Mall bookstores the chains have given up on mall stores, and indies show little appetite for filling the void. Century iii mall 14 stores shopping in west mifflin. Bob allen, century iii mall, local tv, new dimension comics. Century iii mall loses another anchor store pittsburgh.
See the list of upcoming special events and deals at the mall. It was the third largest shopping mall in the world when it opened in 1979. Save money on fye and find store or outlet near me. Apr 16, 2019 now all but empty except for a remaining jcpenney anchor, century iii mall ranks among the regions five largest, at more than 1. I worked with a woman who had previously worked at a store in century iii. The malls fortunes began to reverse by 1999 as nearby competition in the form of the waterfront opened in nearby homestead, which has expanded over the years. Amazon books filed plans last week to build out a 5,200squarefoot store at the westfield century city mall, according to permits. When the century iii mall in the south of pittsburgh, pennsylvania opened in 1979, it was the thirdlargest enclosed shopping center on earth. Opened in 1979, century iii mall was the result of a mutually beneficial partnership between regional real estate magnate edward debartolo of youngstown, ohio, who wanted to build a giant mall, and the u. Finish line century iii mall has the latest running shoes, basketball sneakers, casual shoes, athletic clothing and gear from top brands like nike, jordan, adidas, under armour, puma, fila and champion.
In the 90s camelot moved down to the center court area where the current f. The mall was originally developed and owned by edward j. Century iii mall to lose another anchor store as dicks sporting goods shutters. In its prime, century iii mall boasted over 200 stores, services and eateries, which at the time was the largest enclosed shopping center in the pittsburgh area by store count. Kaufmanns was a pittsburgh icon, and the century iii store was also an icon for the early days of the mall. May 07, 2019 new dimension comics owner todd mcdevitt says business is great at his new, larger location at the waterfront after being forced out of century iii mall. Century iii mall evicting tenants, comic book store owner. Century iii mall in west mifflin is boarded up wtae.
Mar 26, 2019 a photo of the sign was posted on the facebook group, century iii mall memories. Century iii mall west mifflin 2020 all you need to. Covid19 updates and store safety measures if youre searching for one of the best shoe stores in west mifflin, pa, look no further. The first floor in the searshornes wing was really the second level of the rest of the mall, and the second level of that wing created essentially the third level of the mall, hence the name century iii. For corporate company, please visit moonbeam management or call 7029682474. Penney will be the only anchor tenant for a mall that once boasted more than 200. Get in contact to get more info about leasing opportunities. Comic book store thriving at the waterfront new dimension comics found new life in a larger location after being forced out of the mall in west mifflin. Fye store or outlet store located in west mifflin, pennsylvania century iii mall location, address. Comic book store thriving at the waterfront century iii mall leases terminated, tenants told they have 30 days to vacate century iii mall was sold tuesday and then. Here at the bethel park half price books store, we have something for everyone. From 19962011, century iii was owned and operated by simon property group. Camelot music century iii mall first floor in front of gimbels this location is now foot locker on the first floor. New dimension comics owner todd mcdevitt says business is great at his new, larger location at the waterfront after being forced out of century iii mall.
Century iii mall was an enclosed shopping mall located in the southern pittsburgh suburb of west mifflin, pennsylvania. The mall featured a unique design in that it was a 2level mall, but a splitlevel mall. Visit jcpenney optical at century iii mall in west mifflin, pa, for eyeglasses and contacts from fashionable brands for men, women, and children your health and safety are important to us, which is why, out of an abundance of caution, we are temporarily closing our optical centers to prevent the spread of covid19. The century iii mall planning began in 1976 and opened in 1979. The owner of century iii is betting that a movie theater could help revitalize the struggling west mifflin mall. Century iii mall west mifflin, pennsylvania shopping mall. Name required email required comment required submit. Century iii mall memories to anyone whos wondering whether the jcpenney store at century iii will close, were hearing from a source that store employees are still being told that they will be returning to the store once it reopens and that the company has not released any info on closing stores yet. Around 199899 camelot was acquired by trans world entertainment and the name was changed to f. Visit century iii mall on your trip to west mifflin or united. Whether its a popup book for baby sister, a comic for older brother, a classic movie for mom or a paperback thriller for grandpa, we probably have what they want.
Century iii mall is located in west mifflin, pennsylvania and offers 14 stores scroll down for century iii mall shopping information. Greeley shoppers flood mall, search for black friday deals amid sleep depriviation its the only day i like to shop, she rhoadarmer said friday while taking a break with her family at the greeley malls food court. Since im too young to bar hop, i guess ill be going mall hopping with my friends this weekend. A photo of the sign was posted on the facebook group, century iii mall memories.
We saw the final gasps being taken as century iii mall finally failed. Century iii owners hope to demolish nearly vacant mall. Shopping is simple, convenient and stressfree at century iii mall with the mall s more than 120 specialty stores and services, including macys, jcpenney, sears, and dicks sporting goods. Century iii mall evicting tenants, comic book store owner glad to be gone by bob allen february 17, 2019 at 8. New dimension comics waterfront 26 photos comic books.
Feb 14, 2014 its funny, but even in those days this mall was starting to get a reputation for have a problem with hoodlums. View all hotels near century iii mall on tripadvisor. With the smoked glass on the exterior of the store, the store was completely unique from the rest of the mall, said eric salmons of c3nostalgia, an organization that documents the century iiis history. Salon service menu at jcpenney century iii mall cut, color, style. Century iii shoppers share fond remembrances of mall. Century iii mall is an ailing enclosed shopping mall located in the southern pittsburgh suburb. Even though we did spend a good amount of money at century iii, it seems to be more about having fun and i had a ton of fun at malls on the past, it brings me together with all of my friends. Bradleys books century iii mall 3075 clairton rd west mifflin, pa 15123. Camelot music century iii camelot music century iii mall. With three stories and over 200 stores, it was the. Anchor stores jcpenney and dicks sporting goods are the only stores that remain open after the mall abruptly closed because it was recently deemed unsafe.
Century iii mall west mifflin 2020 all you need to know. Century iii mall owner seeks extension for chapter 11. In confusing day, century iii mall appears sold, then not by current ownera new owner for the century iii mall might be the ticket for needed revitalization. New dimension comics found new life in a larger location after being forced out of the mall in west mifflin. Touring a deserted, dystopian mall in pennsylvania atlas. The remaining stores scrambling as they were told by moonbeam to get out. Mondaysaturday 10am8pm sunday 11am5pm weekly events. Sep 23, 2010 neatly perched atop a giant slag pile nine miles southeast of downtown pittsburgh, century iii mall has an interesting name and an even more interesting history.
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