Forum 303 Mall was a shopping mall built at Pioneer Parkway (Spur 303) and SH 360 in Arlington, Texas in the Mid-Cities between Fort Worth and Dallas. The complex was dedicated September 19, 1970. Interesting features of it was that it included a public ice skating rink, and a public amphitheater in the lower level. During the 1970s many local and national acts, such as Roy Clark, performed there.
It was converted to an indoor bazaar/flea market venue and renamed Festival Marketplace in 1998, but that concept failed to increase mall traffic. Air-conditioner problems and competition with Six Flags Mall, The Parks at Arlington, and Traders Village contributed to its 2006 demise.
Demolition of it started in September 2007. The site has been rebuilt as a business park called Pioneer 360 Business Center.Demolition of Festival Marketplace paves way for $66 million in new development Texas Economic Development Council - Retrieved Feb 26, 2008.
Former anchors Leonard's (acquired by Dillard's in March 1974) [239,000 square feet, with freestanding Auto Center] Dillard's (Converted to Dillard's Clearance Center) Dillard's Clearance Center (moved to Six Flags Mall in 2005) Montgomery Ward (closed 2001) [151,000 square feet, with freestanding Auto Center] Service Merchandise (closed 1999) AMC Theatres
See also Dead mall
References
External links Some pictures of the Forum303 Demolition