Summary
Central Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in Port Arthur, Texas, United States. Opened in 1982, it features Dillard's, J. C. Penney, Target, TJ Maxx and a B&B Theatre.
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| Location | Port Arthur, Texas, United States |
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| Coordinates | 29°56′53″N 93°59′20″W / 29.948°N 93.989°W |
| Address | 3100 Highway 365 |
| Opening date | 1982[1] |
| Developer | Warmack Company |
| Owner | 4th Dimension Properties |
| No. of stores and services | 64[1] |
| No. of anchor tenants | 8 (4 open, 4 vacant) |
| Total retail floor area | 705,158 square feet (66,000 m2)[1] |
| No. of floors | 1 |
History edit
The mall opened in 1982 with J. C. Penney, Dillard's, Sears, Bealls (now Stage), and The White House. Target was added in 2004.[2] Hurricane Rita destroyed the roof of the Dillard's store, which reopened in 2006.[3][4] Hobby Lobby, which replaced the former White House store, was damaged beyond repair. Hobby Lobby is also now closed.[5] Other parts of the mall sustained roof damage as well.[6]
Bed Bath & Beyond joined the mall in late 2006-early 2007.[7] Steve & Barry's, added in 2005, closed in 2008.[8] The space was previously Old Navy, which closed in 2004.[9]
In 2013, TJ Maxx and Shoe Dept. Encore were added.[10] The former replaced a Luby's and a Gap which had closed in 2005,[11] and the latter replaced the former Old Navy/Steve & Barry's.
On December 28, 2018, it was announced that Sears would be closing as part of a plan to close 80 stores nationwide. The store closed in March 2019.[12]
On September 15, 2022, it was announced that Bed Bath & Beyond would be closing as part of a plan to close 150 stores nationwide.[13]
In February 2024, 4th Dimension Properties acquired the Central Mall and announced that they are making additions and improvements to the mall. [14]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Fact sheet" (PDF). Jones Lang LaSalle. Retrieved 14 November 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Target store's incentive mess was avoidable". Beaumont Enterprise. 31 December 2003. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Doiron, Darragh (30 June 2006). "Dillard's employees give construction workers special treatment". Port Arthur News. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Smith, Mike D. (21 October 2006). "Dillard's reopens at PA's mall". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Koonce, Sherry (8 November 2013). "PA Council to vote again on Hobby Lobby issue". Port Arthur News. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Lane, Jacquelline (2 July 2006). "Central Mall coming back bigger". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Smith, Mike D. (6 October 2006). "Grand opening". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ "Steve & Barry's Central Mall store to close". Beaumont Enterprise. 2 September 2008. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Wallach, Dan (3 September 2004). "Old Navy in PA closing". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Batson, Monique (26 March 2013). "Olive Branch opens in Groves; TJ Maxx coming to Port Arthur". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Macias, Angela (15 January 2005). "Gap store at Central Mall closes Jan. 25". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Thomas, Lauren (2018-12-28). "Sears is closing 80 more stores in March, faces possible liquidation". CNBC. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
- ^ "Bed Bath & Beyond is closing about 150 stores. Here's a map of ones on the list so far". September 15, 2022.
- ^ Lawrence, Scott. "New Central Mall owner planning improvements, additions". Fox 4 Beaumont.
External links edit
- Official website