"I just stumbled across your Western Trails article done five years ago," writes Kirby Dale about my short history of a midcentury community in Southwest Austin. "Just to clarify, Westgate Mall, ...

Before online shopping and big-box domination, department stores were the heart of the American retail experience. In the 1970s, these stores offered everything from fashion and furniture to lunch ...

“I just stumbled across your Western Trails article done five years ago,” writes Kirby Dale about my short history of a midcentury community in Southwest Austin. “Just to clarify, Westgate Mall, ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. The American department store was born in New York City, but ...