Mar 15, 2024 · Opened in 1966, Lakewood’s Villa Italia Shopping Center was reputed to be one of the largest enclosed shopping malls between Chicago and Los Angeles. But it meant so much more than 800,000 square feet of retail heaven to two young boys growing up in …

Aug 23, 2021 · To many, the Villa Italia Mall was a central hub for childhood memories. This mall was located in Lakewood Colorado and was one of the first shopping malls to open its doors in Denver the Denver metro area.

Jul 12, 2023 · The Villa Italia Mall opened in 1966 and closed in 2001. Belmar Downtown Lakewood sits where Villa Italia once stood. The 1.2 million square foot mall had 140 stores and four Anchor Stores, Foleys, Dillards, Montgomery Wards and JCPenny.

Aug 12, 2019 · Villa Italia Mall in Lakewood, Colorado, opened in March 1967. It closed for good on July 15th, 2001. I'm not going to get into the biography of the large shopping mall.

Oct 24, 2017 · What is now home to Belmar outdoor shopping center used to be one of Lakewood's hot spots, Villa Italia Mall. This Italian-American designed indoor mall opened for business in 1966 and housed over 120 store in its 500,000 square foot building.

Mar 29, 2017 · This mall opened in 1968 and was located in Englewood at West Hampden Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. The operational end of the mall came in 1997. The only remaining part of the mall still standing is the Englewood Civic Center, which used to be a department store. (Photo: Wikipedia) Villa Italia. This mall opened in 1966 and closed in 2001.

Encompassing approximately 800,000 leasable square feet -and containing seventy-seven tenant spaces- VILLA ITALIA was touted as the largest enclosed shopping center between Chicago and Los Angeles. The interior of VILLA ITALIA was decorated with fountains, stone planters, Roman statues and terra cotta tile.

Sep 4, 2024 · Villa Italia Mall opened in 1966 and was located at the southeast corner of Alameda and Wadsworth. This mall was my mother’s favorite for some reason. On some occasions she would come home from work in the 1960s or early 1970s armed with a new outfit and she would tell us “The Devil Made Me Do It”!

May 9, 2011 · Villa Italia 7200 West Alameda Lakewood, Colorado. Built - 1965 - 1966, Closed July 15, 2001 Demolished 2002 To make room for a "Downtown" Lakewood. Two story Mall. 1,500 Million Square Foot on 105 Acres. Approximatly 140 stores inside. 4 Anchor Stores - Foleys, Dillards, Montgomery Wards and JCPennys.

Jun 12, 2014 · Villa Italia mall opened in 1966 in Lakewood Colorado. It's orginal anchors were Joslins, J C Penney and Montgomery Ward. Sometime between 1985-1988 the mall was extensively remodeled a second level and a new Broadway Southwest store were added.