Dead Malls Season 6 Episode 2 - Macroplaza Mall
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- Deep in the fields of Eastern Houston’s oil fields lies the city of Pasadena. Built up in an era of prosperity, they would soon attract the attention of developers, and in turn the construction of a new mall would befall the city in the late 70s. The mall would in its lifetime go through a slough of different owners and different visions.. As of my visits in 2023 the mall has made it through that mess, and through a changing world around it. Macroplaza Mall still sits looking for a future, destined to ruin, and left behind by those who created it.. Join me today as we dive in, tell the story of, and see for ourselves how Macroplaza Mall was doing in 2023. Let’s see where Tex-Mex takes us, in this liminal theme park hell..
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You killing me the intro music. Life is so short. I wish i could wake up at home while i listen to my parents distinct chatter while they served breakfast as a kid for an opportunity at redemption. 😭
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My parents are getting olders both are 70 and 69
It’s Pedro Infante for anyone wondering who the original song is by in the introb
I wish too!!! Take back in time
Man, I basically lived in that mall as a kid. All those memories of me and my mom walking in the mall early in the morning during summer. The arcade that used to be right by the front entrance. The crown jewel, though, was the fountain. Even as a kid, i knew this place was special to me. ❤😢
I live in Pasadena. The mall is on the north side of town. The city of Pasadena let the northside of town fall into disrepair. It's kind of a rough neighborhood now. The southside of town is where the city spent its money and is very nice. All the name brand stores are in a big shopping center on Fairmont Pkwy now.
I remember when every store was open for business!! 20 years ago!! I used to hang out at the arcade by the food court!! 25-30 years ago!! Lol
This will forever be Pasadena Town Square. I spent tons of time at this place as a kid. The Macroplaza name doesn't even register.
This was one of my childhood malls. That Palais Royale was always there. The area in front used to be a huge fountain. The little stage thing at 12:51 was where Santa Claus and the Easter bunny set up shop. Those reddish brown rectangular floor tiles were in every Houston area mall back in the 1980s. Seeing them now gives me such a strong sense of nostalgia. They must of have been built strong to still be there after all of these years.
I could tell it was based on the looks
The mall is well kept no inside structure damage it could still be a great local mall with the right owners local shops would be the key 🗝️ to a refresh and new lease on life and could provide employment for the area a double awesome win indeed 😎💯🏆👍
when i was younger, in the late 2000s, we used to visit the t-mobile right next to the playground where my siblings would play while my mom would be dealing with t-mobile. 🤣 even then it was kind of dying but not as empty as it is now 💔 was so sad when i entered years later to see that they had completely removed the fountain. we used to throw pennies in all the time wishing for what kids wish for. i remember my mom used to park by the side of the playground entrance to make me run in to buy some wetzel's pretzels for her ! what a wave of nostalgia, gosh. thank you for your time/care and recording this for the rest of time !
This was the mall i went to as a teenager. Palais Royal, Dillard's, Macy's, so many memories here. Back in the early 90's, this was a place was the place to be as a teenager. It was packed, and really busy. It's really sad what has become of this mall.
I so love your theme music. It really puts you back to the early yrs of the malls. Macro does look better than Greenspoint. The colors of the storefronts and the FOOD COURT. THE LAMP LIGHTS PLUS THE CHANDELIERS WERE WONDERFUL. I hope they do something to get stores back in. Large store areas. This is an amazing mall that can be saved.
I worked there in 1994/1995 at Mrs. Fields Cookies, then at Ritz Camera. I moved out of state for a while, then moved back to the area. In 2003, I began working for T-Mobile, and had training at Mall of the Mainland (knowing I'd be managing the Pasadena Town Square store). My first day in my store, I walked in, not knowing where in the mall it was. I found it... in PRECISELY the same spot as the former Ritz Camera. It's the store past the wall next to the playground with the pink pillars. Back in my day, that playground was actually a deep pit with a giant statue of a cowboy riding a bucking ARMADILLO. That whole central area by the food court used to be a massive multi-level fountain. It was gorgeous. They set up the Santa photo area near there. While I was working at Mrs. Fields, I watched my husband (then boyfriend) work taking pics of the kids with Santa... so many memories here... we got married at the courthouse in Pasadena, then came to the food court here with our friends! It so wild watching this and saying, "That's where Chick-Fil-A was," or "There was a toy store there," etc.
West Oaks is next!
Yes! I adore this mall! It's in a very sad state, it was never totally crime ridden, it was never vandalized, it was never disrespected, it just... faded away. Same can't be said for Greenspoint. It meant a lot to me growing up, Almost every day for like 2 summers (08-'09) I used to walk like 30 mins to that library nearby, play RuneScape on the computer for the 2 hours allowed, and then go to Pasadena Town Square, go to the Chick Fil-A in the food court or the Thirsty's for some good 'ol Blue Bell. The old Indian man that ran that stand was always so nice to me, and give me extra every now and then or a sample if I was running low on funds that day. I may have to head over there one last time and pay my respects. Last time I went there they were building that play place... I think that was like... 2011? It's all a bit of a blur. Either way, thanks for that small trip down memory lane.
Yes sir you got it!! Thanks for watching! I’m glad you have so many great memories of this beautiful place!
There was a giant statue of a cowboy riding an armadillo located where the playground was in the early 90’s. It was an icon bronze statue that I always wondered where it ended up?
this mall is unreal...
There was also Pasadena's only skyscraper, the First Pasadena State Bank building, on the same property, and it was built well before the mall. It was demolished in 2019. You could see the Astrodome from upper floors.
Oh wow! Even I never stayed in this place, I feel like I was. Great detail with the soundtrack, it was touching! The place looks so quiet and peaceful, looks like we are in the 90s. As a Mexican I tell you, this looks like an old Mexican mall. Great video!
Thank you so much! Glad you like the music!
That mall looked to nice to be dead. I did like the colors in the food court area. Thanks for another great one.
Thanks for watching Seabee!
The crumbling tiles of that beautifully preserved 80s era Palais Royal store speaks words. The mall had put up a good fight. I can't wait to see your take on Houston's western suburban malls!
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I really liked this mall! It was so colorful and retro. Dead mall make me sad because I loved going to the mall as a teenager/adult. Thank you for getting footage of this mall before it ends up closing permanently. I enjoy your videos!
Thank you!! Glad you to be archiving the footage!
In its heyday it was one of the coolest places ever.
It's wild to me that this mall--which is one of the prettiest I've ever seen--is one of few Houston malls I've never visited. Love the chandeliers, the colors, and the massive skylights. This seems like it would be a great strolling mall.
I see some more channels posting updates on this mall and it’s sadder than ever. I have never been there, but this place reminds me of a fun local southwest version of the Prizm Outlets in Prinm. It really sucks to lose a place like this that really was not a copycat plain box mall.
I've never heard of this place, and I've been to Houston many times, in fact i was born in this city.
Spent a lot of time at that mall (particularly in the old Foley's) in the 90s. I remember playing a Christmas concert on the stage at the fountain when I was in middle school band. I don't think the playground was there back then; I think there was a statue of a cowboy riding a giant armadillo there (that sounds a lot weirder now that I actually write it out); the statue was removed by the time I graduated from high school. It was also a lot less colorful back then, mostly whites and browns.
Cool mall design. Thank you for your time to show the public what once was.
Last time I visited here for work it still was Pasadena Town Square and didn’t have this awful aesthetic. It’s a small quaint place and was always a rest stop for me while on the road. You could get a bite to eat and it was always quiet inside. The serene fountain was nice and it was safe, albeit during the day. I think even then it closed up around 6pm.
Watching this on my lunch break! Another awesome video from an amazing person! I love the aesthetics on this mall! Especially the food court!
Thanks man!
This makes me so sad 😔
Very good video mate!
Thanks!
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I didn't realize that the Sears was the last Sears store to open in the greater Houston area. Ironically, it was the last full line Sears store in the city before it closed in 2021.
I went there in the early 2000s as a kid. Went back recntly with a friend. At this point its sad that the owner won't sell any spaces for rent. Sucks. Theyre letting it rot and my friend and I have some business that would probably freshen the place back up
I loving the old tile floors and street lamps!
Looks to be well preserved. Even some of the Sears signage remains
I love your videos; go to Ridgmar mall in Fort Worth, TX.(even the Bath and Body Works has shut down)
We’ll be there soon!
I worked at the Bath and Body works in the mall for 3 years. We closed down in July of this year.
I literally went to this mall a couple months ago and all the memories of my mom taking me rushed back, it was so sad to see what had happened to it
My girlfriend and I’s favorite tradition. Love the videos brother!
Me and my brother were waiting for it to be released lol! we had made a schedule on what we were gonna do until 6:00!
Nice!!
A very colourful 80s gem that slowly but surely being consumed by time. Great video!
One of your best videos! I loved the music and it just worked perfectly with the mall!
Thanks man!
Loved the video! Perhaps West Oaks Mall?
You Minnesotan
West Oaks is no longer open to the public except for the anchor stores.
New upload lets go!!!!
Great adventure/upload!! Thank you
Love these vids bro. Keep up the great work!
Thanks! Will do!
I wanted to cry too
This was special
Maybe bc all of the Mexicanity, starting with that song! (Cien años - Pedro Infante)
... and those floor tiles
Woohoo thanks man!
Love this. Thank you
This was interesting history. That colorful mall reminds me of the Mills.
Amazing!
Man! You got me in the feelings 😢 I visited this mall from 2011 to 2013, nostalgic memories. I think we all desire to go back to those simpler days....SUBSCRIBED!
That tax office thing was where they had fashion shows. And I think Santa and the Easter bunny.
Perfume store closed last year, and the church found a new home. Ac hasn't been turned on in 2 or 3 years. They don't turn on the tv's anymore. The massage chairs and seats in middle of sears hallway are gone. There seems to be leaks near the indoor former sears entrance.
The parking lot isn't lit at all and pitch black at night.
The store you saw closed by the entrance, beauty salon, quincera store, and urban wear store, are the only businesses left , not including the tax season one. There is a beauty school.
Mall closes at 6pm on sun and 7pm all other days.
No food court restaurants left and no vending machines either.
Hey creator at 8:40 you caught a light anomaly!!!!! When you said a world of pure imagination. It hooks weirdly right in front.
insane to see how fast the community is growing! Keep it up man
You have an ear for great vaporwave!
Thank you!
Great video
- Thank you for the new videos / season. Im going to watch this video today with my dad.
- I can't stop staring at that orange and blue paint (wallpaper looking) 😮 store front. ALSO the HORSE half statues hanging store front .
- Thanks again NorthCdogg AND DOOMIE GRUNT.
[heart eyes].
I heard rumors that my local mall might be closing but I’m not for sure and will probably stay open for probably another year or 2 knowing how long it has already survived. (East hills mall st. Joseph mo)
That’s a mall I desperately want to see for myself, hopefully soon!
If that’s the case, I need to go soon. I’m planning on visiting KC springtime next year.
Great video North!
Thanks!
Maybe the playground items will get donated to the town… maybe…😢
I sure hope it does!
One of two malls I would go to as a kid when coming to this side of town in the early 2000s. (Visiting my grandma.) I’ll always remember the arcade here. Playing Tekken Tag, 4, 5, the arcade version of Ballistics. Seeing the mall in the state it’s in now (Along with Almeda, the other one I’d visit.) is sad.
Great video! Was there anything open in there? I never went to this mall growing up bc I grew up in the west side and went to west oaks and memorial city quite a bit (along with Katy mills, which is owned by Simon).
Thank you! I think the last time I was at this mall there were 3 stores left.. not much of a following unfortunately. Your sure gonna like our next episode!
Always amazed when Malls stay open without anchors glad the AC was working than at Greenspoint A.K.A. Gunspoint mall which is just dead with no crime. I think that Greenspoint should become mixused kinda like Pasadena/Macroplaza mall that looks so 80s never been updated. I just don't like malls becoming Rolling A in Ohio or Century 3 mall in The Steel City where they become death traps. Beyond me that the owners aren't sued for those that get seriously injured or fence it off so no one can come in.
I walked in a few weeks ago with a friend to see what was left and it looks just like your video. Surprised it was open and people were watering plants and A/C was working to some extent.
Sad how this mall died
It's real sad how all our local malls are slowly dying ❤
Thank you
This one was one of my go to malls as teenager. I got my first beeper and then a cellphone at the primeco store there.
You said all these malls like you’re visiting and it was hilarious. In a good way. Joske’s = Jahs-Keys San Jacinto = San Juh-Cent-Oh
As a standalone store Foley's at Pasadena Town Square did ok. But, that mall was doomed from the start. Unfortunately Pasadena never had the economic base to support it. Traffic was always slow. during the Holidays it would pick up but not enough to keep it going. With the changes in the retail industry Foley's to Macy's and Joskie's to Dillard's and at the same time the demographics of Pasadena changed to mostly Hispanic, that just put a nail in the coffin. Baybrook Mall, a stones throw from Pasadena, is a powerhouse and draws all the economic activity to it. I went to Pasadena Town Square a many a time. If I was looking for something that Macy's at Almeda did not have I would go here to check. This mall will be bulldozed at some point. The whole area has gone downhill, poor roads and infrastructure, even the old Mervyn's and Pasadena State Bank gone. The heyday of Central Pasadena is long past and now things have moved on to Fairmont and Beltway 8.
Sweet video northcdogg 🎉🎉 .. without any anchor stores, this fruity in color mall is literally just on borrowed time dude. I think this is like those malls that stayed empty but opened for years like tri County or Cincinnati, those malls never survived beyond this year and macroplaza most likely wouldn't survive beyond atleast 2024. I'm just watching your video and seeing all those empty stores, and I think it's gonna be really difficult to put foot traffic back in a mall so huge. Awesome music and awesome video .. just to add though, I think the center courtyard of this mall is absolutely beautiful.
You gotta do the one in Huntsville Texas. Idk it's something so sad about that place and tdcj (Texas department of criminal justice) is now a big part of that small town mall 😢
I love this mall, so colorful, it has a great personality. I hope it makes a come back
I remember going to the mall when I was young every couple of weekends. Last time I went to the Macy's was still there which tells you how long ago I was there.
dang it why do i tear up for corporate America collapsing this way?? I just cant help having very fond memories of this mall. i would always have lunch with my sister at the chick fil a that was here looong ago when i was a kid. she took the time to bring me with her since she worked part time at the dillard's
Enjoying your videos this Christmas Day ❤️❤️❤️⚜️
Merry Christmas to you! Thanks for watching!
Movie set!
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What songs did you used in this video
When a song plays the little banners that pop up are the song names, hope that helps!
I lived near this mall growing up and clearly remember the rumors of this mall getting a second story. There was also a rumor of an 8 cinema multiplex opening adjacent to it. At the time the only first-run cinema in Pasadena was Cinema 6, which was beginning to decline in quality.
Wow, I didn’t even know this one existed. Of course, I’ve never really done much more than pass through Pasadena. Another one of the many malls that was just never able to compete with Baybrook.
I can't believe you actually said "the lovely city of Pasadena". 😅
That city is a giant dump with some of the worst air you would ever want the breathe.
There use to be a store there that sold the most beautiful porcelain dolls.
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Thank you!
I love the video North!
Thanks for this video! It kept me from being terminally borred while I recover from Covid. Everyone stay safe. We are not yet out of the woods.
The colors do just scream 1980s for sure.
Indeed they do!
Do you mean Joskes of Texas the store became Dillard's. (Pronounce Josh - Keys / say it real fast)
Thanks for the insight!
8 minutes late
Has to be West Oaks, they abruptly closed the remaining mall interior this past Summer.
Stinkadena
18:18 ROLLING GIANT??????
Do sharpstown mall
I’ve been driving myself nuts trying to find the track, “The Purest World” by Dessert Sand Feels Warm at Night, which plays around the six minute mark. I can’t seem to locate it on either Spotify or TH-cam. Is the track in Japanese characters, like so many of the songs from this artist, because I can’t read that, lol. Which album is it on?
Of course! I’m not sure what the album itself is called but here it is!
th-cam.com/video/qLDbHfhft2M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NnVdAe-OOilwxJqF
It’s The Purest World right around 13:33
Thanks a lot. Yeah, neither Spotify or Apple Music have this particular album (“Journey to Utopia “ it’s called), but Bandcamp does, for some reason.
How many stores were there when you visited?
The internet killed the malls. When you can shop in the convenience of your home witch one would you choose.?
I am looking for short video clips of Mall fountains about one to two minutes long. I can loop them into repeats of continue hour long videos. No music or talking. Just fountain water sounds
The choice of colors inside this mall is positively hideous. It looks like a box of crayons threw up.
Those colors came in with the Plaza Paseo update. Bacjmk when I worked there in 1994/1995, and again from 2003 to about 2005, those colors were NOT there.
Pasa-get-down-dena