<p>A group of artists explored the back hallways of a mall in Providence, RI, and found the perfect place to build a private hangout. We interviewed the group's leader Michael Townsend a few years back, and he's now the subject of a new documentary called Secret Mall Apartment. Plus, mall history with Alexandra Lange.</p><p>For showtimes and more information, visit <a href="https://secretmallapartment.com" target="_blank">secretmallapartment.com</a>.</p><p>The stories in this episode originally aired in 2018 and 2022.</p><p><a href="https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=44866" target="_blank">Secret Mall Apartments</a></p>
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