Main Street. : John Margolies 2015 (DLC/PP-2015:142). : Credit line: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008)
People ask me all the time... "David, where’s the soul of Waxhaw?" It’s right here. Maxwell’s Tavern isn’t just a restaurant. It’s the anchor of downtown. In a world of manufactured "town centers" and strip-mall chains, Maxwell’s is the real deal. Historic brick. Cold drinks. The kind of place where you actually know the person at the next table. I’ve closed deals here. I’ve celebrated closings here. I’ve definitely spent too much time here on a Tuesday. But that’s the point. When yo...

Searching for L.A.’s Best Thai Soup in a San Fernando Valley Strip Mall Called Armenia
Wu's Garden. Littleton, CO. Its strip mall exterior might not look like much, but it's the only Chinese food I've found in Denver that I like.


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Week 5: A 90's strip mall is the perfect analogy to technoburg. Suburbs formed and buisness' looked to the neighborhood for employees and tradesmen. If you only had a parking ticket then it was safe to get a lawyer from the strip mall. If you killed someone, strip mall lawyer is not your guy.
Everyone wants the "next big thing." But the smart ones want the classic thing. Welcome to Matthews. It’s the historic charm you think only exists in movies. Red brick storefronts. Locally owned coffee shops that actually know your name. A downtown that’s actually walkable. Living in Matthews NC isn't just about a zip code. It's about having a community that doesn't feel like a strip mall. The market is moving fast here because "character" is the ultimate luxury. If you’re hunting...
San Fernando Strip Mall Truman Ave 1964









