From what Ik that mall is usually empty like that. It’s pretty darn sad that well nothing much really goes on there, or people simply don’t know it exists at all. I’m from Bridgeport, and I had to dig in to know this place existed, I’d be shocked if any of my teachers or classmates in high school which I attend rn would even know about this place as well. Real shame. It’s gorgeous!

@fleabittenadventures

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I had never heard of it until just a few months ago. I can see how people wouldn't know it is there though. It's literally hidden behind the modern buildings. Also, the fact that the sign just says "Arcade" out front, probably makes a lot of people think it is a video game arcade and not a shopping area. Thanks for watching!

That place was seriously run-down in the 1990s. I haven't lived in CT in years but I had no idea they refurbished the place, it looks amazing like a drawing right out of an old novel.

@josephchristiansen1803

Ай бұрын

Bridgeport is making a very slow comeback.

I'm originally from Vancouver BC Canada but have been living in USA Connecticut for 23 years this year I'll be 33 this year and this mall is one of the most beautiful buildings in the downtown area it's ashame it's gone downhill throughout the years so unfortunate.

@fleabittenadventures

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully they at least maintain the structure so that it doesn't fall apart again! Thanks for watching!

@bodypositiveimage

Жыл бұрын

@@fleabittenadventures you're welcome.

I had no idea this place existed and lived in the area for years. Right down the street was the Crossroads Mall which had Sears as an anchor along with many other stores. It closed in the early 90s and was demolished (with the exception of the parking garage. In its place is now Housatonic Community College

@fleabittenadventures

Жыл бұрын

I didn't know it was there either until a couple of months ago. Thanks for the info on the Crossroads Mall. I have never heard of it before.

@zerozero6265

11 ай бұрын

​@@fleabittenadventuresit wasn't called the crossroads Mall it was called the Hi-Ho center or Hi-Ho mall.. it was a really dangerous place when I was a kid in the 80s, ppl were selling drugs there n there was a high chance of getting robbed if u weren't paying attention.. it closed n was dormant for a while until they built housatonic community college in its place.. u can easily Google Hi-Ho center Bridgeport n it'll come right up

Kinda reminds me of a riverboat from the late 1800's. Very cool!

The Mall had to record stores, 1 inside and 1 outside.. A couple rappers came through and they had pics on the outside window with the owner of the inside record store.. there was also hi ho mall around the corner, run DMC took a Helicopter to the hi ho mall and landed on the roof.. the arcade mall used be packed in like 99 to 2003

@cobracommander8133

Жыл бұрын

Yep I totally remember the exact record store you're talking about, the one outside.

Back in Spring of 2014, there was a steampunk event that took place in this mall, which I attended. There were steampunk artists in the shops, and a human chess match.

Before Crossroads Mall there was Lafayette Plaza with GFOX as one of the anchors and Reads Dept. store had moved into there also. I remember the Arcade from way back it was and still is a beautiful building.

i stumbled upon this place when I was in bridgeport for a show last month, it's a really cool little mall. Very surreal. There's a nice little soul food restaurant inside.

I lived ib Bridgeport and had no idea this was in there. Thank you.

@fleabittenadventures

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I had never heard of it ether. Thanks for watching!

Look up the Cleveland Arcade. It's similar but much large than this Mall. It was turned in to a Hotel with the public area still open. Maybe this Mall will do the same thing in the future.

@fleabittenadventures

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, it is very similar. Very impressive! Thanks for watching!

Is there a nice place for coffee .... etc? Would it be an interesting winter destination/ meetup spot?

@fleabittenadventures

6 ай бұрын

I think there was actually a Dunkins right outside, if I remember correctly

Have you seen Whaler Wharf in Provincetown MA, it looks just like this.

@fleabittenadventures

6 ай бұрын

No. Never heard of it. I'll take a look.

I believe it's affiliated with the Bridgeport Arts Trail now. Emphasis seems to be on artists utilizing the space rather than traditional foot traffic so it should be alright.

Can’t provide much info as i never made it here, but there was a Peoples Bank branch here at one point in the 60s and 70s. My mom had her first job there.

Looking for photos of Irwin's Restaurant that was in the Arcade in Bridgeport for 20+ years, sometime prior to 1920.

This place is amazing inside

Cool!

@fleabittenadventures

Жыл бұрын

I thought so too! Thanks for watching!

Never heard of this mall before, was born and raised in central CT

@fleabittenadventures

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I've lived in CT for 40+ years and never heard of it until a few months ago. Thanks for watching!

This is probably one of the closest ways to get to the feel of the original crystal palace.

@davidknowles3459

8 ай бұрын

To get the feel yes,but the Crystal Palace was huge

A great uncle of mine lived in an apt that used to be in there as well

@fleabittenadventures

Жыл бұрын

I think that would be fun to live right next to a mall, especially one that looks like this! Thanks for watching!

@blackgatecomics

Жыл бұрын

@@fleabittenadventures no! I could be wrong but i think they were above the mall

@fleabittenadventures

Жыл бұрын

@@blackgatecomics OK. I really don't know because I didn't see any apartments while I was there.

@blackgatecomics

Жыл бұрын

@@fleabittenadventures is was in the 70’s so it probably very different now

@fleabittenadventures

Жыл бұрын

@@blackgatecomics From what I read, the place wasn't doing too well back in the 1970's, but I can't find any photos of it from that timeframe.

I left Bridgeport in 1967 I do not remember this place .Where is it ?

Are you from Bridgeport Connecticut?

@fleabittenadventures

Жыл бұрын

Nope. I'm from northern, CT, near the Massachusetts border. I almost never go to Bridgeport. I just went for this mall and then I got out of there.... Thanks for watching!

Do They have Arcade Video Games in This Mall????

@fleabittenadventures

Жыл бұрын

Nope.

@johnschirloff836

Жыл бұрын

@@fleabittenadventures Do They have any Arcades with Video Games with Redmeption Tickets for Prizes in Bridgeport, Connecticut?????

In the 70s until restoration, it looked awful, despite the architecture.

@fleabittenadventures

Жыл бұрын

That's what I heard, but I couldn't find any photos from that time period. Thanks for watching!