waffles dripping in syrup. At the other food court by Rich's (I can't remember if there were two food courts or if it moved) there was a Gyros downstairs and a Chick Fila upstairs.
The second floor of Gwinnett Place mall originally didn’t have that nasty carpet. It had beautiful shiny red brick floors. The bars inside the second floor guard rails weren’t that nasty light green color. It was white. Most 90s redesign of an 80s mall is usually an ugly mistake. Gwinnett Place is an example. But, the original design of the interior of Gwinnett Place mall was and still is spectacular, especially at night when all the decorative lights are working. Aces Adventures did a video of this mall at night with most of the lights working a few years ago. You should check it out.
I worked there for a couple of years when it first opened, and I recall so little of the decor. I guess when you think something will be around forever you don't take much notice. I had other things to focus on, like flirting, lol.
UGHHH! I really wish I could experience this mall in the 80s and 90s I went to this mall in the 2010s when it was still decent but slowly watched it die especially in 2020 really sad
Back in 2021 when I was at the middle school down the street from the mall my teacher told us all about the area in the 80s and 90s and how amazing and popular the mall was. She said how there really wasnt anything in the area but once the mall opened so many people came and how the area grew
I remember when I was little and younger, and this was the go-to mall. Sad to see what has become of this mall. Anyways I have a video similar to this one. BUT! you did a much better job than me!
First time that I was in Duluth was in 2006, ive been in this mall, so full of people, stores… and then I was back in 2019…. It was still open but almost closing.. like a dead mall… so sad!
EXCELLENT VIDEO, I WAS COMMITTED FOR THE WHOLE 30 MINUTES. I WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE SEEN IT IN WHEN IT FIRST OPENED. IT WAS SO BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL AND I THINK IT EMPLOYED HALF THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GWINNETT.
If you liked seeing Gwinnett Place Mall, Underground Atlanta might be interesting to check out. It also has a rich history and I think most of the stuff has closed, maybe even the MARTA station. You'll probably hear the neon signs hum in certain places, it's interesting to check out, but it may be dangerous so go with others
Behind the food court entrace is where most of the interior mall shots for stranger things was filmed. The Starcourt sign seen in the middle of the interior mall shots is actually the original Food Court sign but it was rebranded to say Starcourt for filming. I also have many pictures from the Stranger Things filming as I snuck into the set and took some pics of it.
My family and I lived just a few miles from the Mall. I remember a ton about it, even when the Parisian addition was added, the addition and demolition of the Warner Brothers Store, the bustling food court, and so much more. Fair well GPM, you’ll be remembered. 🫡
The food court wing has been completely destroyed, painted over, remodeled for a Paramount movie set, Secret Headquarters unfortunately. This video is extremely well done with amazing music choices, I appreciate the in-depth history and photos shown.
Nice video man! By chance have you checked out the galleria over in the Cumberland Mall area? I grew up at that mall in the early 2000s and Aces adventures finally did a video on it, you should definitely go check it out before I get demolished next year. I really like your style man! I will definitely be subscribing, and if you ever need any advice on anything Mall related here in Atlanta please let me know because I spent the entire years of 2018 19 and 20 doing research and visiting all the malls in Atlanta within 100 miles
You can get a view into the mall from Macy’s and Mega Mart. The actual mall is closed to the public and I would not recommend entering as it is monitored and has gotten people in trouble! Not to mention, it’s government owned.
Maybe it's demise will lead to repurposing the property. This is sometimes easily done because very little has to be done to alter or support the infrastructure in place.
That sucks. Sorry to hear. I know you've both probably seen the video of the guy that DID get in a while back. Not sure how that happened but.. thanks for telling your story. I won't try.
@ ya dude they got that place locked down and WILL press charges if your caught, I’ve got good lawyers so I’m most likely getting probation and then my charges dismissed
@ hope it works out. Sorry that happened. But I totally understand why you did it. Sometimes the temptation is just too great. I definitely checked to see if doors were open while there. Guess I’m lucky they were not.
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My earliest view of the mall was when then-Davison's first post was going into the construction - the first corner of the mall erected. The rest was Georgia clay and construction vehicles on the cleared land. I got hired at Sears and worked there for a while as well as a little art shop called Roderick's at the other end. I had no idea Macy's was still open; I will definitely go have a look through into the mall this week or next! Lots of good memories there; I was sad to find it had closed. I've never watched Stranger Things; maybe I will. There was definitely a Spencer's gifts there; I don't think it was very close to the food court though. We used to go to the Belgian waffle place on our morning break from Sears - I still remember those fat warm waffles dripping in syrup. At the other food court by Rich's (I can't remember if there were two food courts or if it moved) there was a Gyros downstairs and a Chick Fila upstairs.
Wow, that’s awesome!
The second floor of Gwinnett Place mall originally didn’t have that nasty carpet. It had beautiful shiny red brick floors. The bars inside the second floor guard rails weren’t that nasty light green color. It was white. Most 90s redesign of an 80s mall is usually an ugly mistake. Gwinnett Place is an example. But, the original design of the interior of Gwinnett Place mall was and still is spectacular, especially at night when all the decorative lights are working. Aces Adventures did a video of this mall at night with most of the lights working a few years ago. You should check it out.
I worked there for a couple of years when it first opened, and I recall so little of the decor. I guess when you think something will be around forever you don't take much notice. I had other things to focus on, like flirting, lol.
UGHHH! I really wish I could experience this mall in the 80s and 90s I went to this mall in the 2010s when it was still decent but slowly watched it die especially in 2020 really sad
Back in 2021 when I was at the middle school down the street from the mall my teacher told us all about the area in the 80s and 90s and how amazing and popular the mall was. She said how there really wasnt anything in the area but once the mall opened so many people came and how the area grew
I remember when I was little and younger, and this was the go-to mall. Sad to see what has become of this mall.
Anyways I have a video similar to this one. BUT! you did a much better job than me!
I’ll have to check yours out! Thanks for watching!
@BRFilmStudios you don't have to! But thanks 😊!
First time that I was in Duluth was in 2006, ive been in this mall, so full of people, stores… and then I was back in 2019…. It was still open but almost closing.. like a dead mall… so sad!
EXCELLENT VIDEO, I WAS COMMITTED FOR THE WHOLE 30 MINUTES. I WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE SEEN IT IN WHEN IT FIRST OPENED. IT WAS SO BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL AND I THINK IT EMPLOYED HALF THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GWINNETT.
Wish I could have seen it too, thanks for watching!
Nice video man! Your channel is going to go places if you keep producing videos as good as these!
dude amazing video, absolutely loved it! Your editing skills are absolutely amazing and outstanding for not doing TH-cam for to long !
Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it!
If you liked seeing Gwinnett Place Mall, Underground Atlanta might be interesting to check out. It also has a rich history and I think most of the stuff has closed, maybe even the MARTA station. You'll probably hear the neon signs hum in certain places, it's interesting to check out, but it may be dangerous so go with others
Behind the food court entrace is where most of the interior mall shots for stranger things was filmed. The Starcourt sign seen in the middle of the interior mall shots is actually the original Food Court sign but it was rebranded to say Starcourt for filming. I also have many pictures from the Stranger Things filming as I snuck into the set and took some pics of it.
Hard to believe this location was a massive mobile home park before the mall was built.
My family and I lived just a few miles from the Mall. I remember a ton about it, even when the Parisian addition was added, the addition and demolition of the Warner Brothers Store, the bustling food court, and so much more. Fair well GPM, you’ll be remembered. 🫡
The food court wing has been completely destroyed, painted over, remodeled for a Paramount movie set, Secret Headquarters unfortunately.
This video is extremely well done with amazing music choices, I appreciate the in-depth history and photos shown.
Thank you!
Nice video man! By chance have you checked out the galleria over in the Cumberland Mall area? I grew up at that mall in the early 2000s and Aces adventures finally did a video on it, you should definitely go check it out before I get demolished next year. I really like your style man! I will definitely be subscribing, and if you ever need any advice on anything Mall related here in Atlanta please let me know because I spent the entire years of 2018 19 and 20 doing research and visiting all the malls in Atlanta within 100 miles
Cool! I’ll have to check out Cumberland if I get the chance!
This is so sad. This used to be a pretty nice mall.
I'm planning on taking a trip out before the end of this year. Is there any access at all inside?
You can get a view into the mall from Macy’s and Mega Mart. The actual mall is closed to the public and I would not recommend entering as it is monitored and has gotten people in trouble! Not to mention, it’s government owned.
I worked there in the early 90's
Maybe it's demise will lead to repurposing the property. This is sometimes easily done because very little has to be done to alter or support the infrastructure in place.
@@oldschoolel it will get turned into a strip mall trust me I live around there
Maybe Gwinnett Place could be converted to provide housing for the homeless?
Is this the mall in 2018?
No, this was filmed in July 2024.
How'd you get access to the Mega Mart inventory room?
I just sorta went back there… there was only a divider, no actual door. I didn’t stick around long and obviously didn’t mess with any stuff.
@@BRFilmStudios That is wild.
ya me and a buddy tried too get in, i now have a potential felony charge. as well as a misdemeanor criminal trespass lol
Oh no! 😬
@@BRFilmStudios it was still fun idk if you remember but my buddy jacob was talking to you before we went around a month ago lol
That sucks. Sorry to hear. I know you've both probably seen the video of the guy that DID get in a while back. Not sure how that happened but.. thanks for telling your story. I won't try.
@ ya dude they got that place locked down and WILL press charges if your caught, I’ve got good lawyers so I’m most likely getting probation and then my charges dismissed
@ hope it works out. Sorry that happened. But I totally understand why you did it. Sometimes the temptation is just too great. I definitely checked to see if doors were open while there. Guess I’m lucky they were not.