tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post1939276275283470739..comments2024-03-26T21:06:08.519-07:00Comments on Sky City: Retail History: Lenox Square Mall: Atlanta, GAJ.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04208881715255029485noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-84806542877155406722018-03-12T14:25:39.662-07:002018-03-12T14:25:39.662-07:00Yes, they were Airfix 1/72 scale soldiers and I re...Yes, they were Airfix 1/72 scale soldiers and I remember getting them and the dark-green ROCO military vehicles there as well.<br /><br />I recall the concrete turtle tank and adjacent gator or caiman tank at the pet store as well in the late 60's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-22519054624305406292017-10-26T06:43:01.543-07:002017-10-26T06:43:01.543-07:00I love this video, thank you for posting it. So st...I love this video, thank you for posting it. So strange to see RuPaul just sitting on a mall bench!<br />alyciaengelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698953001956596715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-88536751795582214342017-10-26T05:32:01.913-07:002017-10-26T05:32:01.913-07:00I totally remember it. Loved that store!I totally remember it. Loved that store!alyciaengelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698953001956596715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-33561376768111228622017-10-26T05:30:05.759-07:002017-10-26T05:30:05.759-07:00Trocadero? I worked there in the late 80's. It...Trocadero? I worked there in the late 80's. It was a smallish, trendy women's clothing shop.<br /><br />I wish I could remember the name of the wrap place in the food court. The wrap/bread was soooo good! Softer than a normal tortilla/wrap.alyciaengelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698953001956596715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-21093078408054627592017-08-15T18:50:03.309-07:002017-08-15T18:50:03.309-07:00I loved those HO size soldiers. I had hundreds of ...I loved those HO size soldiers. I had hundreds of them from different armies around the world. They were great!Drunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-43553003965251682232017-08-15T18:47:34.347-07:002017-08-15T18:47:34.347-07:00I worked at Davidson's in 1968 supplying merch...I worked at Davidson's in 1968 supplying merchandise bags to the departments. I also had to take care of trash. I spent time in the bowels of Lenox Square as well.Drunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-57780912438289022352017-08-15T18:44:24.664-07:002017-08-15T18:44:24.664-07:00I saw that grinder monkey in the entrance to the t...I saw that grinder monkey in the entrance to the theater at Lenox. "Goldfinger" was showing. Kids stood around in a small circle around the monkey as it put out his hand for coins. A boy standing beside me put a small piece of paper in the monkey's hand that had a drawing of a swatstika on it. The monkey looked at it and lunged at the kid. Drunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-63778533793060693532017-08-15T18:38:29.569-07:002017-08-15T18:38:29.569-07:00Not to mention the awesome pet store with all kind...Not to mention the awesome pet store with all kinds of exotic critters including toucans, and squirrel monkeys. I bought a pet camen (small alligator)Drunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-73267459088452963422017-08-15T18:36:27.389-07:002017-08-15T18:36:27.389-07:00Many great memories and gifts from the toy/hobby s...Many great memories and gifts from the toy/hobby store at Lenox Square. I remember the store stayed open very late the night when a large number of parents from Atlanta died in a plane crash, getting gifts for the children of the families. Great place. A boy's dream location on Saturdays.Drunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-20617946012978861232017-08-15T18:27:33.940-07:002017-08-15T18:27:33.940-07:00My friend, Joe Williams had a shoe repair shop on ...My friend, Joe Williams had a shoe repair shop on the lower plaza level. His father, Bob Williams had the Bob Williams Shoe store later taken over by his son, Bobby, Joe's brother. Druskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13969116708609332256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-31867541968993522712017-06-30T13:56:21.656-07:002017-06-30T13:56:21.656-07:00Bet you're thinking of Muse's...?Bet you're thinking of Muse's...?mrobbins71https://www.blogger.com/profile/15512055119400776297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-30880094447465237322017-06-30T13:54:24.542-07:002017-06-30T13:54:24.542-07:00I remember when you were born, and as a high schoo...I remember when you were born, and as a high school and Ga Tech student worked for your Dad and Tony Marco at the Shop. Your Dad was an inspiration and example of professionalism throughout my later career. Both my Dad and I thought the world of John. mrobbins71https://www.blogger.com/profile/15512055119400776297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-28670830315904104552017-06-30T13:45:30.706-07:002017-06-30T13:45:30.706-07:00I worked with Dick in the late 60s at Lenox Toy &a...I worked with Dick in the late 60s at Lenox Toy & Hobby when he was not only a superb mentor to one naive high school kid, but also a well known model airplane speed competitor outside of work. The laughs and spirit of fun never stopped, and we sold a lot of product for the Leamons, whom we all loved. Unforgettable times.mrobbins71https://www.blogger.com/profile/15512055119400776297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-51871034097583318252017-06-30T13:36:55.488-07:002017-06-30T13:36:55.488-07:00Hi Judy, Mark Robbins here; I was lucky to have ...Hi Judy, Mark Robbins here; I was lucky to have worked as sales clerk at the Hobby Shop for your folks in the 60s and I remember all the fun we had with you, Kay, Hugh and your sisters, cousin Jim,plus my mentors Tony Marco and John Hooper. It was a great place to learn about the retail business and was one of my most treasured memories of growing up in Atlanta in the 60s. And-I still build models....mrobbins71https://www.blogger.com/profile/15512055119400776297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-67969612426831724812016-11-10T06:07:11.470-08:002016-11-10T06:07:11.470-08:00Was it Danvers Roast Beef with salad bar?Was it Danvers Roast Beef with salad bar?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05851892407425550862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-66531983961201083722016-11-10T06:02:33.936-08:002016-11-10T06:02:33.936-08:00No during the Davisons expansion and the food cour...No during the Davisons expansion and the food court being built the entrance to Kaplans was like a mouse maze made up of 6 foot high plywood and a hassle to get into so Michael Levy(the owner) had to deal with the bureaucracy of the management at Lenox and finally closed. He was a great owner along with his mom. Now he owns the Levy Group Restaurants that has ties to the sporting industry even here in Atlanta today! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05851892407425550862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-78781369313916968592016-11-10T05:57:52.252-08:002016-11-10T05:57:52.252-08:00I worked at D.B.Kaplans in the early 80's and ...I worked at D.B.Kaplans in the early 80's and still have the 6 foot menu!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05851892407425550862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-47624136119537643282016-11-10T05:56:21.017-08:002016-11-10T05:56:21.017-08:00No it was the Admiral Benbow Inn before it was a R...No it was the Admiral Benbow Inn before it was a Roadway Inn.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05851892407425550862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-23295745772415923802016-11-10T05:54:32.268-08:002016-11-10T05:54:32.268-08:00The Admiral Benbow Inn! Was the hotel across from ...The Admiral Benbow Inn! Was the hotel across from Lenox Square in the 60's!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05851892407425550862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-9557884088448697382016-01-24T21:18:15.865-08:002016-01-24T21:18:15.865-08:00Maybe Singers CasualMaybe Singers CasualSheila Bersch Ballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-80372098467614770252016-01-24T21:11:22.352-08:002016-01-24T21:11:22.352-08:00My mom and I often ate lunch on Saturday at Yohana...My mom and I often ate lunch on Saturday at Yohanans. I believe it was located facing PeachtreeSheila Bersch Ballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-55667398403490102852016-01-24T21:00:41.192-08:002016-01-24T21:00:41.192-08:00I remember visiting many times your dad's toy ...I remember visiting many times your dad's toy and hobby. That was on the lower level. Mori Luggage was also on the lower level and has moved to another area at Lenox.Sheila Bersch Ballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-75660774105092728602016-01-24T20:51:39.311-08:002016-01-24T20:51:39.311-08:00Don't forget the restaurant called Yohanans an...Don't forget the restaurant called Yohanans and the Crystal clothing shop for girls and Singers CasualSheila Bersch Ballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-8830000535581442482015-12-12T23:46:05.739-08:002015-12-12T23:46:05.739-08:00I shopped at Rain! I was a student at The Art Inst...I shopped at Rain! I was a student at The Art Institute across from Lenox on Peachtree in 1983. New Wave/Punk was popular and we used to get trendy clothes to wear to 688 Club on Spring Street. I lived in Pershing Point, Midtown, and Buckhead for about a decade...grew up in neighboring Atlanta towns. Many wonderful memories of Lenox, Phipps, downtown...even rode the Pink Pig a few times in the 60's! I miss Atlanta...and Rain!Terrie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07001961813377773221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047095566316955789.post-18443587311772887132015-12-12T02:26:48.718-08:002015-12-12T02:26:48.718-08:00Picture of a Rich's Great Tree Lighting at Len...Picture of a Rich's Great Tree Lighting at Lenox. Has to be prior to 2005 and post 1991.<br /><br />Link:<br />https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206682860242640&id=1007537260&set=a.10201611608864525.1073741826.1007537260&source=48<br /><br />Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900137187639740006noreply@blogger.com