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On a brisk St. Patrickâs Day in 1971, eager shoppers joined local dignitaries, the Science Hill High School band and Miss Johnson City to cut the ribbon on the cityâs new âMiracleâ Mall â a shopping center that promised to be a commercial hub for the region. A bulletin in the Johnson City Press-Chronicle advertising the grand opening lauded the facilityâs free parking for 1,770 cars and the ability to shop in 72 degree, year-round comfort, which was likely a relief to the shoppers standing outside in the 40-degree chill on that Wednesday 50 years ago. About 20 stores were opening that day, the ad declared, with another dozen on their way. ....