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     "quote": "The idea for Midtown Plaza started with discussions between Gilbert J.C. McCurdy, owner of the McCurdy's department stores, and Maurice F. Forman, owner of the B. Forman Co. department stores, in 1956.",
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     "quote": "Designed by Victor Gruen, the plaza was opened before on April 10, 1962, before a crowd of 5,000.",
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