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The final countdown: Norfolk's McArthur Mall enters final day Saturday

Mall has been mostly vacant for years
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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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End of an era to come Saturday for MacArthur Center

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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