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World's tallest department store. 25 stories, 2.2 million sq ft. Legendary Christmas displays. Imploded 1998.
Everything that was here
- 1881–1983
J.L. Hudson's Department StoreDepartment Store
World's tallest department store. 25 stories, 2.2 million sq ft. Legendary Christmas displays. Imploded 1998.
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