Across from the Old Office.....not off, lol! We had a good group of Natick Kids working in the old Food Court. Me, (Jeff Roche), Joe Pocher(now Dr. Pocher at Natick Animal Clinic), Joe Steele, Mark Caferelli, Gary Byrne, Eric Mackey( Famous Artist in New York), Mark Kinchla( now a Doctor of Psychology), Dan Purcell, Jeff(sister Colleen), Al Popkin, Mark Tomesetti, Rob Steele, PJ Brown, to name a few. We had some fun. Does anyone remember" Bill the Gook", owner of Charlie Cheng of California.
In talking with some old friends I worked with in the old Food Court circa 1983-1987, They said there is One old wall that was keptin the new mall. The wall was part of an old closet that was across from the old off and behind the old Barber Bros. Florist that was next to the fountain. Has anyone ever seen this wall? It was kept for posterity sake evidently. Whats old is New again. I miss those old days. Charlie( the female) and Bud chasing the old mall rats on Saturday afternoon. GOOD OLE DAYS!
I miss the old Shoppers World. For anyone who didnt grow up with it, you had to be there. It was a different time and a different atmosphere. Shopping on Route 9 in the 1980s was actually relaxing. It had a charm that was lost, replaced with something that seem empty.
@ashland1977 The new "Shopper's World" was the first of a Lifestyle open air plaza center.... I used to think the new "Shopper's World" was horrible... until I saw the shops at Blackstone Vallley and Legacy Place in Dedham... a nightmare to find parking and access is hard.
My main memory of Shopper's World was the playground in the middle of the mall and the domed Jordan Marsh which I was in very shortly before they tore down the mall. The dome was beautiful...
@robkb1fjr You couldnt be more right about nightmarish parking. The dome was something to see because it just stuck out coming from a distance on Route 9. It was neat to look at. Things change, for better or for worse. I spent many days at that mall and I have never found a mall that I enjoyed as much as that. Of course, being older, malls are not exactly a hangout for me anymore lol. Christmas at the old mall was very special. They decorated that place so well and the music was great.
In the rare chance that I become a Multi-Billionaire, I'm going to buy Natick Mall and Shoppers World, tear them down and rebuild them like they were in the 80's. I'll also bring back Wonder Bread. Hell, I'll buy Fun and Games as well and turn in back into a real arcade.
I remember the old natick mall...I was born in Framingham Union Hospital on September 5, 1985 (& I grew up on the town line of Ashland, MA and Holliston, MA....& the old shopper's world was way different too...I was a pretty young recalling the times that I was there...& I can clearly & coherintly remember going into the Wonder Bread factory with my friends when ever we went to the Natick Mall & buying Hostess Snack Cakes!!! Hostess Snack Cakes were FUCKING AWESOME!!!!
For some perspective, the new Sears was built right next to the old Sears. Woolworth's was on the north side of the mall - probably near where that brand new section of the mall is now.
its so hard to pinpoint exactly where every store was standing compared to what it looks like now. The only part of the video i can tell from then to now is when they were building the parking garage next to rte. 9.
Was sears or woolworths in the spot where Lord & Taylor is now?
Do you remember the roses outside? I saw 'Jaws' there too! Every Sunday we use go there and of course all the stores were closed ,but we used to walk around and rip off the key chains . They had a little place where they made keys there. I was only 7 years old. Jordan Marsh "Of course".Thanks for posting!! I went to Lincoln school as well!!
Awesome footage!! The old Woolworth's, Sears, and York's Steak House! What memories, I loved that central fountain right outside the entrance into Sears. How times have changed. Thanks for posting this vid!
Gosh. I don't even remember the Natick Mall looking like that... I was only a kid though. It's interesting to see how far it's come along though. Thanks for posting this!
Across from the Old Office.....not off, lol! We had a good group of Natick Kids working in the old Food Court. Me, (Jeff Roche), Joe Pocher(now Dr. Pocher at Natick Animal Clinic), Joe Steele, Mark Caferelli, Gary Byrne, Eric Mackey( Famous Artist in New York), Mark Kinchla( now a Doctor of Psychology), Dan Purcell, Jeff(sister Colleen), Al Popkin, Mark Tomesetti, Rob Steele, PJ Brown, to name a few. We had some fun. Does anyone remember" Bill the Gook", owner of Charlie Cheng of California.
MetalMouthJeff 1 month ago
In talking with some old friends I worked with in the old Food Court circa 1983-1987, They said there is One old wall that was keptin the new mall. The wall was part of an old closet that was across from the old off and behind the old Barber Bros. Florist that was next to the fountain. Has anyone ever seen this wall? It was kept for posterity sake evidently. Whats old is New again. I miss those old days. Charlie( the female) and Bud chasing the old mall rats on Saturday afternoon. GOOD OLE DAYS!
MetalMouthJeff 1 month ago
what a trip
jesse6669 3 months ago
Did Family Guy bring anyone here?
MysticdogTamama14WP 7 months ago
I miss the old Shoppers World. For anyone who didnt grow up with it, you had to be there. It was a different time and a different atmosphere. Shopping on Route 9 in the 1980s was actually relaxing. It had a charm that was lost, replaced with something that seem empty.
ashland1977 11 months ago
@ashland1977 The new "Shopper's World" was the first of a Lifestyle open air plaza center.... I used to think the new "Shopper's World" was horrible... until I saw the shops at Blackstone Vallley and Legacy Place in Dedham... a nightmare to find parking and access is hard.
My main memory of Shopper's World was the playground in the middle of the mall and the domed Jordan Marsh which I was in very shortly before they tore down the mall. The dome was beautiful...
robkb1fjr 4 months ago
@robkb1fjr You couldnt be more right about nightmarish parking. The dome was something to see because it just stuck out coming from a distance on Route 9. It was neat to look at. Things change, for better or for worse. I spent many days at that mall and I have never found a mall that I enjoyed as much as that. Of course, being older, malls are not exactly a hangout for me anymore lol. Christmas at the old mall was very special. They decorated that place so well and the music was great.
ashland1977 4 months ago
In the rare chance that I become a Multi-Billionaire, I'm going to buy Natick Mall and Shoppers World, tear them down and rebuild them like they were in the 80's. I'll also bring back Wonder Bread. Hell, I'll buy Fun and Games as well and turn in back into a real arcade.
Tebok73509 11 months ago 2
In the 1980's I did a lot of growing up in the Shopper's World and Natick Mall.
This video is such an unexpected surprise. Thanks for uploading....
tsarstepan 1 year ago
I remember the old natick mall...I was born in Framingham Union Hospital on September 5, 1985 (& I grew up on the town line of Ashland, MA and Holliston, MA....& the old shopper's world was way different too...I was a pretty young recalling the times that I was there...& I can clearly & coherintly remember going into the Wonder Bread factory with my friends when ever we went to the Natick Mall & buying Hostess Snack Cakes!!! Hostess Snack Cakes were FUCKING AWESOME!!!!
thedeem0N 2 years ago
does anyone remember the old Wonderbread factory? It was torn down when I was a little girl.
57ilikepie57 2 years ago
my parents met there.
also its on family guy as the twinkie factory
magwaaf 2 years ago 2
Great video...brings back some memories
CHUCKDUKAS 2 years ago
For some perspective, the new Sears was built right next to the old Sears. Woolworth's was on the north side of the mall - probably near where that brand new section of the mall is now.
blizzytiger 2 years ago
its so hard to pinpoint exactly where every store was standing compared to what it looks like now. The only part of the video i can tell from then to now is when they were building the parking garage next to rte. 9.
Was sears or woolworths in the spot where Lord & Taylor is now?
KidAJonni 2 years ago
Do you remember the roses outside? I saw 'Jaws' there too! Every Sunday we use go there and of course all the stores were closed ,but we used to walk around and rip off the key chains . They had a little place where they made keys there. I was only 7 years old. Jordan Marsh "Of course".Thanks for posting!! I went to Lincoln school as well!!
8122556 3 years ago
I think you might be thinking of Shopper's World. I also have a video of that pre-demolition showing the domed Jordan Marsh.
blizzytiger 3 years ago
Perhaps! It's been awhile. Jordan Marsh went as well,huh? That is a bummer!
8122556 3 years ago
@8122556 wow I went to Lincoln Street and have pictures of the school.
sunseturma 9 months ago
Now the Natick Collection reigns supreme!
s7o0a0p 3 years ago
Awesome footage!! The old Woolworth's, Sears, and York's Steak House! What memories, I loved that central fountain right outside the entrance into Sears. How times have changed. Thanks for posting this vid!
u2keaneshaped 4 years ago
Thanks man. I arrived at Boston in 2002 so I never got to know the original Natick mall. :)
lovebeta 4 years ago
Wow an Ames Store....I haven't been to New England since 1998! Would like to go back again!
4starcashier 4 years ago
Gosh. I don't even remember the Natick Mall looking like that... I was only a kid though. It's interesting to see how far it's come along though. Thanks for posting this!
InnerAnomaly 4 years ago