Oct 3, 2025 - History

From Water Tower to Woodfield: Test your knowledge of Chicago's malls

Justin Kaufmann

Animated illustration of a Chicago Municipal Device with the three spokes rotating out and being replaced by a question mark, which lights up with sparkles in the shape of stars from the Chicago flag. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

It's time for another "Kaufmann Quiz" about Chicago's history and culture.

Flashback: It's 1990 and I just got paid. So I'm heading to the nearest mall to buy a spiffy rayon shirt from Merry-Go-Round, splurge on a black light poster at Spencer's and hit the food court for an Orange Julius.

Today's quiz: Local malls! How well do you know the history of malls in our area?

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From Water Tower to Woodfield: Test your knowledge of Chicago's malls

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