Indian Mound Mall
Encyclopedia
Indian Mound Mall is a shopping center located in Heath, Ohio
. It opened in 1986. Its current anchors
are Elder-Beerman
, J. C. Penney
, and Sears.
. Its original anchor store
s were Elder-Beerman
, J. C. Penney
, and Lazarus
, as well as a Hills acting as a secondary anchor. Crown Cinema, located in the rear of the mall, was added in 1988. A fountain that had originally been in the center of the mall was removed in 1997. Also in 1997 the mall added Sears
, replacing a freestanding store nearby, and the Crown Theaters was expanded from six screens to eleven, becoming a Hollywood Theater shortly thereafter. In 1998 Elder-Beerman was expanded, adding an additional 20000 square feet (1,858.1 m²). In 1999 Hill's was replaced by Ames, which in turn closed in 2002. Steve & Barry's
moved into the empty store in 2004. In 2004, Lazarus closed, and Goody's
moved in during the following year. Goody's closed at the end of May 2008, leaving Indian Mound Mall with an empty anchor store for the first time since 2004. The mall also contains a food court, with numerous large chain fast food restaurants, including Arby's, Charley's Steakery, Sbarro and Taco Bell. Steve & Barry's
closed its store located at Indian Mound Mall in 2008. In February 2010, the former food themed childrens soft play area was replaced with a new outdoor, woodsy themed play area, featuring a large tree with slide, bear, river and more. In April 22, 2011, Dick's Sporting Goods
announces it will take over the former Goody's location and will be scheduled to open in Fall 2011.
.
Heath, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,527 people, 3,403 households, and 2,375 families residing in the city. The population density was 816.6 people per square mile . There were 3,593 housing units at an average density of 344.1 per square mile...
. It opened in 1986. Its current anchors
Anchor store
In retail, an anchor store, draw tenant, anchor tenant, or key tenant is one of the larger stores in a shopping mall, usually a department store or a major retail chain....
are Elder-Beerman
Elder-Beerman
Elder-Beerman is a U.S. chain of department stores founded in 1883 and owned by The Bon-Ton. The chain is based primarily in the United States' Midwest region...
, J. C. Penney
J. C. Penney
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, and Sears.
History
Indian Mound Mall opened in 1986 as the first indoor shopping mall in Licking CountyLicking County, Ohio
Licking County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 166,492. Its county seat is Newark and is named for the salt licks that were in the area....
. Its original anchor store
Anchor store
In retail, an anchor store, draw tenant, anchor tenant, or key tenant is one of the larger stores in a shopping mall, usually a department store or a major retail chain....
s were Elder-Beerman
Elder-Beerman
Elder-Beerman is a U.S. chain of department stores founded in 1883 and owned by The Bon-Ton. The chain is based primarily in the United States' Midwest region...
, J. C. Penney
J. C. Penney
-External links:*...
, and Lazarus
Lazarus (department store)
F&R Lazarus & Company — commonly known as Lazarus — was a regional department store retail chain operating primarily in the U.S. Midwest, and based in Columbus, Ohio...
, as well as a Hills acting as a secondary anchor. Crown Cinema, located in the rear of the mall, was added in 1988. A fountain that had originally been in the center of the mall was removed in 1997. Also in 1997 the mall added Sears
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Sears, officially named Sears, Roebuck and Co., is an American chain of department stores which was founded by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck in the late 19th century...
, replacing a freestanding store nearby, and the Crown Theaters was expanded from six screens to eleven, becoming a Hollywood Theater shortly thereafter. In 1998 Elder-Beerman was expanded, adding an additional 20000 square feet (1,858.1 m²). In 1999 Hill's was replaced by Ames, which in turn closed in 2002. Steve & Barry's
Steve & Barry's
Steve & Barry's was an American retail clothing chain, featuring casual apparel. By mid-2008, the chain operated 276 stores in 39 states. The company was headquartered in Port Washington, New York. The company liquidated all of its stores throughout 2008....
moved into the empty store in 2004. In 2004, Lazarus closed, and Goody's
Goody's Family Clothing
Goody's is a brand used for some clothing stores operated by Stage Stores, Inc., of Houston, Texas. It is a successor to Goody's Family Clothing, a chain of clothing retailers based in Knoxville, Tennessee...
moved in during the following year. Goody's closed at the end of May 2008, leaving Indian Mound Mall with an empty anchor store for the first time since 2004. The mall also contains a food court, with numerous large chain fast food restaurants, including Arby's, Charley's Steakery, Sbarro and Taco Bell. Steve & Barry's
Steve & Barry's
Steve & Barry's was an American retail clothing chain, featuring casual apparel. By mid-2008, the chain operated 276 stores in 39 states. The company was headquartered in Port Washington, New York. The company liquidated all of its stores throughout 2008....
closed its store located at Indian Mound Mall in 2008. In February 2010, the former food themed childrens soft play area was replaced with a new outdoor, woodsy themed play area, featuring a large tree with slide, bear, river and more. In April 22, 2011, Dick's Sporting Goods
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. , or Dick's, is a Fortune 500 American corporation in the sporting goods and retail industries.The company's headquarters are on the grounds of Pittsburgh International Airport in Findlay Township near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dick's has 451 stores in 42 states as of...
announces it will take over the former Goody's location and will be scheduled to open in Fall 2011.