Downey Conservancy unveils historic artifacts from Stonewood Mall

DOWNEY — A new exhibit showcasing historic artifacts from the Stonewood Mall is now on display at the Downey City Library, through a partnership between the Downey Conservancy and local officials.

The exhibit, curated by the Downey Conservancy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to historic preservation, tells the story of Stonewood Mall’s evolution through a collection of photographs, plaques and memorabilia recovered from the mall’s underground gym.

Originally an open shopping center, the mall transitioned to a modern enclosed design in the 1990s. Among the preserved artifacts are miniature models depicting the original layout, and photographs of past store openings…

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