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 | 37 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 5 |
| 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 current anchor stores are Target, Regal Cinemas, 2 Cayuga Health centers, Michaels, and Best Buy.[3]
History
[edit]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] It has since become a Ulta Beauty and DSW (both have since been closed)
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]
On September 25, 2014, it was announced that Sears would close.[12]
On April 18, 2018, it was announced that Bon-Ton would close as part of a plan to close all locations nationwide, which left Target as the only traditional anchor left.[13]
On March 15, 2022, it was announced that Cayuga Health had purchased the former JW Rhodes/Bon-Ton and Sears buildings and converted them into health centers.[14]
On October 19, 2022, it was announced that Dick's would be relocating to the former Tops Friendly Market in the city of Ithaca.[15]
On January 19, 2023, it was announced that Regal Cinemas would close as part of a plan to close 39 theaters nationwide on February 15, 2023,[16] but the theater has since stayed open past that date.
On June 12, 2024, it was announced that a Cube Smart self-storage facility would be taking over the Best Buy and the former Dick's Sporting Goods, Ulta, and DSW spaces.[17]
Events
[edit]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.[18][19][20] Members of the local community also hold fundraising events for non-profit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity.[21]
References
[edit]- ^ "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)
- ^ "The Cornell Daily Sun 12 March 1974 — The Cornell Daily Sun". cdsun.library.cornell.edu. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ^ 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".
- ^ "Sears closing its Ithaca store". September 25, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ "Every Bon-Ton department store is closing". April 19, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Steecker, Matt. "Cayuga Health purchases former Sears, Bon-Ton storefronts at mall; has plans for multi-use". Ithaca Journal. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ Crandall, Brian. "Dick's plans move into city of Ithaca". The Ithaca Voice. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "Regal Cinemas is closing 39 more movie theaters. See the list". January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Crandall, Brian. "Large self-storage facility proposed for Ithaca Mall spaces". The Ithaca Voice. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "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]
