'Where the sun don't shine and the rain never falls': Avalon Mall turns 50

When the Avalon Mall opened its doors 50 years ago this week, it became the first of its kind in St. John's.

Many stores have come and gone from the Kenmount Road mall, with some main staplesKearney's Watch Repair has been in the building since 1969.

Happy 50th birthday, Avalon Mall

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Fifty years ago this week, the biggest mall in St. John's opened its doors. Here's a look back.

The first of two St. John's malls even inspired a Wonderful Grand Band classic called the Babylon Mall.

Watch archival video of the Avalon Mall in the player above.