See what some of Houston's favorite malls looked like when they opened

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This weekend many Houstonians will no doubt find themselves at one of the many area malls and shopping centers on the hunt for holiday deals.

It’s the American way to while away the hours after Thanksgiving on a shopping binge just after an eating binge, right?

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Chron.com put together a collection of photos of what some of the area’s shopping sanctuaries - past and present - looked like when they first opened, back when they were new and shiny and didn’t have chewing gum stuck on the floors - you know who you are.

Back in the '60s and '70s, mall openings were distinguished occasions with politicians and celebrities coming out to cut ribbons and take photos with fans. That same spirit was rekindled earlier this fall when a handful of Dick's Sporting Goods locations opened in the Houston area.

Take a look back at Houston malls when they first opened in the gallery above.