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Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights, 1972+

Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights, just outside Sacramento, California, opened April 19, 1972. The mall was developed by Ernest W. Hahn and Cordano Associates. It was the area's premier shopping destination with Weinstocks anchoring the north mall, JC Penney and Liberty House to the east, and Sears occupying the south mall. Macy's acquired the Liberty House location in 1984 and Weinstocks in 1996. Inside Sunrise Mall. The back of the postcard reads: "Ultra modern, enclosed air conditioned complex affords shopping in comfort. Citrus Heights, California." It is postmarked 1987 and most likely was taken from the Macy's court, looking northward towards Weinstocks. The geometric patterns on the ceiling and lighting reminds me of Krypton in the movie Superman. The ceiling was heavily remodeled in 1999 and the only reminder of these patterns is the tiled floor, which was barely touched by the 1999 remodel. Macy's at Sunrise Mall The Macy's at Sunrise Mall in Cit...