The last lap at Lloyd Center: how America is losing its mall ice rinks

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The closure of mall ice rinks in Portland — It highlights the decline of community-oriented amenities within shopping centers.
Lloyd Center's unique feature over seven decades — Shows how such attractions once played a crucial role in local culture and entertainment. Fique de olho
More malls might follow Lloyd Center’s path, leading to fewer public ice skating options.

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The last lap at Lloyd Center: how America is losing its mall ice rinks

The Portland rink where Tonya Harding first skated was an affordable community institution for six decades. Its closure echoes the disappearance of mall ice across the USWhen the Lloyd Center shopping mall first opened its doors in 1960, it boasted a unique feature: an ice rink.

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