Americana Manhasset
 The focal plaza of Americana Manhasset, a center for luxury retail. | |
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| Location | Manhasset, New York |
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| Coordinates | 40°47′45″N 73°40′17″W / 40.795696°N 73.67149°W |
| Address | 2060 Northern Boulevard Manhasset, NY 11030 |
| Opening date | 1956 |
| Developer | Gerace & Castagna (now Castagna Realty) |
| Management | Castagna Realty |
| Owner | Castagna Realty |
| Architect | Peter Marino |
| No. of stores and services | 66 |
| No. of floors | 1 |
| Parking | Free Lot |
| Website | www |
Americana Manhasset is an upscale, open-air shopping mall located in Manhasset, in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. It is located along a stretch of Northern Boulevard commonly referred to as the Miracle Mile of Manhasset.[1]
History
Developed by Gerace & Castagna, Incorporated, the Americana Manhasset opened in 1956, and was transformed into the world-class shopping destination that is today through a major re-design in the 1980s.[2] Leading luxury flagship architect Peter Marino has served as the master architect since the center's transformation.[3]
As one of Long Island's most luxurious shopping malls, the Americana Manhasset includes several upscale brands, such as Hermès, Dior, Cartier, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Fendi, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, MaxMara, Celine, Tiffany & Co., and Prada, with walkways that are surrounded by gardens designed by Oheme van Sweden.[1][4] Peter Marino is Americana Manhasset's master architect.[2]
Past stores include Escada, Yves St. Laurent, Charles Jourdan, Barneys and Waldbaums, amongst others.[2][5][6]
List of stores
Brands including Hermès, Dior, Cartier, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Fendi, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, MaxMara, Celine, Audemars Piguet, Brunello Cucinelli, Burberry, Christian Louboutin, David Yurman, Ermenegildo Zegna, Hugo Boss, Jimmy Choo, Kiton, Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tesla, Versace, Van Cleef & Arpels, Valentino, Vilebrequin among the more than 60 luxury stores located at the exclusive shopping center.[7]
In popular culture
The shopping mall is referenced in the book Manhasset Stories, by Suzanne McLain Rosenwasser.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Luxury Shopping Center Long Island New York | Americana Manhasset". www.americanamanhasset.com. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
- ^ a b c "About Americana Manhasset | Americana Manhasset". www.americanamanhasset.com. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
- ^ "Commercial Property/Long Island; Upscale Shopping Centers Without Usual Anchors". The New York Times. September 7, 2003.
- ^ "Americana Manhasset | The Cultural Landscape Foundation". tclf.org. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
- ^ Wax, Alan J.; Feigenbaum, Randi (July 13, 2000). "Long Island Inc./ Americana's Waldbaum's To Shut When Lease Ends". Newsday. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
- ^ "Closing of Altman's in Manhasset Evokes Sadness and Fears". The New York Times. December 3, 1989. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Store Directory | Luxury Shopping New York | Americana Manhasset".
- ^ Rosenwasser, Suzanne McLain (2012). Manhasset Stories: More Baby Boomer Memories. Manhasset Times Media Group. ISBN 978-0615719184.
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