05/24/2026
I can’t remember the first time I ever walked into Monmouth Mall… but I’ll never forget the last.
In 2024, before the demolition and transformation into Monmouth Square, I took one final walk through a place that was part of growing up in Monmouth County.
On a rainy Memorial Day weekend, this would have been the mall’s time to shine — escaping the weather, killing time in the food court, late-night movies, meetups at TGI Fridays, back-to-school shopping, first jobs, first dates, and memories we didn’t realize were becoming history.
As a real estate agent, I understand how places evolve. As someone who grew up here, I also know that redevelopment doesn’t just change buildings — it changes the map of our memories.
What’s your favorite Monmouth Mall memory?