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2004

The Dead Will Walk (2004) - The Making of Dawn of the Dead

Before "The Walking Dead" had us checking our closets for walkers, The Dead Will Walk (2004) shamelessly shuffled into our hearts with rotting flesh, oozing brains, and a behind-th…

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2013

See inside the new Monroeville movie theater

Cinemark Monroeville Mall grand opening set for Nov. 7 The Cinemark Monroeville Mall is ready to open for business. Let's take a look around the new movie theater.

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2019

Monroeville Mall Planning 50th Anniversary Celebration

Monroeville Mall Planning 50th Anniversary Celebration And yes, there is a zombie component to the festivities at the mall where "Dawn of the Dead" was filmed. PITTSBURGH, PA - H…

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2017

Living Dead Weekend 2017: The Ken Foree Q&A

Q&A for Ken Foree Living Dead Weekend: Monroeville Mall. Friday June 09, 2017

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2019

New mural shares Monroeville Mall memories through 50 years

The Monroeville Mall became one of the country’s largest shopping centers of its time 50 years ago. Staff, elected officials and residents gathered Monday to celebrate, reminisce …

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2015

Monroeville Mall Officials Announce Implementation Of New Security Camera System

MONROEVILLE (KDKA) – Monroeville Mall officials have announced new security procedures after several recent incidents.The worst act of violence happened in February when three peop…

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2015

Fans rally to save "Dawn of the Dead" bridge at Monroeville Mall

Fans rally to save "Dawn of the Dead" bridge at Monroeville Mall A small footbridge in the Monroeville Mall is at the center of a nationwide effort by zombie fans to preserve a pi…

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2012

2012 CBL & Associates Annual Report

CBL & Associates’ 2012 Annual Report confirms that the JCPenney relocation was part of a deliberate redevelopment strategy. The company described Monroeville Mall as “a perfect exa…

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2011

2011 CBL & Associates Annual Report

CBL & Associates’ 2011 Annual Report confirms that by the end of 2011, Monroeville Mall’s JCPenney/Cinemark transformation was already an active corporate redevelopment project. Th…

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2011

Movie Theater Coming, JCPenney Moving At Monroeville Mall

MONROEVILLE (KDKA) -- It was one of the first and largest indoor shopping malls in the country, but times have changed and the slumping economy has hurt Monroeville Mall. Now thoug…

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2006

Boscov's prepares to open two new stores with promises of local flavor

Boscov's stands ready to help with the bake sales that feed the coffers of area high school bands. Assisting with such community projects will be as much a part of making a name fo…

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2006

2 Boscov's expected to open by late August

Boscov's Inc. plans to open its stores at Monroeville Mall and South Hills Village in former Kaufmann's locations by late August with 800 employees, and it continues to search the …

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1986

Batus to Sell Gimbels and 3 Other Department Stores

NEW YORK — Batus Inc., a $3.5-billion U.S. subsidiary of a British retailing and financial-services firm, announced a major restructuring Monday under which it will sell Gimbels, K…

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2012

Big moves begin at Monroeville Mall

Monroeville JCPenney has grand opening celebration. The store reopens in the west end of the mall where Kaufmann's and Boscov's once were. JCPenney is celebrating its grand opening…

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1981

Monroeville Mall Brochure and Directory (1981)

Monroeville Mall brochure from 1981. Directory shown as updated as of November 1981.

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2005

CBL & Associates 2005 Supplemental Financial and Operating Information

This CBL’s 2005 supplemental report lists The District at Monroeville Mall under “Properties Under Development,” giving square footage, cost, and phased opening timing, which is on…

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1977

Dawn of the Dead (1978) Movie Script

**Artifact Summary** This 1977 Dawn of the Dead screenplay excerpt, credited to George A. Romero, preserves the opening pages of the script for the landmark horror film filmed in p…

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1979

The Vogues Perform at Sheraton Inn - On the Mall

The Vogues appearing at the Sheraton Inn on the Mall, Monroeville, on August 3-5, 1979. **The Vogues** The Vogues are an American pop/rock and roll group from Turtle Creek, Pennsy…

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2026

Former Monroeville Expo Mart for sale in Pennsylvania

The building near Monroeville Mall is currently home to CVS Health. News story provided by Pittsburgh’s Action News 4. For your latest Pennsylvania news and weather visit: https://…

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2025

The old Monroeville Mall ice skating rink

Monroeville Mall once featured an indoor ice rink, known as the Ice Palace as seen in this video from the WTAE archives. (It appears to be from a promotional shoot in the 1980s.) T…

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2022

1983 Flashdance Ice Skating competition scene filmed at the Ice Palace, Monroeville Mall

Flashdance, the surprise box office hit that was released on April 15, 1983 (USA), depicts an ice skating competition that was filmed at the Monroeville Mall Ice Palace. The shoot…

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2026

Chef Brockett (from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood) visits Monroeville Mall

This video is a clip aired on June 3, 1981 where Chef Brockett, played by Don Brockett, visits the Monroeville Mall for a Statewide cake decorating contest. Chef Brockett is disapp…

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2025

Big Time Shopping is Here!

Big Time Shopping is here at the Monroeville Mall. The Monroeville Mall is located in Monroeville, PA, site of the George Romero classic movie, Dawn of the Dead.

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2025

Monroeville Mall Commercial Circa 70s 80s

Monroeville Mall Commercial sometime in late 1970s or early 1980s. The Monroeville Mall is located in Monroeville, PA. It is the original location used for the George Romero classi…

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