The indian springs mall, also known as the indian springs shopping center, was an american enclosed mall in kansas city, kansas. Photographer seth lawless has traveled the world making photographs of deserted places. It opened in 1967, near a large, unique department store called the french market, which later became a strip mall anchored by kmart and hancock fabrics. He recently traveled to overland park to document the interior of metcalf south mall before it was razed. Overland park, ks metcalf south shopping center a dead.
It opened in 1967, with a ribbon cutting ceremony accompanied. Metcalf south was a terrific mall, in overland park, ks, from the late 60s till the mid 90s. Anchoring the facility would be a 1level,000 square foot lowes home improvement center. Jan 16, 2015 the former metcalf south mall and the shuttered shopping center to the north will most likely become a mixeduse destination, featuring retail, dining, office space and multifamily living, the developer told the city council on monday night.
Metcalf south shopping center, opened in 1960s, now a defunct mall as well anchor stores edit. Metcalf south shopping center, overland park the backstory behind this aging trilevel center with an awesome floorplan is almost as interesting as the dated decor and almost completely abandoned inline space at this mall anchored by macys and sears, just one mile away from the majorly successful oak park mall. I dont have much nostalgia for metcalf south, it was in decline even back in the 90s when malls were still relevant. The mall is located in overland park, kansas and built in 1967. The new space will be called 95 metcalf south and will include more than 305,000 squarefeet of new development. Metcalf south mall opened in overland park, ks at the corner of metcalf avenue and 95th street in 1967 as the first enclosed shopping mall in the kansas city area. Joseph, missouri, oak park mall in kansas city, crestview hills mall in northern kentucky, westminster square mall near denver, and. If nothing happens, we dont have information for that state yet. It opened in 1967, near a large, unique department store called the french market, which later became a strip mall anchored by kmart and hancock fabrics the kmart closed in late 20 and hancock announced a move in early 2014. With construction of a 165,000squarefoot lowes home improvement store zooming along at the former site of the 600,000squarefoot metcalf south indoor mall in overland park, lane4 property group and the kroenke group are ready to try a new plan across the street.
Sep 04, 2014 metcalf south mall will close for good later this month. Retailers keep moving south with the new housing developments. At its peak, the threestory mall was filled, with even outoftheway corridors able to support stores. They need retail to halt the blight that is on the cusp of setting in on this area. Erin mckean, boston globe entertaininga treat for logophiles. Courtyard kansas city overland parkmetcalf, south of. South mall is located in allentown, pa and features all the stores you love. The stories and history behind the great era of store chains that defined retail. Potential tenants have yet to be announced, however the project plans for. Its officially demolition time though it might be hard to tell for awhile. This sign was moved over to metcalf south from its original location at 9100 metcalf avenue, overland park, ks. Overland park, ks metcalf south shopping center a dead mall.
Metcalf south redevelopment plan aims to combine shopping, public. Hundreds pack meeting to weigh in on fate of vacant metcalf. Metcalf south was built in 1967 and was one of if not kansas citys first indoor mall. Apr 26, 2017 immerse yourself in the final days of the abandoned metcalf south mall in overland park, kansas a suburb of kansas city. The overland park planning commission voted six to four monday night to demolish the current metcalf south mall and replace it with a new retail center. Its developer sherman dreiseszun envisioned the space as a kind of utopian city where people shop work relax meet and have fun attend meetings inspect scientific or cultural exhibitions and maybe even dance. Launched by infamous mall developer sherman dreiseszun, metcalf south is anchored by local kansas city department store the jones store company and sears.
Metcalf south shopping center was a shopping mall in overland park, kansas. Although i have been here only one before, it was still open for business, although closed for the night. Inside metcalf south shopping center in overland park before it. Metcalf south will be renamed the streets at metcalf and will include upscale boutiques, national and local retail shops, an entertainment complex, office and residential space, and a hotel according to the article. Demolition continues at metcalf south shopping center the. Among the other malls the pair developed andor owned at one point were east hills shopping center in st. Looking for statistics on the fastest, tallest or longest roller coasters. The metcalf south mall itself originally featured two main floors of retail space, although later a third floor of retail space was added, which in recent years became home to office space. Metcalfe county sesquicentennial celebration a patchwork of metcalfe county history 18602010 68 pages, 28 pictures and 4 maps. Abandoned structures tell stories of kansas city history. Demolition will likely be complete in late spring of this year with full construction scheduled to begin this fall. Indulge in a refreshing stay at courtyard kansas city overland park metcalf, south of college boulevard. Carousel park was located in the metcalf south shopping center maps road maps. The retail history blogmetcalf south shopping center.
If op cannot recover metcalf from 79th to 103rd they are in deep shit. Metcalf south jones store interior entrance in overland park. The history of shopping centers hardcover march 1, 2002. Is the economy killing that late 20th century american and teenage institution and consumerism mecca the shopping mall.
Surreal photos go inside abandoned malls in suburban chicago, across us. However, the adjacent sears store, which is independently owned and operated, will remain open, as well as the glenwood arts theatre. Metcalf south shopping center opened in 1967, and was one of the most popular malls in the kansas city area. May 08, 2018 with construction of a 165,000squarefoot lowes home improvement store zooming along at the former site of the 600,000squarefoot metcalf south indoor mall in overland park, lane4 property. Inside metcalf south shopping center in overland park before. Or for all listings, including in other countries, use the pulldown box. Imageslane4 property group announced thursday that the mall will close its doors on sept.
We work hard to ensure your shopping experiences are the best possible. Metcalf avenue runs from left to right near the center of the image. It featured two anchor stores, later taken over by macys. The 50acre site at the southeast corner of 95th and metcalf avenue is now surrounded by a simple chain link fence. Painting a vivid picture of shopping centers into the twentyfirst century, this living history describes how the mall became part of the fabric of american life the modern american marketplace. I never got to go inside because mall management later decided to close the mall entirely. A bit more about the malls owner, kansas city developer sherman dreiseszun. Overland park, ks metcalf south shopping center a dead mall escalators and fountains metcalf south shopping center opened in 1967, and was one of the most popular malls in the kansas city area. The grand opening of metcalf south took place on august 3, 1967, with ceremonies. In february 2001, the group which had previously reopened dickinsons kimo south as the rio near 80th and metcalf in 2000 announced plans to reopen the metcalf south mall theater previously dickinsons metcalf theatre, then a discount house operated by first international theatres, as the new glenwood. Metcalf south shopping center overland park, ks public.
Then it became a dollar theater when i was in middle school. Macys was one of the last occupants of metcalf south mall, on the corner of 9th st. Inside metcalf south shopping center in overland park. There was a great comic book store clints comics and an arcade when id to go as a teen in 85. Metcalf south redevelopers plan to deliver two small. Surreal photos go inside abandoned malls in suburban. Metcalf south shopping center opened in 1967, and was one of the most.
Search 2,966 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. Jan 28, 2015 keith, who is 36 and grew up in overland park, was a mall kid. Demolition on the metcalf south mall next to sears has begun. Hesss south, an early satellite location of the hesss downtown allentown department store, opened at the site of the mall in 1971. Metcalf south shopping center celebrated its grand opening fifty years ago, on aug. The m is one of the items of historical significance that may be. Unlike the pattern in other malls, both anchors are still there, but nearly every other store has closed. The rise and fall of metcalf south and indian springs kcur. This superstore, in fact, was named the french market, and curiouskc delved into the history of the place at the behest of quentin brewer, a mission, kansas, resident who. The abandoned shopping mall had its grand opening 50. Metcalf south 816 update overland park, kansas soon the metcalf south shopping center at 95th and metcalf in the bustling suburb of overland park might be a thing of the past. Find shopping mall in loma vista, kansas city, mo on yellowbook. Potential tenants have yet to be announced, however the project plans for a number of smaller retail buildings and restaurants.
Metcalf south was one of kansas citys first in the indoor shopping mall wave. Metcalf south shopping center overland park, ks public group. Demolition continues of the former metcalf south shopping center, which. Abandoned structures tell stories of kansas city history kcur. Early history of the metcalf family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our metcalf research. Hundreds pack meeting to weigh in on fate of vacant metcalf south mall. Metcalf south shopping center, overland park, kansas.
Metcalf south mall opened in overland park, ks at the corner of metcalf. Clawing away at retail history at metcalf south shopping center. Event space in overland park, ks foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. The 1966 miss america cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony to which 0 people reportedly attended. Metcalf south was the areas first enclosed mall, with sears and the jones store as the original anchors. The bulk of the metcalf south mall would be demolished, leaving sears standing. With wildly successful oak park mall and town center in leawood so close by. A new power center, known as 95 metcalf south, would be built. The new owners of metcalf south shopping center and the shuttered. Metcalf is available at in several formats for your ereader. The rise and fall of an overland park icon flatland kc. Dillards south womens and housewares, 123,000 square feet. February 28, 2014 kansas city, mo based lane4 property group announced today that they have teamed with the kroenke group, based out of columbia, mo, to purchase two properties located in the heart of overland park, kansas.
Metcalf south was once a thriving shopping center, with longtime anchors sears and the jones store company. Today, the mall is rubble, demolished like so many fading malls in america. Dive into your next dressing room at metcalf south shopping center in overland park, where beautiful clothing, fine jewelry, and more await. Metcalf south shopping center to close the kansas city star. Theres a plan for that other big property at 95th and metcalf. Eerie photos capture the final look at metcalf south mall in overland park, kansas. Nov 22, 2015 metcalf south mall in overland park, kansas. Washington post book world after reading metcalf s book, its easy to accept his claim that ok is americas greatest word. Seph lawless photographs abandoned kansas mall daily mail. That entire area is in trouble, whole foods, borders, hyvee all gone. Metcalf south mall will close for good later this month. The original theater was a cool midcentury modern structure. The mall, which has operated since 1967, will soon evict most of its remaining tenants and prepare for redevelopment.
I shopped for comic books at clints south that was the first comicbook store i ever went to, keith told me on sunday. If you are visiting metcalf south shopping center, you can take advantage of the nearby parking options during your stay. Willas books is the only kc business that specializes in africanamerican history, literature, vintage jazz and blues lps, 45 soul, we. The glenwood was demolished in 2000 for a borders and other big box retailers. Oak park mall, opened in 1975, the largest mall in the kc metro area. Councilman curt skoog said demolishing the empty mall is key to redeveloping the whole metcalf corridor. Immerse yourself in the final days of the abandoned metcalf south mall in overland park, kansas a suburb of kansas city. But because it was built during the early years of indoor malls, it was also the smallest with only two anchor stores. Jul 10, 2017 as the wrecking balls continue to demolish the 600,000squarefoot metcalf south indoor mall in overland park, the sites developers are moving forward with some of the new retail structures. Metcalf avenue is certainly not the champselysees, but at one time, a frenchthemed market loomed large like a medieval castle above overland parks main drag. When it opened, in 1967, it was unique in that it housed a grocery store safeway on the lower level.
Crews are carefully removing salvageable material suitable for recycling. When we lived in overland park in the mid1970s this place was hopping. At its peak, the threestory mall was filled, with even outof. Stiff competition ensued over the years and by the early 2000s, was largely vacant and became a dead mall. I remember the comic book store, a arcade next door, and the waldenbooks i used.
This mall began its decline in the early mid 90s and is now almost completely dead except for a functioning sears at one end and macys at the other. Now dead mall metcalf south 1994 overland park kansas. February 28, 2014 kansas city, mo based lane4 property group announced today that they have teamed with the kroenke group, based out of columbia, mo, to purchase two properties located in the heart of overland park, kansas the properties include the former metcalf south mall located at the southeast corner of 95th. Islam in south asia in practice isbn 9780691044200 pdf epub. Another 84 words 6 lines of text covering the years 1556, 1717, 1810, 1785, 1846, 1843 and are included under the topic early metcalf history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Great savings are waiting for you at metcalf south shopping center in overland park so head on over today and enjoy the perks of. It is enclosed and nearly 800 aug 6, 2019 located in overland park, one of the largest suburbs of kansas city, metcalf south shopping center opened in 1967 to immediate fanfare. Jun 12, 2014 been inside metcalf south mall lately. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Metcalf south shopping center overland park, ks groupon. In january of 1994, first international theatres of prairie village who also owned the ranch mart theater, which became a discount house soon after ward parkway 12 opened up took the metcalf theatre inside metcalf south mall at 95th and metcalf off of dickinsons hands.
Find it all and much more with the interactive roller coaster database. Free shipping and more for millionaires club members. Hesss built a modest enclosed mall on the north side of the department store in 1975, adding a weis market and several specialty shops. It opened in 1967, with a ribbon cutting ceremony accompanied by tony dipardos zing band. After 50 years of indoor shopping, metcalf south is coming down. Lane4 suggests mixeduse plan for former metcalf south in.
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