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…