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Park Lane Mall, formerly Park Lane Centre, in Reno celebrated its Phase II grand opening in March 1967 (Nevada State Journal, 1967). Phase I was the opening of the Sears department store in September 1965 (Nevada State Journal, 1967). Two more phases, including the addition of the Weinstocks-Hale department store had yet to be completed (Nevada State Journal, 1967). Park Lane mall map  from the Nevada State Journal, March 9, 1967. This mall map displays the original layout and stores. The caption under the mall map reads “Parking for 3000 cars. When completed Park Lane will have over 50 fine stores to serve you.” Park Lane Centre was Reno’s first regional shopping mall, luring Sears from its original downtown Reno location. Weinstock's would join Park Lane on July 31, 1967. Closing of Park Lane Mall Before the ink dried on the deal, the owners of Park Lane Mall, M&H Realty Partners, announced the closure of the Reno landmark. The final day of the mall will be January 31, 2007. ...