The Shops at Ithaca Mall
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| Location | Lansing, New York, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 42°29′00″N 76°29′30″W / 42.48333°N 76.49167°W |
| Address | 40 Catherwood Road |
| Opening date | 1976 |
| Developer | The Pyramid Companies |
| Owner | Namdar[1] |
| No. of stores and services | 58 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 7 |
| Total retail floor area | 622,920 square feet[2] |
| No. of floors | 1 |
| Parking | Parking lot |
| Website | The Shops at Ithaca Mall |
The Shops at Ithaca Mall, formerly known as the Pyramid Mall Ithaca, is a shopping center located in Lansing, New York, just north of the city of Ithaca. The mall is situated in the junction between NYS Route 13 and North Triphammer Road. With a range of national chain stores and a food court, The Shops at Ithaca Mall caters to the Tompkins County and Cortland County region. The mall's currently anchor stores are Target, Regal Cinemas, Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Michaels.[3]
History
The mall was developed by The Pyramid Companies and opened in 1976. There was widespread community opposition to its development.[4][5] Originally called Pyramid Mall Ithaca, the mall was renamed The Shops at Ithaca Mall in 2007 under new management.[6] The mall has undergone significant changes since its opening, with all four original anchor stores (JW Rhodes, JCPenney, Montgomery Ward, and Hills, later Ames) replaced. In 2002, JCPenney closed and became Best Buy, Borders Books & Music, and Dick's Sporting Goods. At the time of the relocation of the Regal Cinemas from its original site adjacent to Cafe Square in 2007, the mall was renamed from Pyramid Mall Ithaca.[7] When Borders went out of business in 2011, the store became Ultimate Athletics.[8]
The original Hills/Ames space became Regal Cinemas in 2007.[9]
There is also a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals annex for animal adoption. The annex has a "Kid's Corner" with picture books, stuffed animals, and adoptable cats and kittens. It also provides Pre-School Story Hour and Craft free to the public.[10][11]
Events
The Shops at Ithaca Mall hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Past events included a spinoff of the American Idol Contest, bridal show, two weddings with Cayuga Radio Group, health and wellness fair, and a pet day.[12][13][14] Members of the local community also hold fundraising events for non-profit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity.[15]
References
- ^ "Namdar Realty Group".
- ^ "Pyramid Management Group".
- ^ "Review: 'Cellar' full of laughs at Kitchen show".
- ^ Kowinski, William Severini. The Malling of America (2000 ed.) (ISBN 978-1401036768)
- ^ "Pyramid Asks For Building Permit". The Cornell Daily Sun. March 12, 1974. Retrieved March 10, 2010.
- ^ Dan Veaner (July 7, 2007). "Business Profile: The Shops at Ithaca Mall". Lansing Star. Retrieved June 15, 2010.
- ^ "Business Profile: The Shops at Ithaca Mall".
- ^ "Ithaca's Team BombSquad finding footing on national MMA scene".
- ^ Dan Veaner (July 13, 2007). "Regal Opens 14 Stadium Cinemas". Lansing Star. Retrieved June 15, 2010.
- ^ "SPCA of Tompkins County".
- ^ "SPCA of Tompkins County".
- ^ "WYXL 97.3 Lite Rock - Brian Stoll". literock973.com. Archived from the original on 24 January 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Married at the Mall - WYXL 97.3 Lite Rock". Archived from the original on 2010-03-01. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
- ^ "Puppy Meet and Greet – Socialization". 17 April 2010.
- ^ "Rowers Help Habitat for Humanity". The Ithaca Journal. May 31, 2010. Retrieved June 15, 2010. [dead link]
