Southgate Shopping Center - Sacramento
Sacramento, California, United States
Opened in 1960.
One of the first mall-type shopping centers in -or around- California's capital, SOUTHGATE CENTER was developed by a joint venture of Sacramento's James J. Cordano Company and San Francisco's Blumenfeld Enterprises. The single level, open-air complex was designed by Los Angeles' Chaix & Johnson firm and W.B. David, of Sacramento.
It has undergone many developments over the years and is hardly recognizable today.
Most recognized by tikiphiles for having a Barney West tiki on display outside, which was viewable at least as late as 1984.
Notably, the phallus was removed from the carving, for fear of hurting the delicate sensibilities of shoppers.
Today the entire statue is gone...
Details
- Type
- Shopping Center
- Address
- Sacramento, California, United States
- Closed?
- No
- Links
