Belk, Monroe, North Carolina. circa 1955. (Belk, Inc.)Frequent LiveMalls contributor Patrick Richardson went to the Monroe Mall in Monroe, North Carolina, and took these great pictures (below) of the Belk store there. His comments are in italics below.
This is Belk's store # 1 -- obviously the original store was downtown [above] -- when it moved to the Monroe Mall [in 1979], it kept the same store number. The Belk store is so desperate for room they have leased two storefronts in the mall (shown below).
Belk, Monroe Mall, Monroe, North Carolina. Exterior entrance, 11/2/06. (Pat Richardson)I've always thought the exterior was a bit strange--the Belk's sign is too one far side--leaving the area where the doors are fairly plain (other than the "Belk-blue" awning and cool stone border). This is the back entrance--there are three entrances---all look the same.
Belk, Monroe Mall, Monroe, North Carolina. Exterior entrance detail, 11/2/06. (Pat Richardson)Close-up of the side doors--always loved the "shop tonight until..." message over the doors
Belk, Monroe Mall, Monroe, North Carolina. Mall entrance, 11/2/06. (Pat Richardson)Never knew what to think of the Belk "cube" on a pedestal--and I always thought the gold metal awning was unusual.
Belk Home Store, Monroe Mall, Monroe, North Carolina. Mall entrance, 11/2/06. (Pat Richardson)The Belk Home Store--this is in a storefront just outside of the store--it was an Italian restaurant for years.
Belk Kids Store, Monroe Mall, Monroe, North Carolina. Mall entrance, 11/2/06. (Pat Richardson)The Belk Kids Department---again in a storefront--about five doors down from the main store.Thanks to Patrick for this great contribution.
