I have been reading a lot recently about the impact malls have had on our communities and lives. All these malls are now reaching the end of their lifespans and are being overtaken by concrete cancer, and malaise. It is already too late to save the small businesses across America, and the world, that the malls displaced. One of the reasons we started Small is because we believe in small business, and the independence and community they engender. These photos are by Karla and James Murray for their book Store Fronts: The Disappearing Face of New York.
















It is sad :( Good job doing what you are doing - There are lots of us still out here, but it has to be on the internet not in store fronts now. That is good in a way because it really opens the way for moms who want to stay home with their kids to create and work from home! People are turning against what is mass produced also to an extent and realizing they need things that are beautiful and personal in their lives...
Posted by: sharon | 04/19/2010 at 07:25 AM
So so excited to see Clover Deli in the bunch. I live across the street from Clover and love having a long-standing family business right in the neighborhood. Plus, their iced coffee is the best in NYC.
Posted by: Simone | 04/21/2010 at 09:42 AM
beautiful pictures
Posted by: molly-meg | 06/01/2010 at 05:25 PM