Chris Bores

About the Author

Chris Bores is a dedicated historian and author with a deep passion for preserving the cultural and architectural legacies of American retail spaces. Born and raised in the Midwest, he has spent decades researching the rise and fall of shopping malls, drawing from personal memories and extensive archival work to chronicle their impact on communities. His writing bridges nostalgia and scholarly insight, offering readers a vivid journey through the golden age of suburban commerce. In his acclaimed book, Toledo’s Southwyck Mall: A History, Bores meticulously documents the mall's evolution from a bustling hub in the 1970s to its eventual closure, highlighting stories of local shoppers, merchants, and the socio-economic shifts that reshaped urban landscapes. Through his work, Bores invites us to reflect on how these once-vibrant spaces mirror broader changes in American society.