EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 14 MIN
Who Invented Malls? The Man Who Created Them Actually Hated Them
from I'll Tell You Why · host I'll Tell You Why
Shopping malls are iconic and have been a staple of American life for decades. But, Victor Gruen, the father of the mall, hated them. This is the story of bringing a piece of Europe to America, a cultural phenomenon and deep regret.
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