It's mostly stuff that few people would even want so I don't know how they would have ever made enough money to pay mall rent. There also used to be borderline-illegal merchandise in there like switch blades and brass knuckles. I haven't been in there in 12 years so maybe I should take a trip to Crossroads to see what they are selling these days.Haha I was actually planning to stop by there on my way to college tomorrow lol :P

Haha I was actually planning to stop by there on my way to college tomorrow lol :P

Make sure you say the codeword so that they hit you up with the good stuff. Lol

Really it doesn't seem like a good front when everyone starts wondering how its possible they stay in business.

Make sure you say the codeword so that they hit you up with the good stuff. Lol

Really it doesn't seem like a good front when everyone starts wondering how its possible they stay in business.Maybe just go up and lean against the counter and not look directly at the cashier and be like "you got the merch" lol :p .....

I forgot to mention Toys R Us is still across the street from crossroads, when will they ever move?

I don't know, but I went to Eastern Treasures and when I was in there the guy in there was watching me like a hawk. Could be they just have a problem with people stealing things. Their products weren't super high priced anyways.

I don't know, but I went to Eastern Treasures and when I was in there the guy in there was watching me like a hawk. Could be they just have a problem with people stealing things. Their products weren't super high priced anyways.

Sounds typical for a cover business. They make their customers feel very uncomfortable so they won't stick around or buy anything. They don't want you to buy from them. Think about it, as little foot traffic as they probably get with the shape Crossroads is in these days, wouldn't a legitimate business try to make the most of every sales opportunity? Do a Google search for them. Despite having been in business for decades, there is very little information out there about them. Something is very fishy about that operation.

They were the same way even in the days when Crossroads was flourishing.

Did you see any unusual merchandise in there?

Eastern Treasures of the Silk Road........

Sounds typical for a cover business. They make their customers feel very uncomfortable so they won't stick around or buy anything. They don't want you to buy from them. Think about it, as little foot traffic as they probably get with the shape Crossroads is in these days, wouldn't a legitimate business try to make the most of every sales opportunity? Do a Google search for them. Despite having been in business for decades, there is very little information out there about them. Something is very fishy about that operation.

They were the same way even in the days when Crossroads was flourishing.

Did you see any unusual merchandise in there?Well they had a crapload of medieval weapons and some knives that I'm not sure whether or not they were, technically speaking legal. Also, now that I think about it, when I slowly migrated back to the area were they had sculptures of eagles and dinosaur eggs(pretty much in the back of the store), the guy got really nervous and "reminded" me not to touch any of the merchandise. So, maybe they had something going on.
Other than that, it was a lone Chinese guy that went to the back as soon as I walked in and went to the register shortly after and watched my every move. I actually had a brief conversation with him and said they have a nice inventory here and asked how they were able to stay operational with the current state of the mall and he smiled and said "we just do" and that's it. haha

On a side note, that mall is just depressing. I can't explain it, but it just sucks. I feel sorry for the people that have to work there. After walking and driving around the entire area, I don't understand how anyone would've thought that layout they had would be successful and I'm surprised it has lasted as long it has. It's a shame. Hopefully, the new announcement will be a significant one and not just some minor touch ups. The interior of the mall though wasn't all that bad as far as being run down. Just bleak and boring.

Well they had a crapload of medieval weapons and some knives that I'm not sure whether or not they were, technically speaking legal. Also, now that I think about it, when I slowly migrated back to the area were they had sculptures of eagles and dinosaur eggs(pretty much in the back of the store), the guy got really nervous and "reminded" me not to touch any of the merchandise. So, maybe they had something going on.
Other than that, it was a lone Chinese guy that went to the back as soon as I walked in and went to the register shortly after and watched my every move. I actually had a brief conversation with him and said they have a nice inventory here and asked how they were able to stay operational with the current state of the mall and he smiled and said "we just do" and that's it. haha

On a side note, that mall is just depressing. I can't explain it, but it just sucks. I feel sorry for the people that have to work there. After walking and driving around the entire area, I don't understand how anyone would've thought that layout they had would be successful and I'm surprised it has lasted as long it has. It's a shame. Hopefully, the new announcement will be a significant one and not just some minor touch ups. The interior of the mall though wasn't all that bad as far as being run down. Just bleak and boring.

I hope the new announcement is that the mall will be closed forever and change into a space that will be useful, it should have been closed 5 years ago

Maybe they could build a new space for the Grand Prix they want here. haha.... Might make more sense though to build it over by the zoo. Maybe this :p

3282 Indoor ski resort... it could fit there haha

I wonder how well something like that would do if built in OKC? It really could be regional attraction. If something like this were to be built it would probably be in Dallas though. Unless I come up with $80 million(or however much that thing cost) ;)

Maybe they could build a new space for the Grand Prix they want here. haha.... Might make more sense though to build it over by the zoo. Maybe this :p

3282 Indoor ski resort... it could fit there haha

I wonder how well something like that would do if built in OKC? It really could be regional attraction. If something like this were to be built it would probably be in Dallas though. Unless I come up with $80 million(or however much that thing cost) ;)

That would be cool!

Well they had a crapload of medieval weapons and some knives that I'm not sure whether or not they were, technically speaking legal. Also, now that I think about it, when I slowly migrated back to the area were they had sculptures of eagles and dinosaur eggs(pretty much in the back of the store), the guy got really nervous and "reminded" me not to touch any of the merchandise. So, maybe they had something going on.
Other than that, it was a lone Chinese guy that went to the back as soon as I walked in and went to the register shortly after and watched my every move. I actually had a brief conversation with him and said they have a nice inventory here and asked how they were able to stay operational with the current state of the mall and he smiled and said "we just do" and that's it. haha

On a side note, that mall is just depressing. I can't explain it, but it just sucks. I feel sorry for the people that have to work there. After walking and driving around the entire area, I don't understand how anyone would've thought that layout they had would be successful and I'm surprised it has lasted as long it has. It's a shame. Hopefully, the new announcement will be a significant one and not just some minor touch ups. The interior of the mall though wasn't all that bad as far as being run down. Just bleak and boring.

Your Eastern Treasures story pretty much confirmed my suspicions haha. I would LOVE to know what they have in the back area of that store.

I still haven't been to Crossroads since I've been back in OKC. I agree with the above poster in that they need to just demolish it and build something cool there. I hope they aren't announcing a remodel or anything like that because at this point it would be pretty much putting lipstick on a pig. I'm not sure if its been posted here yet, but I found this fairly recent video of the mall on Youtube.

Crossroads mall Oklahoma city, Oklahoma Dead Mall - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Njvat-tzs)

Maybe they could build a new space for the Grand Prix they want here. haha.... Might make more sense though to build it over by the zoo. Maybe this :p

3282 Indoor ski resort... it could fit there haha

I wonder how well something like that would do if built in OKC? It really could be regional attraction. If something like this were to be built it would probably be in Dallas though. Unless I come up with $80 million(or however much that thing cost) ;)

400 mil

400 milReally!?!?! wow :confused:

Maybe they could build a new space for the Grand Prix they want here. haha.... Might make more sense though to build it over by the zoo. Maybe this :p

3282 Indoor ski resort... it could fit there haha

I wonder how well something like that would do if built in OKC? It really could be regional attraction. If something like this were to be built it would probably be in Dallas though. Unless I come up with $80 million(or however much that thing cost) ;)

I think the $400 million is closer. Operational costs are HUGE. Cost of tickets would be very high. I doubt any economic case could be made for it here, and maybe even doubtful in Dallas.

In the last issue of Moore Monthly called (240 Makeover) they stated that it has been proposed to have Crossroads Mall redeveloped into a Hispanic Heritage Museum or Hispanic Cultural Center, something along those lines.

Eastland Mall in Tulsa had been Tulsa's version of Crossroads Mall. Now new owners changed its name to Eastgate Metroplex and are trying to reinvent it to include community and educational uses. Eastgate Metroplex - Reinventing a Tulsa Icon (http://eastgatemetroplex.net/welcometoeastgatemetroplex/index.cfm)

Eastland Mall in Tulsa had been Tulsa's version of Crossroads Mall. Now new owners changed its name to Eastgate Metroplex and are trying to reinvent it to include community and educational uses. Eastgate Metroplex - Reinventing a Tulsa Icon (http://eastgatemetroplex.net/welcometoeastgatemetroplex/index.cfm)

Crossroads Mall should be converted into offices, just like Shepard Mall. It worked out well for Shepard Mall, and I think is 100% leased, even ASTEC Charter School is located in Shepard Mall

In the last issue of Moore Monthly called (240 Makeover) they stated that it has been proposed to have Crossroads Mall redeveloped into a Hispanic Heritage Museum or Hispanic Cultural Center, something along those lines.

Does that mean that they are going to do it?

Does that mean that they are going to do it?

That just means that some local paper has said it's proposed. Don't count on anything until it's officially announced.

That just means that some local paper has said it's proposed. Don't count on anything until it's officially announced.

Wish they could turn it into a indoor and outdoor traders village, like the one in houston.

Traders Village Houston / A Texas-Size Marketplace (http://tradersvillage.com/houston/)

In the last issue of Moore Monthly called (240 Makeover) they stated that it has been proposed to have Crossroads Mall redeveloped into a Hispanic Heritage Museum or Hispanic Cultural Center, something along those lines.

That proposal was discussed here (probably in this thread), and it was noted therein that this idea has since been abandoned.

After walking and driving around the entire area, I don't understand how anyone would've thought that layout they had would be successful and I'm surprised it has lasted as long it has.

You likely wouldn't have asked that question if you'd been a regular when the mall opened back in the '72. I realize its next to impossible to believe with the mall in its current condition, but there was a time when Crossroads was thriving, with a unique mixture of national (JC Penny, Wards) and local (John A Brown, Emmer Bros, Napoleon Nash) tenants. In its day, it served as the only other core shopping district in the broader OKC area, as in that time Penn Square and Shepherd Mall were in the early stages of an ebb that would lead (eventually) to the former being rebuilt and reimagined, and the latter changing to business use (and, keep in mind, Quail Springs didn't exist yet). Crossroads was a monster presence at a naturally busy location there at the intersection of I-35 and I-240, and was every bit a destination shopping area.

Won't go into all the factors that led to Crossroads demise (as they've been hashed and rehashed here ad nauseam), but the younger crowd needs a sense of perspective on what it once was. I remember going to Crossroads as a kid and being awestruck at the size, the stores, just the physical presence of the place, let alone the fact that going there was an event. Going to LeMans and playing a few video games or pinball was A Big Deal. The place was normally packed. You could do McDonald's on the upper floor near Brown's, or go down the aisle just a bit to "The Orange Bowl" for a dog, or head to Chick-Fil-A on the lower floor, then just outside Wards. And then there was Orange Julius, Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors just next door, two huge bookstores (B. Dalton and Waldenbooks), Florsheim Shoes. Heck, a public research/survey place (Quick Test) opened up there because it was such a great foot-traffic area.

Not meaning to engage in a nostalgia trip (at least not too much :) ), but this notion of "how could it ever have been successful" ignores the fact that Crossroads was, indeed, very successful for every bit of its first two decades of existence, give or take. Lots of mistakes and neglect followed, and lots of circumstances changed over the years, but those of us who remember it for what it was do so with at least a bit of fondness. I hold no hope for miraculous revival, but will at least hope to keep a memory of what was around for those who weren't around to enjoy it back in the day.

You likely wouldn't have asked that question if you'd been a regular when the mall opened back in the '72. I realize its next to impossible to believe with the mall in its current condition, but there was a time when Crossroads was thriving, with a unique mixture of national (JC Penny, Wards) and local (John A Brown, Emmer Bros, Napoleon Nash) tenants. In its day, it served as the only other core shopping district in the broader OKC area, as in that time Penn Square and Shepherd Mall were in the early stages of an ebb that would lead (eventually) to the former being rebuilt and reimagined, and the latter changing to business use (and, keep in mind, Quail Springs didn't exist yet). Crossroads was a monster presence at a naturally busy location there at the intersection of I-35 and I-240, and was every bit a destination shopping area.

Won't go into all the factors that led to Crossroads demise (as they've been hashed and rehashed here ad nauseam), but the younger crowd needs a sense of perspective on what it once was. I remember going to Crossroads as a kid and being awestruck at the size, the stores, just the physical presence of the place, let alone the fact that going there was an event. Going to LeMans and playing a few video games or pinball was A Big Deal. The place was normally packed. You could do McDonald's on the upper floor near Brown's, or go down the aisle just a bit to "The Orange Bowl" for a dog, or head to Chick-Fil-A on the lower floor, then just outside Wards. And then there was Orange Julius, Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors just next door, two huge bookstores (B. Dalton and Waldenbooks), Florsheim Shoes. Heck, a public research/survey place (Quick Test) opened up there because it was such a great foot-traffic area.

Not meaning to engage in a nostalgia trip (at least not too much :) ), but this notion of "how could it ever have been successful" ignores the fact that Crossroads was, indeed, very successful for every bit of its first two decades of existence, give or take. Lots of mistakes and neglect followed, and lots of circumstances changed over the years, but those of us who remember it for what it was do so with at least a bit of fondness. I hold no hope for miraculous revival, but will at least hope to keep a memory of what was around for those who weren't around to enjoy it back in the day.I hear you. I guess really the same thing could happen to Qual in time. I do remember when I was 7-8 I would go there and I loved that pet store they had there. lol :)

Does anyone recall what restaurants were in the Garfields location, prior to Garfields?

Does anyone recall what restaurants were in the Garfields location, prior to Garfields?

i want to say "lion's share" but i might be totally wrong. -M

Does anyone recall what restaurants were in the Garfields location, prior to Garfields?

When Crossroads initially opened, that area (where Garfields was) was occupied by a British-themed bakery, and lemme tell ya that corner of Crossroads smelled INCREDIBLE when you walked in. It was open for, oh, I want to say four or five years, maybe less, before they started having issues with the health department over sanitation issues as I recall. Eventually, it closed, and after that I think that corner was unoccupied for a long time. In fact, the space had been vacant for some time prior to Garfield's expansion into it.

Malls used to be a destination, not only for shopping but entertainment as well. They were an icon of the '80s and '90s. Even in the late '90s the typical mall had more than just clothing stores and restaurants. Crossroads filled that niche perfectly in its time. Today, malls pretty much have to go upscale or die and Crossroads, for many reasons, simply wasn't capable of making the transition. The jury is still out on Quail but with Von Maur coming that's a good sign that it won't go the way of Crossroads.

Malls used to be a destination, not only for shopping but entertainment as well. They were an icon of the '80s and '90s. Even in the late '90s the typical mall had more than just clothing stores and restaurants.


Yup. Most here probably don't remember that Crossroads was the host for the local portion of the "old" Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. They converted the center court area into a mini TV studio, with the tables for the "celebrity" phone lines, the tote board, and even had the odd local performance act once or twice. As the area around Crossroads started to falter, they felt less comfortable hosting it in that area as it started at 10:30pm on a Sunday night, and many years later moved it out to Quail Springs. They then moved it to the event center of a local hotel, which made it fairly obvious the telethon was fading, but that's a separate story...

Anyway, Crossroads was a big part of that old telethon. As a kiddo, I got to be on TV once to dump my cannister of door-to-door collections into the fishbowl...

You likely wouldn't have asked that question if you'd been a regular when the mall opened back in the '72. I realize its next to impossible to believe with the mall in its current condition, but there was a time when Crossroads was thriving, with a unique mixture of national (JC Penny, Wards) and local (John A Brown, Emmer Bros, Napoleon Nash) tenants. In its day, it served as the only other core shopping district in the broader OKC area, as in that time Penn Square and Shepherd Mall were in the early stages of an ebb that would lead (eventually) to the former being rebuilt and reimagined, and the latter changing to business use (and, keep in mind, Quail Springs didn't exist yet). Crossroads was a monster presence at a naturally busy location there at the intersection of I-35 and I-240, and was every bit a destination shopping area.

Won't go into all the factors that led to Crossroads demise (as they've been hashed and rehashed here ad nauseam), but the younger crowd needs a sense of perspective on what it once was. I remember going to Crossroads as a kid and being awestruck at the size, the stores, just the physical presence of the place, let alone the fact that going there was an event. Going to LeMans and playing a few video games or pinball was A Big Deal. The place was normally packed. You could do McDonald's on the upper floor near Brown's, or go down the aisle just a bit to "The Orange Bowl" for a dog, or head to Chick-Fil-A on the lower floor, then just outside Wards. And then there was Orange Julius, Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors just next door, two huge bookstores (B. Dalton and Waldenbooks), Florsheim Shoes. Heck, a public research/survey place (Quick Test) opened up there because it was such a great foot-traffic area.

Not meaning to engage in a nostalgia trip (at least not too much :) ), but this notion of "how could it ever have been successful" ignores the fact that Crossroads was, indeed, very successful for every bit of its first two decades of existence, give or take. Lots of mistakes and neglect followed, and lots of circumstances changed over the years, but those of us who remember it for what it was do so with at least a bit of fondness. I hold no hope for miraculous revival, but will at least hope to keep a memory of what was around for those who weren't around to enjoy it back in the day.


I remember when I was a kid, we would take the Quick Test Survey and then go to LeMan's and blow our money our money on arcade games! Crossroads used to be a blast. Now, you'll just get blasted

I never thought to post these old photos until now. I haven't read through this whole thread so sorry in advance. This is from 1972.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/UnFrSaKn/Old%20Oklahoma%20City/1972/zzLeMans.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/UnFrSaKn/Old%20Oklahoma%20City/1972/zShop.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/UnFrSaKn/Old%20Oklahoma%20City/1972/zPennys3.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/UnFrSaKn/Old%20Oklahoma%20City/1972/zJCPennysinside.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/UnFrSaKn/Old%20Oklahoma%20City/1972/zJCPen.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/UnFrSaKn/Old%20Oklahoma%20City/1972/zBrownJohnA.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/UnFrSaKn/Old%20Oklahoma%20City/1972/zaDillardst.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/UnFrSaKn/Old%20Oklahoma%20City/1972/zaCrossroads.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/UnFrSaKn/Old%20Oklahoma%20City/1972/zacrossr.jpg

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If I'm not mistaken was the animal shop next to Ward's or Dillards? I've always found it odd that a pet store was in a mall. Also the only people I've basically seen at Crossroads recently is mall walkers and families, I have not seen any "shady looking people."

If I'm not mistaken was the animal shop next to Ward's or Dillards? I've always found it odd that a pet store was in a mall. Also the only people I've basically seen at Crossroads recently is mall walkers and families, I have not seen any "shady looking people."No, but when I there, there were a loooooooot of Mexicans haha.

Very cool pictures, thank you for sharing!

Looks almost the same as it did the 70's. Maybe a little bit of cosmetic work was done on the ceilings but that's it. The railings looked better when they were painted black.

Thanks for posting those UnFrSaKn, those are probably the best pics of Crossroads in its prime on the net. You should contribute them to labelscar.com.

Crossroads Mall; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Labelscar (http://www.labelscar.com/oklahoma/crossroads-mall-okc)

By the way, are you sure that's 1972? To me, it looks more like 1982. 1972 would still have plenty of late '50s model cars in the parking lots and different, less modern logos on the storefronts.

If they get posted on Labelscar, please give attribution to Retro Metro OKC - they are part of the Kenyon Morgan collection. Thanks!

Malls used to be a destination, not only for shopping but entertainment as well.

Which reminds me of something I don't think I seen mentioned here before. I remember very well (because I went there once) when Crossroads had a bar with strippers. I don't remember the name but the entrance was from the outside and it was during the time when the mall was still very busy.

Which reminds me of something I don't think I seen mentioned here before. I remember very well (because I went there once) when Crossroads had a bar with strippers. I don't remember the name but the entrance was from the outside and it was during the time when the mall was still very busy.

That's hard to believe that such a family oriented place would have that. Then again, Valley Brook is right there...

From these pics, I think I liked the interior of Crossroads better before the revamp. Really is sad to see it in the shape its in, even moreso since I've now seen a glimpse of what it once was.

That's hard to believe that such a family oriented place would have that. Then again, Valley Brook is right there...

As I said, this was at a time when Crossroads was still very successful. I don't think there was anything at Valley Brook at that time. There was no entrance from the inside of the mall and you almost had to know it was there to find it. I only went there once and I have no idea how long it lasted.

Kenyon Morgan Collection | Retro Metro OKC (http://www.retrometrookc.org/category/collections/kenyon-morgan-collection)

Thanks for posting those UnFrSaKn, those are probably the best pics of Crossroads in its prime on the net. You should contribute them to labelscar.com.

Crossroads Mall; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Labelscar (http://www.labelscar.com/oklahoma/crossroads-mall-okc)

By the way, are you sure that's 1972? To me, it looks more like 1982. 1972 would still have plenty of late '50s model cars in the parking lots and different, less modern logos on the storefronts.

I'd guesstimate those pictures are from around '73-74 at the very latest. The cars in that parking lot are absolutely 70's vintage. The large white car on display in one of those photos is CLEARLY a large model from that 70's era. The Fireplace Shop, Chess King, etc were all very early Crossroads vendors. And McDonald's, as I recall, did not open with the mall originally, but came in just a short time (year or two?) later, and that's reflected in the boarded-up space just east of John A Browns on the east side of the north upper wing. JCPenny's logo didn't change from the time Crossroads opened, and I won't swear to it, but John A Brown was on the skids right at or slightly before 1982. And the hairstyles on some of the ladies in those photos are clearly early 70's, too.

Absolutely great photos.

I am still trying to figure out what was in the old Garfields prior to Garfields? Some have said it was "The Lions Share", but wasn't it something else as well?

I am still trying to figure out what was in the old Garfields prior to Garfields? Some have said it was "The Lions Share", but wasn't it something else as well?

Immediately prior to Garfield's expansion into the area, the space had been vacant for some time as I recall. The only thing I remember there for certainty is the bakery I mentioned earlier (which may well have been named Lion's Share, don't remember), when the mall first opened.

One of the unique features of Crossroads at its initial open was the two-story Emmer Brothers clothing store approximately at the mid-point of the west (Penny's) wing. If I recall correctly, they had their own escalator within the store.

As per someone else's question, the pet store (which was always suspected of being a front for various puppy mills and other animal sources of ill repute) was on the upper east wing, on the north side of the corridor coming out of Ward's. I remember how simultaneously cute and pitiful some of those poor little pups looked. Never been any kind of animal expert by any stretch, but I remember even then thinking some of those pups just didn't look "right."

Kinney Shoes was on the lower floor in the central court area, just north of the fountain. We didn't shop there much, but it was (as I recall) a day-one tenant, as was Radio Shack (next to Chick-Fil-A), on the lower east wing, south side, coming out of Wards.

i'm pretty sure lion's share was a burger place that lasted into the early 80's... it might've been in a different part of the mall. i was just a kid, so my memory is a bit hazy.


I remember very well (because I went there once) when Crossroads had a bar with strippers. I don't remember the name but the entrance was from the outside and it was during the time when the mall was still very busy.

i'm gonna have to call shenanigans on this. no way that a bar, or even moreso a strip club, gets licensed in a shopping mall. -M

i'm pretty sure lion's share was a burger place that lasted into the early 80's... it might've been in a different part of the mall. i was just a kid, so my memory is a bit hazy.



i'm gonna have to call shenanigans on this. no way that a bar, or even moreso a strip club, gets licensed in a shopping mall. -M

Absolutely not shenanigans mmm. I promise I went there with my brother, my father, and my uncle. As I said, the entrance was from the outside only so it had really no connection with the rest of the mall. It's been over 30 years ago but I think the entrance was in the Northwest area of the mall. I'm not sure how it would compare to modern day strip clubs since I don't frequent those, but there were definitely girls dancing on a stage behind the bar.

About the pictures....they cannot be from 1972. The white car inside the mall is a Chrysler Cordoba(with rich Corinthian leather) which didn't come out till 1975. Also there is a red Gran Torino in one of the parking lot pictures that has the front grill of at least a vintage of 1974.

Since we are looking back a burger place (or restaurant) was upstairs southeast side that had a carnival theme or really bright colors...Thinking early mid 80's...Used to eat there all the time as a kid but struggling to remember the name or specifics

Loved Lion's Share btw

There was a full-blown brothel in Crossroads as recently as 1988. I know because Dad took me there on my 13th birthday to make me prove to him that I wasn't gay. :Smiley099

There was a full-blown brothel in Crossroads as recently as 1988. I know because Dad took me there on my 13th birthday to make me prove to him that I wasn't gay. :Smiley099

LMFAO! and let me guess!: you went in through the Treasures of the Orient store's back door? No pun or innuendo intended.

Awesome photos! Frankly, I wish they had never "remodeled" Crossroads at all. They did such a crap job of it that it was a complete waste of time and resources. And if they had just left it alone for a few more years, the 70s interior would have become "cool" again.

There was a full-blown brothel in Crossroads as recently as 1988. I know because Dad took me there on my 13th birthday to make me prove to him that I wasn't gay. :Smiley099

Very cute, Matt, but my story is true.

Very cute, Matt, but my story is true.

My story is true as well, Jibjab. And I've got the incurable genital herpes to prove it. (PM me for pics.)

My story is true as well, Jibjab. And I've got the incurable genital herpes to prove it. (PM me for pics.)

Sure it is, Matilda. LOL

I'll pass on the pics.

Sure it is, Matilda. LOL

I'll pass on the pics.

Well that's a standing offer, Jubjub. If you ever change your mind, let me know. These things definitely aren't going anywhere anytime soon. :Smiley099

Great pictures ... brings back memories like when the mall manager hung himself ... sad.

I'll have a look. ;) jk

Thanks for posting those UnFrSaKn, those are probably the best pics of Crossroads in its prime on the net. You should contribute them to labelscar.com.

Crossroads Mall; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Labelscar (http://www.labelscar.com/oklahoma/crossroads-mall-okc)

By the way, are you sure that's 1972? To me, it looks more like 1982. 1972 would still have plenty of late '50s model cars in the parking lots and different, less modern logos on the storefronts.

Crossroads didn't open until early 1974 - I was there (working at Frederick's) on opening day and I had already graduated from high school in spring of 1973. Those pictures were circa 1975, according to the Kenyon Morgan Collection notes.

Crossroads didn't open until early 1974 - I was there (working at Frederick's) on opening day and I had already graduated from high school in spring of 1973. Those pictures were circa 1975, according to the Kenyon Morgan Collection notes.

Yup. They opened the same year my family moved into what was then our new house - and that absolutely was 1974. In fact, I'm not sure Crossroads didn't actually open that month - April.