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'''Oglethorpe Mall''' is a super-regional shopping mall on the Southside of Savannah, Georgia, which opened in April 1969 at 7804 Abercorn Street as Savannah's first shopping mall. The main anchors were Belk-Beery, McCrory and Sears. At the time, the mall featured Savannah's first Chick Fil-A store. Other tenants included Morrison's Cafeteria (later Piccadilly, now closed), Adler's and a Piggly Wiggly. The mall was named after General James Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah and has expanded since its opening to nearly one million square feet. Among its features are several restaurants, a food court, and 118 stores. It is anchored by Belk, J. C. Penney, and Macy's. It is owned by Brookfield Properties Retail Group.
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'''Oglethorpe Mall''' is a super-regional shopping mall on the Southside of Savannah, Georgia, which opened in April 1969 at 7804 Abercorn Street as Savannah's first shopping mall. The main anchors were Belk-Beery, McCrory and Sears. At the time, the mall featured Savannah's first Chick Fil-A store. Other tenants included Morrison's Cafeteria (later Piccadilly, now closed), Adler's and a Piggly Wiggly. The mall was named after General James Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah and has expanded since its opening to nearly one million square feet. Among its features are several restaurants, a food court, and 118 stores. It is anchored by Belk, J. C. Penney, and Macy's. It is owned by Brookfield Properties Retail Group.
   
'''[[Gold Mine]]''' was a chain of arcades found inside various shopping malls (including Oglethorpe Mall) across the United States from Hawaii to New York, along with some also existing in standalone locations. They were notable for having a mineshaft theme.
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'''[[Gold Mine]]''' was a chain of arcades found inside various shopping malls (including Oglethorpe Mall) across the United States from Hawaii to New York, along with some also existing in standalone locations. They were notable for having a mineshaft theme.
   
 
==Known games==
 
==Known games==
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*''Popeye''
 
*''Popeye''
 
*''Return of the Jedi''
 
*''Return of the Jedi''
 
*''Robotron ''
 
*''Space Wars''
 
*''Spyhunter''
 
*''Spyhunter''
 
*''Star Castle''
 
*''Star Wars''
 
*''Star Wars''
 
*''Tail Gunner''
 
*''Tron''
 
*''Tron''
 
*''Warrior''
 
*''Warrior''
*''Tail Gunner''
 
*''Space Wars''
 
*''Robotron ''
 
*''Star Castle''
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
   
 
[[Gold Mine]] was owned by [[Nickels and Dimes Inc.]] (NDI) located in Carrollton, Texas. They also operated the [[Tilt]] and [[Electronic America]] chains as well until they finally decided to just focus on [[Tilt]]. All [[Gold Mine]]s would either become [[Tilt]]s or they were just closed down.
 
[[Gold Mine]] was owned by [[Nickels and Dimes Inc.]] (NDI) located in Carrollton, Texas. They also operated the [[Tilt]] and [[Electronic America]] chains as well until they finally decided to just focus on [[Tilt]]. All [[Gold Mine]]s would either become [[Tilt]]s or they were just closed down.
 
 
[[Category: Arcades in Savannah]]
 
[[Category: Arcades in Savannah]]
 
[[Category:Arcades in Georgia]]
 
[[Category:Arcades in Georgia]]

Revision as of 00:40, 4 July 2020

Gold Mine (Oglethorpe Mall)
GoldMine 9 front

The Gold Mine at Westwood Mall, Houston, Texas.

Years active ? - ?
Number of games Dozens?
Located U. S. A.
Status Closed

Oglethorpe Mall is a super-regional shopping mall on the Southside of Savannah, Georgia, which opened in April 1969 at 7804 Abercorn Street as Savannah's first shopping mall. The main anchors were Belk-Beery, McCrory and Sears. At the time, the mall featured Savannah's first Chick Fil-A store. Other tenants included Morrison's Cafeteria (later Piccadilly, now closed), Adler's and a Piggly Wiggly. The mall was named after General James Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah and has expanded since its opening to nearly one million square feet. Among its features are several restaurants, a food court, and 118 stores. It is anchored by Belk, J. C. Penney, and Macy's. It is owned by Brookfield Properties Retail Group.

Gold Mine was a chain of arcades found inside various shopping malls (including Oglethorpe Mall) across the United States from Hawaii to New York, along with some also existing in standalone locations. They were notable for having a mineshaft theme.

Known games

The games ran on quarters.

  • Asteroids
  • Dragon's Lair
  • Galaxian
  • Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
  • Joust
  • Pole Position
  • Popeye
  • Return of the Jedi
  • Robotron
  • Space Wars
  • Spyhunter
  • Star Castle
  • Star Wars
  • Tail Gunner
  • Tron
  • Warrior

Trivia

Gold Mine was owned by Nickels and Dimes Inc. (NDI) located in Carrollton, Texas. They also operated the Tilt and Electronic America chains as well until they finally decided to just focus on Tilt. All Gold Mines would either become Tilts or they were just closed down.