Strip Mall Churches
Posted by Julie Wenckowski on Sep 17th 2026
A popular architectural element in many communities is the outdoor strip malls that were popular in the early 20th century. But today, many of these malls line our streets with vacancy notices taped to their doors. In response to the decline in retailers occupying strip malls, houses of worship are purchasing these large spaces and repurposing them to host Sunday services and events fo
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