Fountains
A larger fountain occupied the west center court and a much larger, multi-tiered fountain took up the main center court with an orange glass elevator. This fountain was loud enough to be heard throughout the east wing of the mall, and its water jets shot above the second floor balcony. It was also the sight of various pranks, including "fountain jumping", "soaping", urinating and other rituals. It was a very popular wishing well, but unfortunately was rumored to be a portal for demonic spirits from other dimensions when it was illuminated at night. Because of the special threat the fountain posed, spells were often cast to ward off evil entities lurking beneath the water. Children's wishing coins would be fished out to be used later at the arcade. During holidays, the fountain would be filled in to accommodate the Christmas display for Santa.
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Clouds and eclipses stain both moon and sun,
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All men make faults, and even I in this,
Authorizing thy trespass with compare,
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—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
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—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)