Wayne Hills Mall, New Jersey. Grand Opening. {1973} {News Photographs And Story}

The Wayne Hills Mall in Wayne, New Jersey, opened its doors in 1973 and closed them for the final time in 2015. The mall was a mid-sized shopping center, with a final size of just over 100,000 square feet. The mall was captured by photographer Phillip Buehler in a series of photos documenting its demise, as it, along with many other malls across the US, saw increased vacancy rates due to the pandemic, a slowing economy, and the rise of online shopping. Key details about the Wayne Hills Mall: Opened: 1973 Closed: 2015 Size: Just over 100,000 square feet