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| location = [[St. Joseph, Missouri]], United States |
| location = [[St. Joseph, Missouri]], United States |
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| coordinates = {{Coord|39.77452|-94.80059|format=dms|display=inline,title|type:landmark_region:US-MO}} |
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| address = 3702 Frederick Ave, St Joseph, MO 64506 |
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| opening_date = 1965 |
| opening_date = 1965 |
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| developer = [[Sherman Dreiseszun]] |
| developer = [[Sherman Dreiseszun]] |
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| owner = Craig Realty Group |
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| number_of_stores = 50+ |
| number_of_stores = 50+ (43 open) |
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| number_of_anchors = 4 ( |
| number_of_anchors = 4 (1 open, 3 vacant) |
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| floor_area = {{Convert|611630|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}<ref>[http://www.mdmgt.com/_pdf/userUploads/East_Hills_1-2013_PACKAGE.pdf Map]{{Dead link|date=August 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} at mdmgt.com</ref> |
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| floors = 1 |
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| publictransit = {{Bus icon}} [[St. Joseph Transit]] |
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| website = {{url|shopeasthills.com}} |
| website = {{url|shopeasthills.com}} |
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'''East Hills |
'''East Hills Shopping Center''' is an enclosed [[shopping mall]] in [[St. Joseph, Missouri]], United States. Opened in 1965, the mall currently features [[JCPenney]] as its only anchor tenant. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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East Hills |
East Hills Shopping Center was built by [[Sherman Dreiseszun]] in 1965 as one of the first malls in the [[Midwestern United States]].<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HtJbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=s1INAAAAIBAJ&pg=2116,6349177&dq=east-hills-mall+st-joseph+1965&hl=en State has 'mall fever']. St. Joseph News-Press. October 27, 1981.</ref> Original tenants included [[Montgomery Ward]], [[JCPenney]], [[Safeway Inc.]], Katz Drug, [[F. W. Woolworth Company|Woolworth's]], and Hirsch Brothers department store.<ref>{{cite book|title=CSA Super Markets |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=c0RPAAAAYAAJ |date=April 1964 |publisher=Lebhar-Friedman}}</ref> The mall was expanded in 1988, and [[Dillard's]] and [[Sears]] were added then.<ref>[http://www.shopeasthills.com/info/about East Hills :: About Us :: 3702 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO. 64506 :: (816) 279-5667]. Shopeasthills.com. Retrieved on 2013-10-29.</ref> |
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Throughout the 1990s East Hills lost many tenants, including [[F. W. Woolworth Company|Woolworth's]], [[Sunglass Hut]], [[A&W Restaurants|A&W]], and [[Osco Drug]] (formerly Katz Drug). Montgomery Ward closed in 2001, when that retail chain declared bankruptcy. By 2005 a locally owned furniture retailer located in that space, and later closed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140610220657/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-14700026.html Furniture store going into former Montgomery Ward]. St. Joseph News-Press. July 8, 2005.</ref> From 2005 to 2008, [[Gadzooks (retailer)|Gadzooks]], [[Famous Footwear]], [[Waldenbooks]], [[Lerner New York]], [[Lane Bryant]], [[f.y.e.]], and Coach House Gifts (a [[Hallmark]] retailer) were other tenants to leave East Hills. The mall was renovated extensively throughout 2008 and 2009 with the addition of a [[food court]], and in 2011 [[Gordmans]] opened in the former Montgomery Ward space. From 2012 on many other new tenants were announced and opened, including [[Christopher & Banks]], [[Charlotte Russe (clothing retailer)|Charlotte Russe]], [[Justice (store)|Justice]], and [[Victoria's Secret]]. |
Throughout the 1990s East Hills lost many tenants, including [[F. W. Woolworth Company|Woolworth's]], [[Sunglass Hut]], [[A&W Restaurants|A&W]], and [[Osco Drug]] (formerly Katz Drug). Montgomery Ward closed in 2001, when that retail chain declared bankruptcy. By 2005 a locally owned furniture retailer located in that space, and later closed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140610220657/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-14700026.html Furniture store going into former Montgomery Ward]. St. Joseph News-Press. July 8, 2005.</ref> From 2005 to 2008, [[Gadzooks (retailer)|Gadzooks]], [[Famous Footwear]], [[Waldenbooks]], [[Lerner New York]], [[Lane Bryant]], [[f.y.e.]], and Coach House Gifts (a [[Hallmark]] retailer) were other tenants to leave East Hills. The mall was renovated extensively throughout 2008 and 2009 with the addition of a [[food court]], and in 2011 [[Gordmans]] opened in the former Montgomery Ward space. From 2012 on many other new tenants were announced and opened, including [[Christopher & Banks]], [[Charlotte Russe (clothing retailer)|Charlotte Russe]], [[Justice (store)|Justice]], and [[Victoria's Secret]]. Off Broadway Shoes, [[Charming Charlie]], [[The Children's Place]], Fun Run, and [[Spencer Gifts]]<ref>[http://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/article_1d209d92-6949-53e3-aead-54b3861c2f6a.html/ Spencer's Gifts coming to the mall]. St. Joseph News-Press. Feb 26, 2014. Retrieved on March 21, 2016.</ref> were also new tenants recruited to East Hills.<ref>[http://www.stjosephpost.com/2012/08/13/new-tenants-announced-at-east-hills-mall/ New Tenants Announced At East Hills Mall] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110184106/http://www.stjosephpost.com/2012/08/13/new-tenants-announced-at-east-hills-mall/ |date=2014-01-10 }}. St. Joseph Post. August 8, 2013. Retrieved on October 29, 2013.</ref> |
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In 2014, East Hills |
In 2014, East Hills Shopping Center gained unexpected attention for a back-to-school ad that went viral on the Internet due to its perceived poor quality.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.businessinsider.com/east-hills-shopping-center-commercial-2014-8|title = This Shopping Center's Commercial Jingle Is A Painful Reminder That Malls Are Doomed|date = August 18, 2014|accessdate = August 19, 2014|website = Business Insider|publisher = |last = Moss|first = Caroline}} |
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</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/companies/east-hills-us-shopping-centre-gains-viral-fame-with-cringeworthy-backtoschool-commercial/story-fnkjkme5-1227029011137?nk=91bd0d009e3e9d68a88c00b115f780d4|title = East Hills, US shopping centre, gains viral fame with cringe-worthy back-to-school commercial|date = August 19, 2014|accessdate = August 19, 2014|website = Melbourne Herald-Sun|publisher = |last = |first = }} |
</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/companies/east-hills-us-shopping-centre-gains-viral-fame-with-cringeworthy-backtoschool-commercial/story-fnkjkme5-1227029011137?nk=91bd0d009e3e9d68a88c00b115f780d4|title = East Hills, US shopping centre, gains viral fame with cringe-worthy back-to-school commercial|date = August 19, 2014|accessdate = August 19, 2014|website = Melbourne Herald-Sun|publisher = |last = |first = }} |
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Later in 2015, [[Party City]] opened on the north side of the mall next to |
Later in 2015, [[Party City]] opened on the north side of the mall next to JCPenney.<ref>[http://www.newspressnow.com/news/business/article_aad87ea3-5606-574e-9afa-acf3c901318d.html Party City starts construction at East Hills]. St. Joseph News-Press. February 27, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.newspressnow.com/news/business/article_66349436-944c-5476-a15b-043ef55be69a.html Party City opens today at the mall]. St. Joseph News-Press. July 7, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.</ref> In May 2017, one of the anchor retailers, Sears, permanently closed its doors. |
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2017, one of the anchor retailers, Sears, permanently closed its doors. |
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In 2018, the mall established an area of smaller shops, located behind Topsy's, called 'The River' which focus on featuring small town businesses and boutiques. |
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In August 2020, Gordmans permanently closed their doors as well. |
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In August 2020, Gordmans permanently closed its doors. The [[COVID-19 pandemic]] brought many businesses to a close. On August 27, 2022, Dillard's permanently closed its doors, leaving JCPenney as the last remaining anchor store. Party City also closed their store in April 2023.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/business/dillards-clearance-again-announces-closing/article_16898538-0db0-11ed-bbe8-537b8361984a.html | title=Dillard's Clearance again announces closing }}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.shopeasthills.com Official website] |
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| Location | St. Joseph, Missouri, United States |
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| Coordinates | 39°46′28″N 94°48′02″W / 39.77452°N 94.80059°W |
| Address | 3702 Frederick Ave, St Joseph, MO 64506 |
| Opening date | 1965 |
| Developer | Sherman Dreiseszun |
| Owner | Craig Realty Group |
| No. of stores and services | 50+ (43 open) |
| No. of anchor tenants | 4 (1 open, 3 vacant) |
| Total retail floor area | 611,630 sq ft (56,822 m2)[1] |
| No. of floors | 1 |
| Public transit access |  St. Joseph Transit |
| Website | shopeasthills |
East Hills Shopping Center is an enclosed shopping mall in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. Opened in 1965, the mall currently features JCPenney as its only anchor tenant.
History
East Hills Shopping Center was built by Sherman Dreiseszun in 1965 as one of the first malls in the Midwestern United States.[2] Original tenants included Montgomery Ward, JCPenney, Safeway Inc., Katz Drug, Woolworth's, and Hirsch Brothers department store.[3] The mall was expanded in 1988, and Dillard's and Sears were added then.[4]
Throughout the 1990s East Hills lost many tenants, including Woolworth's, Sunglass Hut, A&W, and Osco Drug (formerly Katz Drug). Montgomery Ward closed in 2001, when that retail chain declared bankruptcy. By 2005 a locally owned furniture retailer located in that space, and later closed.[5] From 2005 to 2008, Gadzooks, Famous Footwear, Waldenbooks, Lerner New York, Lane Bryant, f.y.e., and Coach House Gifts (a Hallmark retailer) were other tenants to leave East Hills. The mall was renovated extensively throughout 2008 and 2009 with the addition of a food court, and in 2011 Gordmans opened in the former Montgomery Ward space. From 2012 on many other new tenants were announced and opened, including Christopher & Banks, Charlotte Russe, Justice, and Victoria's Secret. Off Broadway Shoes, Charming Charlie, The Children's Place, Fun Run, and Spencer Gifts[6] were also new tenants recruited to East Hills.[7]
In 2014, East Hills Shopping Center gained unexpected attention for a back-to-school ad that went viral on the Internet due to its perceived poor quality.[8][9]
Later in 2015, Party City opened on the north side of the mall next to JCPenney.[10][11] In May 2017, one of the anchor retailers, Sears, permanently closed its doors.
In 2018, the mall established an area of smaller shops, located behind Topsy's, called 'The River' which focus on featuring small town businesses and boutiques.
In August 2020, Gordmans permanently closed its doors. The COVID-19 pandemic brought many businesses to a close. On August 27, 2022, Dillard's permanently closed its doors, leaving JCPenney as the last remaining anchor store. Party City also closed their store in April 2023.[12]
References
- ^ Map[permanent dead link] at mdmgt.com
- ^ State has 'mall fever'. St. Joseph News-Press. October 27, 1981.
- ^ CSA Super Markets. Lebhar-Friedman. April 1964.
- ^ East Hills :: About Us :: 3702 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO. 64506 :: (816) 279-5667. Shopeasthills.com. Retrieved on 2013-10-29.
- ^ Furniture store going into former Montgomery Ward. St. Joseph News-Press. July 8, 2005.
- ^ Spencer's Gifts coming to the mall. St. Joseph News-Press. Feb 26, 2014. Retrieved on March 21, 2016.
- ^ New Tenants Announced At East Hills Mall Archived 2014-01-10 at the Wayback Machine. St. Joseph Post. August 8, 2013. Retrieved on October 29, 2013.
- ^ Moss, Caroline (August 18, 2014). "This Shopping Center's Commercial Jingle Is A Painful Reminder That Malls Are Doomed". Business Insider. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
- ^ "East Hills, US shopping centre, gains viral fame with cringe-worthy back-to-school commercial". Melbourne Herald-Sun. August 19, 2014. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
- ^ Party City starts construction at East Hills. St. Joseph News-Press. February 27, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ^ Party City opens today at the mall. St. Joseph News-Press. July 7, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ^ "Dillard's Clearance again announces closing".