From the archives: ‘Mayfair’ was once more to Wilmington than just a shopping center

Rewind back another 32 years, and Wilmington businesses would’ve called it ‘Mayfair.’

According to the May 19, 1972, edition of the Wilmington Morning Star, a host of local businesses united for a Thursday-Saturday push called Mayfair Days Sales. Led by the Wilmington Merchants Association, it was presented to bring more people from nearby places to the Port City.

An editorial noted “traditionally, these early Spring days are choice ones for shoppers in Wilmington stores.”

While “many values and bargains” were offered, there was also a “Lucky Shoppers” event where people could win $1,000 in prizes donated “by some 80 merchants.”