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 is currently anchored by Target, Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, and a 14 screen Regal Theater.[2]

The Shops at Ithaca Mall
LocationLansing, New York, U.S.
Coordinates42°29′00″N 76°29′30″W
Address40 Catherwood Road
Opening date1976
DeveloperThe Pyramid Companies
No. of stores and services58
No. of anchor tenants3
Total retail floor area622,920 square feet[1]
ParkingParking lot
WebsiteThe Shops at Ithaca Mall

History

The mall was developed by The Pyramid Companies and opened in 1976. There was widespread community opposition to its development.[3][4] Originally called Pyramid Mall Ithaca, the mall was renamed The Shops at Ithaca Mall in 2007 under new management.[5] 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, J. C. Penney 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.[6] When Borders went out of business in 2011, the store became Ultimate Athletics.[7]

The original Hills/Ames space became Regal Cinemas in 2007.[8]

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.[9][10]

Anchors

In 2014, the adjacent Sears store, which was added to the mall in 1987, closed,[11] with Ultimate Athletics moving to its location.

On April 17, 2018, Bon-Ton announced it was going out of business. Liquidation sales ran for 10 to 12 weeks.[12] The store closed on August 31, 2018.

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.[13][14][15] Members of the local community also hold fundraising events for non-profit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity.[16]

References
  1. http://www.pyramidmg.com/index.php?page=shops-at-ithaca-mall
  2. http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/entertainment/2015/09/14/review-cellar-full-laughs-kitchen-show/72271822/
  3. Kowinski, William Severini. The Malling of America (2000 ed.) (ISBN 978-1401036768)
  4. "Pyramid Asks For Building Permit". The Cornell Daily Sun. March 12, 1974. Retrieved March 10, 2010.
  5. Dan Veaner (July 7, 2007). "Business Profile: The Shops at Ithaca Mall". Lansing Star. Retrieved June 15, 2010.
  6. http://www.lansingstar.com/home/141/3100-business-profile-the-shops-at-ithaca-mall
  7. http://www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca-s-team-bombsquad-finding-footing-on-national-mma-scene/article_163c27d8-67e0-11e1-9669-001871e3ce6c.html?mode=jqm
  8. Dan Veaner (July 13, 2007). "Regal Opens 14 Stadium Cinemas". Lansing Star. Retrieved June 15, 2010.
  9. http://www.spcaonline.com/index.php/donations/spcaannex
  10. http://www.spcaonline.com/index.php/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2010/07/05/1808/-/MTc4NzRjMmU3YWFlYzgzYTc3MzA0Yz
  11. http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/money/2014/09/25/sears-closing-ithaca/16233707/
  12. Katie Sullivan (April 20, 2018). "Bon-Ton bankruptcy clearance sales begin in Johnson City, Ithaca, Horseheads". Press Connects. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  13. http://www.literock973.com/pages/3342412.php%5B%5D
  14. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-03-01. Retrieved 2010-06-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. http://somethingwagging.wordpress.com/2010/04/17/puppy-meet-and-greet-socialization/
  16. "Rowers Help Habitat for Humanity". The Ithaca Journal. May 31, 2010. Retrieved June 15, 2010.
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