Aroostook Centre Mall facts for kids
| Location | Presque Isle, Maine |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 46°42′00″N 68°00′22″W / 46.700°N 68.006°W |
| Opening date | November 1, 1993 |
| Developer | Widewaters Group |
| Owner | Kohan Retail Investment Group |
| No. of stores and services | 30+ |
| No. of anchor tenants | 4 (1 open, 3 vacant) |
| Total retail floor area | 525,000 square feet (48,800 m2) |
| No. of floors | 1 |
The Aroostook Centre Mall is a big shopping mall located in Presque Isle, Maine, USA. It first opened its doors on November 1, 1993. Soon after it opened, a big change happened in the area. A nearby military base, Loring Air Force Base, which was a major employer, announced it would close.
Discover the Aroostook Centre Mall
The Aroostook Centre Mall is a large place to shop and explore. It is one of the biggest enclosed shopping malls in Maine. The mall covers a huge area, about 525,000 square feet. That's like having many football fields under one roof!
What Kinds of Stores Are There?
Malls often have large main stores called "anchor stores." These are usually big department stores that attract many shoppers. The Aroostook Centre Mall used to have several anchor stores.
- Today, J.C. Penney is the only main anchor store still open.
- Other big stores like Kmart and Sears have closed over the years.
- Staples, a store for office supplies, also closed.
- A car service center, VIP Parts, Tires and Service, moved into the old Sears car area.
- In 2015, a new shop called Central Lakes Coin and Currency opened. It sells coins and hobby supplies.
- In 2017, part of the old Sears space was being changed for a new store called Harbor Freight Tools.
Changes Over Time
Like many shopping centers, the Aroostook Centre Mall has seen many changes since it opened.
- In 2001, the mall was sold to new owners from New York City.
- In 2009, the mall worked to save energy. They updated their heating, cooling, and air systems to be more efficient.
- Some stores, like Deb Shops and Maine Jump, a family fun center, have closed their doors.
- In 2017, the mall was put up for auction. This means it was offered for sale to the highest bidder. However, no one bought it at the auction.
- Because no one bought it, a bank called Wells Fargo took ownership of the mall.
