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Holiday shopping at Landmark Center

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Holiday decorations at Landmark Center in Alexandria, Va. The Gap clothing store is visible on the left and a sign advertises that the shopping center is open until 9:30 p.m.

Sears at Landmark

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A view of Sears at Landmark shopping center in Alexandria, Va., taken from the south side of Duke Street. To the right of Sears, the names of smaller stores are displayed but are unreadable.

Woodies at Landmark

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A view of Woodward & Lothrop, or Woodies, at Landmark Center in Alexandria, Va. This view also shows the names of some of the smaller non-anchor stores and businesses, including the S & W Cafeteria.

Hecht's at Landmark

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A view of Hecht's at Landmark shopping center in Alexandria, Va. This view was likely taken from Duke Street.

Future design for Landmark

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This image shows how Landmark Center would look after it was renovated and converted into an enclosed mall. This image is a combination of a real photograph and the new design illustration.

New construction at Landmark

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Landmark shopping center in Alexandria, Va., underwent massive renovations to be converted to an enclosed mall. This view show some of that construction work.

Partial demolition at Landmark

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This view of Landmark in Alexandria, Va., faces east and shows the shopping center after the demolition of the the open mall area. The anchor stores, including Hecht's on the left and Woodward & Lothrop on the right, remained.

Reopening of Landmark Center

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Landmark Center in Alexandria, Va., celebrated its reopening as an enclosed mall with three days of special events. This image shows the Alexandria Symphony performing in the center of the mall as part of the celebration.

Escalator installation at Landmark

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Installation of escalators at Landmark Center in Alexandria, Va., as part of its conversion to an enclosed mall.

Artist's concept for Landmark

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This image is an artistic concept for the renovated Landmark Center in Alexandria, Va. While Hecht's is visible to the far right, the focus is on the newly configured three-story enclosed area with skylights.