Despite the reference to “Westage,” I’m pretty sure that the Great Falls Tribune means that WESTGATE Mall is going to be torn down (not TOWN down).
If this is true…well, damn. Sure, it isn’t too fancy nowadays, but it’s…well, it’s practically iconic, in some ways. To wit: these awesome display cases!
Sigh. Until we learn more details, enjoy this retro ad from 1986.
Writing has been on the wall for this since Buttrey’s pulled their grocery store out of there when they built the big one across the street. That had to be 1984-1985.