Bird cage at Southdale Center, ca. 1956
Victor Gruen and Gruen Associates designed the Southdale Shopping Center in Edina, Minnesota which opened its doors on October 8, 1956. The mall’s temperature-controlled interior was a welcome change for Minnesotans, especially during the long winter months. One of Southdale Center’s signature features was a two-story birdcage, pictured here, positioned in the tropical-themed Garden Court in the center of the mall.
Resource Identifier
ah000780
Citation
Victor Gruen papers, Collection No. 5809, Box 58, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
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