The Bar\Club at Crossroads was called Daddy GoldBucks and I never saw any strippers there. It was entered from
outside the Mall and was actually a nice place.

The Bar\Club at Crossroads was called Daddy GoldBucks

wow... thanks! based on that info, i was able to track down some articles in the oklahoman archives. never realized there was ever a club at crossroads.

besides the graphic linked below, an article from 2/12/74 describes it as a “private club”… I assume that’s because this is before the state had liquor by the drink. an article from 12/28/75 listing new years eve events says: "daddy goldbucks - $25 per couple, noise makers and party favors, 11pm champagne, 1:30am breakfast buffet, disco entertainment with dale wehba." at the end of the list, the article states “all club managers point out that state law requires patrons to bring their own bottles.” an article from 9/6/76 talks about a musical act called the “bob wood show” performing there. Last, an article from 1/25/74 titled “husbands honored at chapter event” talks about the epsilon upsilon chapter of beta sigma phi honoring their husbands “with a steak dinner” at the establishment. -M

http://www.magnvs.de/pics/crossroads19740203.jpg

The Bar\Club at Crossroads was called Daddy GoldBucks and I never saw any strippers there. It was entered from
outside the Mall and was actually a nice place.

Thank you. Some were implying that I was getting senile, LOL. I couldn't remember the name. (I will gladly accept all apologies, mmm) As I said, I only went there once. Maybe strippers isn't the correct terminology for what I saw but there were scantily clad female dancers and it's possible that dancers weren't always the entertainment.

great directory from the past it brings back memories

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

Send me the pictures please

At Crossroads I used bring a fifty-cent piece with me and a some contact cement or other glue. I used to go get an Orange Julius first, then put the glue on one side the coin then put the coin on the concourse on the second floor and stand on it for a few minutes. People would look at me strange as I just stood there, right in the middle of the traffic flow. But I knew I was getting the coin stuck to the concrete walkway. Then I would go to one of those seating areas that were along the protective rail of the second floor, grab my Orange Julius and turn around to face the coin.

That was when the fun of a trip to Crossroads started for me (I was 7-10 years old). People would always come by and see the coin on the floor, smile real and bend over to pick it up. The coin would be stuck to the floor and no one could get it up. I couldn't laugh because I was afraid people would get mad at me if they caught me watching them. But I was there sipping on Orange Julius with the straw on one side of my mouth, not looking directly at the people trying in vain to pick up that gosh darn coin but pretending like I was looking into the store right on the other side of them, laughing hysterically on the inside.

Some people would give up earlier than others. The old men were always the ones who tried the hardest to pick it up. They would kick at it and everything. They would leave and turn around several times to look at the coin stuck to the floor. Most would come back and try a few more times to get that coin before they walked off. Several would return 10-15 minutes later and try again, a few even came back a third an unbelievable fourth time to get that shiny thing, cussing up a storm after each failed attempt. People even went so far as to get out their credit card or comb and would try to scrape it up off the floor. Some people even went into the nearest store and get something to pry it up.

One day an employee saw the coin on the floor, tried to pick it up but failed, went back into their store and came back out with a hanger and tried to knock the coin loose! They put the hanger next to the coin and kicked at it several times, each a little harder than the last. The hanger finally broke and the employee saw me sitting there looking their way and called me a few choice names, none of them Christian, as they turned around and walked back to work, fuming all the way. Another time a different employee saw me put the coin down on the floor and she also kicked back at her cash register and watched people try to pick it up, laughing as hard as I was on the inside. During a lull in the crowd walking by, I happened to smile at her. She gave me a great big smile and waved to me. To this very day, the most beautiful girl I ever saw.

Oh yes, there were plenty of good times at Crossroads Mall. I shall never forget those days.

At Crossroads I used bring a fifty-cent piece with me and a some contact cement or other glue. I used to go get an Orange Julius first, then put the glue on one side the coin then put the coin on the concourse on the second floor and stand on it for a few minutes. People would look at me strange as I just stood there, right in the middle of the traffic flow. But I knew I was getting the coin stuck to the concrete walkway. Then I would go to one of those seating areas that were along the protective rail of the second floor, grab my Orange Julius and turn around to face the coin.

That was when the fun of a trip to Crossroads started for me (I was 7-10 years old). People would always come by and see the coin on the floor, smile real and bend over to pick it up. The coin would be stuck to the floor and no one could get it up. I couldn't laugh because I was afraid people would get mad at me if they caught me watching them. But I was there sipping on Orange Julius with the straw on one side of my mouth, not looking directly at the people trying in vain to pick up that gosh darn coin but pretending like I was looking into the store right on the other side of them, laughing hysterically on the inside.

Some people would give up earlier than others. The old men were always the ones who tried the hardest to pick it up. They would kick at it and everything. They would leave and turn around several times to look at the coin stuck to the floor. Most would come back and try a few more times to get that coin before they walked off. Several would return 10-15 minutes later and try again, a few even came back a third an unbelievable fourth time to get that shiny thing, cussing up a storm after each failed attempt. People even went so far as to get out their credit card or comb and would try to scrape it up off the floor. Some people even went into the nearest store and get something to pry it up.

One day an employee saw the coin on the floor, tried to pick it up but failed, went back into their store and came back out with a hanger and tried to knock the coin loose! They put the hanger next to the coin and kicked at it several times, each a little harder than the last. The hanger finally broke and the employee saw me sitting there looking their way and called me a few choice names, none of them Christian, as they turned around and walked back to work, fuming all the way. Another time a different employee saw me put the coin down on the floor and she also kicked back at her cash register and watched people try to pick it up, laughing as hard as I was on the inside. During a lull in the crowd walking by, I happened to smile at her. She gave me a great big smile and waved to me. To this very day, the most beautiful girl I ever saw.

Oh yes, there were plenty of good times at Crossroads Mall. I shall never forget those days.

That is pretty funny!

It's funny but you could have gotten into trouble for vandalism. LOL

It's funny but you could have gotten into trouble for vandalism. LOL

True!

Did you eventually stop playing pranks and learn to talk to girls that give you a great opportunity to talk to them. lol

The old men would turn around so as to have their back to the coin then sort of kick backwards to try to hit the coin with their heel. Never worked. Nothing did.

Well I shouldn't say nothing. I guess at the time I never really realized that a worker had to come along with a scraper or shovel to knock it up.

And about the opportunity to talk to a girl, what was I going to say to a 20-plus year old? I was 9 or 10 at the time.

I know this sounds odd but wasn't there a store in the early to mid 2000's at crossroads that sold weapons? BTW I'm not talking about Eastern treasures. I think it was near the hallmark downstairs not sure.

The old men would turn around so as to have their back to the coin then sort of kick backwards to try to hit the coin with their heel. Never worked. Nothing did.

Well I shouldn't say nothing. I guess at the time I never really realized that a worker had to come along with a scraper or shovel to knock it up.

And about the opportunity to talk to a girl, what was I going to say to a 20-plus year old? I was 9 or 10 at the time.

Sorry, I missed that part. lol

I bet it will be a sad day for you if your babysitter ever gets demolished.

I know this sounds odd but wasn't there a store in the early to mid 2000's at crossroads that sold weapons? BTW I'm not talking about Eastern treasures. I think it was near the hallmark downstairs not sure.

You know, I think there was - at least it looked like a store that sold weapons. I'm not sure it actually did. The store I'm thinking about was originally a shoe store on the first floor at the corner of the east and north wings, immediately east of the center court. Seems like it was occupied by a time by a store that sold a great deal of military-themed merchandise, clothes, backpacks, etc. Have a recollection it at least gave the impression that weaponry was sold, but that was a long time ago...

There was a paintball store around that area. It wasn't open that long.

this article briefly states that crossroads will be redeveloped. anybody have any info about this yet?

http://www.naisullivangroup.com/OKNe...tatemarket.pdf

this article briefly states that crossroads will be redeveloped. anybody have any info about this yet?

http://www.naisullivangroup.com/OKNe...tatemarket.pdf

Link won't work

try this: http://www.naisullivangroup.com/OKNews/High-endhopesinOKC-Economyboostscommercialrealestatemarket.pdf


He said other retail development includes Memorial Road and Pennsylvania Avenue and Fox Lake Plaza in Oklahoma City. He also mentioned Crossroads Mall, which is being redeveloped.

i bet the statement is just a reference to the current owners who have yet to do anything noteworthy with the property. -M

I just called Crossroads Mall Leasing department and asked the lady if there will be an announcement soon about redeveloping the mall. She said that they have a marketing company there now that is helping them setup a campaign to redevelop as well as an architectural firm going over plans. She said that there is going to be a Hispanic cultural section and that it will in fact still be a mall. She also said that there would be some big tenants coming to the mall and that an official announcement would happen in the next 60 days. Maybe this is actually getting ready to happen!

I'm not holding my breath.

I'm not holding my breath.

I know what you mean. I hope there is some truth to it.

High-end hopes in OKC: Economy boosts commercial real estate market
by Molly M. Fleming
Published: February 21st, 2013
Bill Rancic was the guest speaker at the Commercial Real Estate Council’s annual Beyond the Headlines conference Thursday at the Devon Energy Center. (Photo by Brent Fuchs)
OKLAHOMA CITY – The commercial real estate market in Oklahoma City and across the country is looking up as the
economy improves, according to reports from the Commercial Real Estate Council’s annual Beyond the Headlines conference Thursday at the Devon Energy Center.
Ford Price, managing partner with Price Edwards & Co., said an increase in median household incomes in the Oklahoma City metro has made the area more attractive to larger high-end retailers. Some of those retailers include Charming Charlie, Nordstrom, Costco Wholesale, Reasor’s, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Petland, Cabela’s, The Fresh Market and Versona Accessories.
He referenced Whole Foods, a high-end store that was once hesitant to enter the market, but has seen a large success here.
“They were afraid they wouldn’t do well in Oklahoma City because of pricing,” Price said. “But they have sold twice what they sold last year.”
He said other retail development includes Memorial Road and Pennsylvania Avenue and Fox Lake Plaza in Oklahoma City. He also mentioned Crossroads Mall, which is being redeveloped.
The total value of retail center transactions has nearly doubled from 2011 to 2012, with eight transactions worth $71.6 million in 2011, and 13 transactions in 2012 worth $127 million.

In downtown Oklahoma City, Price said, a resolution to the parking issue is still being sought. “It’s continuing to get tighter and tighter,” he said.
Another development in downtown is the Stage Center, which may be the site of a corporate office in the future. The center is located at 400 W. Sheridan Ave.
As far as the office market goes, suburban occupancy rates are declining for Class A spaces. This parallels the national trend, said Jim Costello, managing director for CBRE.
“Downtown submarkets are now preferred over the suburbs,” Costello said. “We’re at an incredibly lush trend in the amount of office space per worker. People can lay off workers, but they can’t get rid of office space.”
Price reported that in 2005, office sales peaked at $256 million. In 2012, he reported office building sales of $138 million, a slight increase from 2011 at $135 million.
In the metro area, industrial warehouse space also parallels the national trend, which is seeing a decline, but Costello said it will increase as demand rises again.
The number of industrial transactions decreased from 2011 to 2012, from 163 to 131, respectively. This decrease also caused a decline in the sales total, from $155.36 million in 2011 to $101.89 million in 2012.

I'm assuming the Nordstrom mention is for the Nordstrom Rack?

So Crossroads is going to reanimate? Lol.

Part of it will be Hispanic themed, the other half will have feral zombies. I imagine a transitional area between. Not sure where all of the people who hang out there now (sometimes described in this thread as "thugs") will hang out.

We have corpses fighting the skeletons.

I dont understand why zombies are still inside crossroads mall??? Dont zombies usually go were there is living people??? There is no food for them in that mall. Well changing subject from zombies a bit. I still wish they would put a Gattitown in one of the old anchor stores.

We have corpses fighting the skeletons.

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I know this sounds odd but wasn't there a store in the early to mid 2000's at crossroads that sold weapons? BTW I'm not talking about Eastern treasures. I think it was near the hallmark downstairs not sure.

Yeah, they did, I remember that store, they sold swords, nunchakus, and sais

It was across the pet store I think

I have it on good authority that the powers at be are going to rename the development "Project Crossroads." No, I'm not kidding.

What is Raptor Properties doing with this mall? I thought they were supposed to renovate the mall and make it look nice again, instead they have been twiddling with their fingers waiting for something to suddenly happen

What is Raptor Properties doing with this mall? I thought they were supposed to renovate the mall and make it look nice again, instead they have been twiddling with their fingers waiting for something to suddenly happen

I think they probably realized their original plan was not going to work so their working on a new plan that will actually work for the area.

CR and GoT may one thing in common ..... What is dead may never die!

What is Raptor Properties doing with this mall? I thought they were supposed to renovate the mall and make it look nice again, instead they have been twiddling with their fingers waiting for something to suddenly happen

They ought to rent it out to Amazon or other big name Internet seller to warehouse their products to send out.

Awful configuration of a warehouse.

I flew in to okla city after work last Friday and I happened to recognize Crossroads Mall out my plane seat window on our decent into Will Rodgers. We were about 1 minute from touchdown so we were very low to the ground and I was able to see just how empty the mall was ... there were about 25 cars huddled together on the north face of the mall and about 10 cars huddled together on the south face of the mall ... the parking lot was completely empty other than that. So unless the mall employees don't drive, the mall had to be almost completely devoid of shoppers. At 740 on a Friday evening. Sad.

[QUOTE=Tavia;614659]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?[/QUOTE

I remember that place. It had good burgers.

It was something before the Lion's Share, I can't remember what it was. A former neighbor across the street from my parents was the manager there when they first opened up.

I flew in to okla city after work last Friday and I happened to recognize Crossroads Mall out my plane seat window on our decent into Will Rodgers. We were about 1 minute from touchdown so we were very low to the ground and I was able to see just how empty the mall was ... there were about 25 cars huddled together on the north face of the mall and about 10 cars huddled together on the south face of the mall ... the parking lot was completely empty other than that. So unless the mall employees don't drive, the mall had to be almost completely devoid of shoppers. At 740 on a Friday evening. Sad.

I honestly don't know how the businesses still there manage to stay in business. Maybe they are just waiting out their lease.

It was something before the Lion's Share, I can't remember what it was.

going off the directory posted a couple pages back, i'm going to guess it was tiffany's bakery. -M

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Raptor Properties Acquires Dillard's Building, Kicks off Project Crossroads
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (March 27, 2013) - Raptor Properties, LLC has purchased what was once Dillard's department store on Tuesday as a part of their plans for bringing Crossroads Mall back as an Oklahoma City destination.

The Dillard's property includes the 3-level, 194,538-square-foot building located on the south-side of the main mall building as well as the adjoining parking lot. Trustmark Title handled the closing. Demolition of the interior of the building is expected to begin late next week.
Since investors Mike Dillard and Roddy Bates purchased the Crossroads Property in 2011, they have been formulating a plan based on successful mall revitalizations in other markets. The project has officially kicked off and will culminate in an announcement on April 24th at 4:00pm, center court of the mall to announce the new name of the center along with architectural renderings, new tenants and more detailed plans for the property.

“After extensive research and due diligence, we are very excited and confident about the new direction we are planning for Crossroads Mall. After garnering much support from our local and state leaders, we look forward to revealing our new partner and the redevelopment plan we have implemented,” Bates said.

The focus will now be on implementing the new vision for the mall, and getting information out to the public as soon as possible.

going off the directory posted a couple pages back, i'm going to guess it was tiffany's bakery. -m

ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding!!!!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Raptor Properties Acquires Dillard's Building, Kicks off Project Crossroads
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (March 27, 2013) - Raptor Properties, LLC has purchased what was once Dillard's department store on Tuesday as a part of their plans for bringing Crossroads Mall back as an Oklahoma City destination.


The Dillard's property includes the 3-level, 194,538-square-foot building located on the south-side of the main mall building as well as the adjoining parking lot. Trustmark Title handled the closing. Demolition of the interior of the building is expected to begin late next week.
Since investors Mike Dillard and Roddy Bates purchased the Crossroads Property in 2011, they have been formulating a plan based on successful mall revitalizations in other markets. The project has officially kicked off and will culminate in an announcement on April 24th at 4:00pm, center court of the mall to announce the new name of the center along with architectural renderings, new tenants and more detailed plans for the property.

“After extensive research and due diligence, we are very excited and confident about the new direction we are planning for Crossroads Mall. After garnering much support from our local and state leaders, we look forward to revealing our new partner and the redevelopment plan we have implemented,” Bates said.

The focus will now be on implementing the new vision for the mall, and getting information out to the public as soon as possible.

I'm betting on Lifestyle center, Hispanic Mall or a Museum

an announcement on April 24th at 4:00pm, center court of the mall to announce the new name of the center along with architectural renderings, new tenants and more detailed plans for the property.

Very interesting.

At the very least, sounds like a major investment will be made and of course, almost anything is better than the current state of that property.

I'm betting on Lifestyle center, Hispanic Mall or a Museum

It's going to be hispanic based. Once it is announced, I'll tell you how I know.

Maybe we oughta change the thread name to Rebirth of Crossroads Mall near?

Yes, I agree Kevin. However, I think that a new thread should be created called the rebirth of Crossroads mall so whoever is new, doesn't have to go through pages about zombies and stuff. ;)

Maybe we oughta change the thread name to Rebirth of Crossroads Mall near?

I would not be surprised if they re brand it as something else

Turnaround plan for Crossroads Mall focuses on Hispanic community | News OK (http://newsok.com/turnaround-plan-for-crossroads-mall-focuses-on-hispanic-community/article/3775003)

It will be interesting to watch if Hispanic Crossroads Mall does the same to Hispanic Capitol Hill as Original Crossroads Mall did to Original Capitol Hill.

It's going to be hispanic based. Once it is announced, I'll tell you how I know.

I have been told that as well.

WIll the other tenants like Journey's, Bath and Body, Champs and rue 21 still be there or are they gonna kick them out?

Yes, I agree Kevin. However, I think that a new thread should be created called the rebirth of Crossroads mall so whoever is new, doesn't have to go through pages about zombies and stuff. ;)

I for one look forward to a good zombie extermination plan. lol

WIll the other tenants like Journey's, Bath and Body, Champs and rue 21 still be there or are they kick them out?

They will be allowed to stay if they want.

Here's what Crossroads will be modeled after.
Fort Worth - Shopping Mall - La Gran Plaza (http://www.lagranplazamall.com/en/home.aspx)

I for one look forward to a good zombie extermination plan. lol

nah, just put them in uniforms and let them run the security. They work cheap. Someone gets stupid, Zombie Mall Officer gets a snack. Zombie happy. New Recruit happy, Store owners happy. Gives a new meaning to "Sir, if you don't calm down, I'll have to alert security."

Can see it now. What do you call a shoplifter at CRM? .... Lunch

nah, just put them in uniforms and let them run the security. They work cheap. Someone gets stupid, Zombie Mall Officer gets a snack. Zombie happy. New Recruit happy, Store owners happy. Gives a new meaning to "Sir, if you don't calm down, I'll have to alert security."

Can see it now. What do you call a shoplifter at CRM? .... Lunch

This is when I wish the "Like" button worked.

If done well it will attract attention from the entire city, not just the Hispanic community. Generally, this a postive move. God knows OKC could use a little variety.

Yum. I see lots of Hispanic restaurants.

This all makes me truly sad. I worked at Orbach's in Crossroads (very similar to Harolds for those that don't remember) all through college.

I remember driving down there when I turned 16 to buy some jeans at The Gap and thinking it was as an incredible trip from the NW side of town. And I remember being in awe of the place, as it was the first large enclosed mall I had ever seen. It was really a source of pride for the entire city for quite a while.

It's very hard to imagine how it will ever get things turned around. I fear it will continue to die a slow death and ultimately become a huge white elephant.

Yes, it's been badly managed and it's a sign of the changing times, but it still makes me blue.

Where exactly was Orbach's located at Crossroads? I moved to Oklahoma in '84 and it seems vaguely familiar.

It was on the lower level, next to The Record Bar on the Dillards end of the mall. Great store!

I can't say I'm crazy of the idea, but at the same time, I think it's better than it sitting empty. Like others have said maybe the variety will be a nice change.