FOREST PARK, Ohio — The wrecking crew has arrived at Forest Fair Mall, inspiring a strange mix of excitement and nostalgia for the small group of Forest Park city leaders who walked through the property for the last time Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Born in the golden age of shopping centers, the 1.5 million-square-foot “mega mall” had a roster of luxury retail anchors that Cincinnati never saw before or since, names like Bonwit Teller, B. Altman and Sakowitz Destinations.

Who could have predicted in 1989 that Forest Fair Mall would be dead and gone before the age of 40?

One last look at Forest Fair Mall ahead of demolition

“One of my earliest memories was coming up here to Time Out,” said Forest Park Mayor Aharon Brown, referring to the indoor amusement park that included a carousel, Ferris wh

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