Downtown Wilmington in 1978 was in dire straits. Many retail businesses had left or planned to leave to various area shopping ...

New owners Wilmington Mall Realty Corp. did renovations that included removing the large, entranceway arches and renaming the facility Long Leaf Plaza, a name that didn't stick.

Long Leaf Mall, a shopping center in Wilmington, was built in the 1970s. The mall's original design featured distinctive arches and an open-air layout.