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The foodcourt had Everything Yogurt and Bananas to the right. Staten Island Advance<\/p>\n
Food joints \u2014 Blimpies, Roy Rogers, Stuft Potato \u2014 serve up delicious memories as Tape World poised as the entryway to the background music of the age. <\/p>\n
Of course, not everything is history. <\/p>\n
Aeropostale, Macy\u2019s, and Spencer Gifts are living relics of the Staten Island Mall that existed 35 years ago. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat Kay Bee Toys was my drug,\u201d one commenter posted. Another joked it was \u201c\u2026where I took my first and last temper tantrum.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWait the JCPenney wing wasn\u2019t always there??\u201d A baffled user commented. <\/p>\n
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Macy’s is one of the few stores to survive since 1990. Staten Island Advance<\/p>\n
Yes, that\u2019s right: This directory predates the JCPenney. Back then, it was only Sears and Macy\u2019s claiming the department store circuit.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe stores have changed (except Spencer\u2019s, lol!), I miss the fountains outside of Macy\u2019s, but it\u2019s still magic for my daughter,\u201d a mother said on the thread. <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the Staten Island Mall\u2019s 1990 directory, complete with wistfulness:<\/p>\n
Department StoresChildren\u2019s ApparelChildren\u2019s PlaceKute N PrettyMen\u2019s ApparelArchie Jacobson Chess KingColeman\u2019s Formal DenJust ShirtsLeading MaleMale ImageOak TreeSid\u2019s PantsTrendsWomen\u2019s Apparel Au Coton Barbara MossBrooks FashionsC.C. LaRueCanadians Contempo Casuals Cotton GinnyDress BarnsG & G ShopsHit Or MissJasmineJean NicoleLane BryantLerner\u2019s The LimitedNo NamePants Place PlusPaul HarrisPriveRave16 PlusSportelleStuart\u2019s TopazUnitsMen\u2019s\/Women\u2019s Apparel AeropostaleBenetton Bermans The GapJean CountryMerry Go Round Vim StoresWilson\u2019s House of Suede Shoes\/FootwearBaker ShoesDolicsFan ClubHarwyn Florsheim Foot LockerHardy ShoesHush PuppiesJarmanNaturalizer Kinney ShoesLady Foot LockerThom McAn (Macy\u2019s Wing)Thom McAn (Sears Wing)TipToeWild Pair9 WestGifts\/Cards\/BooksAndreasen\u2019s B. DaltonCard ConnectionCard O RamaCard O Rama, TooImagesSpencer GiftsThings RememberedWalden Books Jewelry Bandstand Jewelers DazzleGlennpeter Jewelers Goff JewelersLittman JewelersNortheastern JewelersPiercing Pagoda Precious TimeVincent\u2019s Xani Specialty Apparel Accessory PlaceAlbert\u2019s Hoisery Alicia RichardsFantasies Gilson\u2019s Uniforms MothercareServicesCohen\u2019s Fashion OpticalFamily Health Professional OfficesHeel Sew Quik Field FactsKinderfotoOne Hour Film Staten Island Travel Sterling Optical Unisex (Sears Wing)Unisex Palace (Macy\u2019s Wing)Drug\/Variety\/Cosemetics The Body ShopCVSIsland NewsPesia Colouer PicnicAthen\u2019s Delite Bain\u2019s Bananas BlimpiesBrooklyn BagelChicken ClubEverything Yogurt Golden Egg RollLa PiazzaRoy RogersSouth Philly SteakStuft PotatoWeiner WorksRestaurant Specialty FoodsBaskin RobbinsBuns N\u2019 BurgerCandy ManFarrell\u2019s Ice CreamFriendly\u2019s Ice CreamGeneral Nutrition Ground Round JoAnn\u2019s Nut HouseLa Petite Boulangerie McDonald\u2019s Peking GardensMusic\/EntertainmentRadio ShackRecord Towne Sam Goody Tape WorldFinancial ServicesAnchor S&LChemical BankCitibankEast River Saving BankToys\/Sporting Goods\/HobbiesApril GalleryChampsThe Complete AthleteDocktor PetEarly Learning CentreHermans Sporting GoodsKay Bee Toy & HobbySo Fro FabricsHome Furnishings Blooming BoutiqueBombay CompanyBowery LightingDeck The WallsHoneycomb DecoratorsLechter\u2019s Pine FactoryPrints PlusWood GalleryConvenience CenterAcme Carol CleanersCarvelCurtain And HomeLiquor GiantMajestic Man Big & TallMon Aimee Nail SalonNadler FursParty FairTumble Dry Laundry Staten Island Shoe RepairNobody Beats The Wiz <\/p>\n
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