Around Town
While I was not around town locally, I had the opportunity to take my camera on a walk around my hometown. The County Fair Mall was a popular hangout spot in Woodland, California where it once boasted of a Claire’s, Foot Locker, Gottshalks, and a full food court. Throughout my time in Woodland, I watched each of these businesses close down, and the quality of our mall began a steep decline. What remains of the mall is a JC Penny, a few kiosks with cheap goods, and a piñata store. It was completely silent and the lighting made me feel eerie. Exploring abandoned things is my passion, but I had never before been apart of the history. Across the parking lot is a Movies 5 where I had a first date and birthday party, which has been completely abandoned. This restaurant caught my eye with its beautiful tiling and vibrant colors, I could only imagine what kind of food was served here. My grandma used to drop me off at this play area while she shopped at Gottshalks. I remember it being full