THROWBACK THURSDAY: When Victoria Used to Have Two Malls
It's time to take it back for another Throwback Thursday story. Of course, if you live in Victoria, you know about Victoria Mall. However, the OG's in Victoria also know there was a second mall, The Town Plaza Mall, located at the corner of Airline and Laurent. When it was open, this was very convenient and centrally located.
While some of the buildings remain, it looks nothing like it used to The flagship store was JC Penny with that iconic escalator. This was the original location for Luby's Restaurant and featured a 50s-style soda shop in the middle. There was also a Beall's and a Walgreens.
Take a look at this YouTube video that takes us through the remnants of the Town Plaza Mall before it was taken over by the University.
The beginning of the end of the Town Plaza Mall was in 1981, when the Victoria Mall that stands today was built. Today, that building houses two different entities. The original JC Penny space is now owned by Our Lady of Victory and is now the OLV Cathedral Center.
The other side, now detached, is owned by Texas A&M Victoria. There is still an original part of the TPM that still stands on the far end. It still sits vacant today. If you have any pictures or memories of the Town Plaza Mall, please share them with us and send us a message inside our station app.
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How Victoria, TX Looked in 1999
Thirty years can change a lot, and Victoria is no exception.
From favorite restaurants and shopping spots to local landmarks and unforgettable hangouts, the city looked a whole lot different back in 1999. Some places are long gone, while others have been transformed into something completely new.
Whether you grew up here or you're just curious about what Victoria used to look like, here's a nostalgic trip back to the Crossroads and some of the places locals still love to talk about.