NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk's McArthur Mall, once considered a regional gem, entered its final day Saturday.
The mall, once considered a regional gem, had been mostly vacant for years.
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In pictures taken inside the mall Saturday afternoon, just a few people could be seen walking around.
The city of Norfolk plans to redevelop the area into a mixed use space that includes housing, hotels, retail, and new street connections.
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As of Saturday, pre-demolition planning was scheduled to start later in the year.
Businesses that were still in the mall as of Saturday had until July 14 to move out.
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