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31 Mar 2005
Michelle Brown
Northbrook, IL
What a great website! I was a student at "Wiebolt U" as it was affectionately termed by the students of the Gurnee School
district back in 1986 when downtown Gurnee flooded. I also was a "model" at the mall with my sister and brother. I have many
fond memories of the mall and wish that the area hadn't changed so much. (or maybe we both changed) I would be overjoyed
to see that land used in a way that would benefit the community. I was heartbroken when the possibility for a casino was
mentioned..
Michelle Brown
Northbrook, IL
What a great website! I was a student at "Wiebolt U" as it was affectionately termed by the students of the Gurnee School
district back in 1986 when downtown Gurnee flooded. I also was a "model" at the mall with my sister and brother. I have many
fond memories of the mall and wish that the area hadn't changed so much. (or maybe we both changed) I would be overjoyed
to see that land used in a way that would benefit the community. I was heartbroken when the possibility for a casino was
mentioned..
1 Apr 2005
Toni
Waukegan/Gurnee
I love this website! Thank you for doing this.I sent the link to all my friends from Waukegan... I practically grew up at Lakehurst.
My husband and I used to spend our dating days there, getting a Hot Sam pretzel w/ cream cheese, throwing quarters away at
Aladdins' Castle, laughing at the products in Jokers Wild. (The Spencers' of it's day),buying pins/posters at The Giving Tree...
That was the way to spend an afternoon! Then we would meet friends at the Cinema or go bowling. Sometimes we would go to
the midnight show of "Rocky Horror" then hit Dennys' for a late snack. Many fond memories of "my" mall. Gurnee Mills is ok, but
it's no Lakehurst...
Toni
Waukegan/Gurnee
I love this website! Thank you for doing this.I sent the link to all my friends from Waukegan... I practically grew up at Lakehurst.
My husband and I used to spend our dating days there, getting a Hot Sam pretzel w/ cream cheese, throwing quarters away at
Aladdins' Castle, laughing at the products in Jokers Wild. (The Spencers' of it's day),buying pins/posters at The Giving Tree...
That was the way to spend an afternoon! Then we would meet friends at the Cinema or go bowling. Sometimes we would go to
the midnight show of "Rocky Horror" then hit Dennys' for a late snack. Many fond memories of "my" mall. Gurnee Mills is ok, but
it's no Lakehurst...
2 Apr 2005
Carla Debevec
Winthrop Harbor, IL
I think I was their the first night it opened. We used to go to Randhurst and I was so happy a mall like Lakehurst was here. I was
in my eary 20's when it opened and it was a sparkling place to be. I loved Wieboldts. They had a section of wigs which were so
fun to try on. Another favorite was Betty's of Winnetka and Chas A. Stevens. Stevens had a sale room in the back which was so
fun to check for bargains. It is so crazy, but when I pass by there now it really saddens me.
Carla Debevec
Winthrop Harbor, IL
I think I was their the first night it opened. We used to go to Randhurst and I was so happy a mall like Lakehurst was here. I was
in my eary 20's when it opened and it was a sparkling place to be. I loved Wieboldts. They had a section of wigs which were so
fun to try on. Another favorite was Betty's of Winnetka and Chas A. Stevens. Stevens had a sale room in the back which was so
fun to check for bargains. It is so crazy, but when I pass by there now it really saddens me.
3 Apr 2005
Judy Kanka
Gurnee, IL
Thanks so much for putting this website together. Lakehurst was such a big part of my teenage years and adulthood, and I
thought I was alone in how much I miss it! I only wish you had more pictures of when it was thriving. It was THE only place to shop
for me! I was there from opening day to the closing of Carson's and have many wonderful memories of the Mall. I work at
Cardinal Health next door and it was torture watching the demolition. It was as if a part of me was taken away. What a wonderful
tribute!
Judy Kanka
Gurnee, IL
Thanks so much for putting this website together. Lakehurst was such a big part of my teenage years and adulthood, and I
thought I was alone in how much I miss it! I only wish you had more pictures of when it was thriving. It was THE only place to shop
for me! I was there from opening day to the closing of Carson's and have many wonderful memories of the Mall. I work at
Cardinal Health next door and it was torture watching the demolition. It was as if a part of me was taken away. What a wonderful
tribute!
4 Apr 2005
Jenny
Gurnee, IL
I remember Hot Sams Pretzels, My cheerleading competition, Orange Julias, and being able to walk around the mall for hours
without having to turn around because I reached an end. My favorite stores were Deb, Causual Corner, and JC Penny. But most
of all, I miss Hot Sams- they had the best soft pretzels, and I have yet to find one that compares.
Jenny
Gurnee, IL
I remember Hot Sams Pretzels, My cheerleading competition, Orange Julias, and being able to walk around the mall for hours
without having to turn around because I reached an end. My favorite stores were Deb, Causual Corner, and JC Penny. But most
of all, I miss Hot Sams- they had the best soft pretzels, and I have yet to find one that compares.
7 Apr 2005
Lucinda
Waukegan, IL
What I remember.... The days parents didn't have to worry and would drop us kids off at the mall in the morning and pick us up in
the late afternoon. The days when we could walk over to see a movie with no worries about being taken. Santa was a big hit
when we were little. Visiting our friends working in the mall as a bigger hit when we were older. Shopping all day but what we
were really doing was building memories with our most treasured friends.
Lucinda
Waukegan, IL
What I remember.... The days parents didn't have to worry and would drop us kids off at the mall in the morning and pick us up in
the late afternoon. The days when we could walk over to see a movie with no worries about being taken. Santa was a big hit
when we were little. Visiting our friends working in the mall as a bigger hit when we were older. Shopping all day but what we
were really doing was building memories with our most treasured friends.
13 Apr 2005
Will S.
Waukegan, IL
Aladin's Castle and a Pono's pizza....What a great combination.
Will S.
Waukegan, IL
Aladin's Castle and a Pono's pizza....What a great combination.
15 Apr 2005
SS
Waukegan, IL
I vividly remember christmas time in the mid 80s...taking a trip w/ all my aunts and cousins to Lakehurst - walking past the
throngs of people that were doing their christmas shopping, eating pizza at Ponos Pizza...(or Pogos maybe?) then taking the
long anticipated walk to Circus World....truly unforgettable.
SS
Waukegan, IL
I vividly remember christmas time in the mid 80s...taking a trip w/ all my aunts and cousins to Lakehurst - walking past the
throngs of people that were doing their christmas shopping, eating pizza at Ponos Pizza...(or Pogos maybe?) then taking the
long anticipated walk to Circus World....truly unforgettable.
25 Apr 2005
Skip Robinson
Chicago, IL
I worked at Joker's Wild for 10 years as a regional manager for the family owned chain. There were 5 stores throughout IL & WI.
We occupied a space at the "dead" end of the Lakehurst Mall on the lower level next to Orange Julius. The inventory included
novelties, magic, posters, incense, adult gags, and many seasonal gifts, the largest part of which was Halloween merchandise.
The mall management was in a love-hate relationship with J.W... they loved collecting rent, but hated our products and
customers, especially when J.W. decided to start selling head gear like bongs, rolling papers, and marijuana pipes which were
eventually displayed with cut tobacco and sold as "tobacco" pipes! It was a fun time in my life, having just graduated from
college and the job gave me a lot of experience dealing with employees, and customers alike. I'm sorry to hear the mall has
been demolished!
Skip Robinson
Chicago, IL
I worked at Joker's Wild for 10 years as a regional manager for the family owned chain. There were 5 stores throughout IL & WI.
We occupied a space at the "dead" end of the Lakehurst Mall on the lower level next to Orange Julius. The inventory included
novelties, magic, posters, incense, adult gags, and many seasonal gifts, the largest part of which was Halloween merchandise.
The mall management was in a love-hate relationship with J.W... they loved collecting rent, but hated our products and
customers, especially when J.W. decided to start selling head gear like bongs, rolling papers, and marijuana pipes which were
eventually displayed with cut tobacco and sold as "tobacco" pipes! It was a fun time in my life, having just graduated from
college and the job gave me a lot of experience dealing with employees, and customers alike. I'm sorry to hear the mall has
been demolished!
27 Apr 2005
Michelle
Wadsworth, IL
I remember going to the Grand Opening of Lakehurst because my grandmother worked at Lytton's selling coats. I also
remember going to see Scottie the talking Christmas tree at Carson's. Years later I worked at Carson's and got to meet the lady
who played Scottie. She still worked at Carson's, but was now a store manager. I miss Carsons!
Michelle
Wadsworth, IL
I remember going to the Grand Opening of Lakehurst because my grandmother worked at Lytton's selling coats. I also
remember going to see Scottie the talking Christmas tree at Carson's. Years later I worked at Carson's and got to meet the lady
who played Scottie. She still worked at Carson's, but was now a store manager. I miss Carsons!
11 May 2005
John Gallo
Waukegan, IL
I was 6 yeare old whhen lakehurst opened I remenber going there with my parents and grand parents eather for the opening or
soon after. i remenber the mall having a lot of reds and blues in its decore.the thing that wood make the trip most memerable
though wood be my grandfathers candy . i lived in Racine wi. at the time and we came to the mall in my grandparents 1967 ford
ltd. and he bought some sort of candy at Weiboldts and on the way home it spilled all over the back seet and stained the saten
blue fabrick.This wood be one of many trips to Lakehurst though it many years. My home town wood not get its own mall tell the
80s. When I was in collage in the early 80S some of my frends and I went to Lakehurst one night and thay had this wonderful
backery on the first floor. My freind Cathy got a cookie there and had a alergec reation to it ,and we had to cary her back to the
car. Years latter I wood move to Walkegan and wood watch the place come down. My freind Lipton! worked at the Denneys in
the parking lot, and I was there eating the day the last part of Penneys came down. I only hope that the new development brings
life back to the property . I rally dont like Gurnee Mills, and get tired of doing my shopping in other towns for basic items .
John Gallo
Waukegan, IL
I was 6 yeare old whhen lakehurst opened I remenber going there with my parents and grand parents eather for the opening or
soon after. i remenber the mall having a lot of reds and blues in its decore.the thing that wood make the trip most memerable
though wood be my grandfathers candy . i lived in Racine wi. at the time and we came to the mall in my grandparents 1967 ford
ltd. and he bought some sort of candy at Weiboldts and on the way home it spilled all over the back seet and stained the saten
blue fabrick.This wood be one of many trips to Lakehurst though it many years. My home town wood not get its own mall tell the
80s. When I was in collage in the early 80S some of my frends and I went to Lakehurst one night and thay had this wonderful
backery on the first floor. My freind Cathy got a cookie there and had a alergec reation to it ,and we had to cary her back to the
car. Years latter I wood move to Walkegan and wood watch the place come down. My freind Lipton! worked at the Denneys in
the parking lot, and I was there eating the day the last part of Penneys came down. I only hope that the new development brings
life back to the property . I rally dont like Gurnee Mills, and get tired of doing my shopping in other towns for basic items .
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