For a brief moment in time, the United States had their own Pokemon Center. Opening in 2001, closed in 2005, the pokemon center NYC left a lasting legacy, and shaped the future for all Pokemon Centers outside of Japan.
This video would not have been possible without the Pokemon Center New York Historical website.
https://pokemoncenternewyork.com/
Retro Alli's video on Pokemon Center NYC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLk41GLQ8JI
Hard4Game's video on the Gotta Catch Em All machine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVhqlol6k9o