What’s next for Riverchase Galleria? Once vibrant Hoover mall on the market after years of struggle

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Macy's opening at Riverchase Galleria 1987

Bustling Riverchase Galleria food court the year after opening

Christmas Shoppers at Riverchase 1987

Day after Thanksgiving Day shoppers crowd the interior of the Riverchase Galleria in 1999.

Lewis Shannon hangs a ribbon on a lamp post inside the Riverchase Galleria in 1999.

Here 5 yr old Michael Knox from Pleasant Grove gets a high-five from Matilda the Clown as he rides the carousel in 2000.

The Riverchase Galleria enjoying merry-go-round in 2000.

America Junior Miss Carrie Colvin, 18, (cq) (left) tries on sunglasses as friend Hope Spencer,18, (cq) (right) watches in 2001.

Outside Riverchase Galleria 2001

Inside the Riverchase Galleria in 2002

Michael Jones, left, and Lashawn Crenshaw wait in line to make their purchases at KB Toys in 2003.

Christmas Shopping at Riverchase Galleria 2003

12 year old Jacob Ashmore ( Pizitz Middle School) smiles up at Santa Claus in 2004.

The Riverchase Galleria in 2004.

Black Friday shopping at Riverchase Galleria 2005

At Profitts at Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Macey McDaniel celebrating her 5th birthday in 2005.

In many ways, the continuing saga of Riverchase Galleria is a textbook case of what has happened to American shopping malls in the 21st century.

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