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The Village Shopping Center

1955 establishments in IndianaBuildings and structures in Gary, IndianaShopping malls established in 1955Shopping malls in Indiana

The Village Shopping Center is an enclosed shopping mall in Gary, Indiana. Built in 1955, it includes vacant anchors last occupied by Marshalls and US Factory Outlets.

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The Village Shopping Center
West 35th Avenue, Gary

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West 35th Avenue
46408 Gary
Indiana, United States
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