[font=Verdana]William Dickson of [/font][font=Verdana]Tacoma[/font][font=Verdana], [/font][font=Verdana]WA[/font][font=Verdana] has started the demolition of the northwest corner of the [/font][font=Verdana]Northgate [/font][font=Verdana]Shopping Center[/font][font=Verdana]. Northgate [/font][font=Verdana]built in 1950 is generally considered the world's first regional mall. The demolition includes a movie theater and a 4 story medical building, both buildings will be demolished by the end of the year, said Don Sims, project manager for William Dickson Co.[/font]

[font=Verdana]The old buildings will become part of a "lifestyle village" with outdoor seating, that'll include a Barnes & Noble, a steakhouse and a bread store. [/font]

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