End of an era: Visitors walk down memory lane during final hours at Norfolk’s MacArthur Center

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — MacArthur Center will close up shop for the final time on Saturday evening at 5 p.m., June 27, marking the end of an era.

A last look at MacArthur Center before it closes for good

The 1.1 million-square-foot retail center opened in 1999. On Saturday morning, visitors walked through the once-bustling corridors one last time to say goodbye to the landmark.

Over its 27-year history, the shopping center became a backdrop for generations of local families.

“Some of my earliest and latest memories are at the mall,” said Halle Cailteux, a student who shared her recollections during the mall’s final hours. “I went shopping here every year for back to school.”…

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