Bangor Mall facts for kids

Bangor Mall is a large shopping center in Bangor, Maine, USA. It covers about 60 acres, which is like 45 football fields! This mall is a popular spot for shopping and fun for people living in and visiting the Bangor area.

You can find the Bangor Mall right off Interstate 95. It has many stores, including big ones like JCPenney and Dick's Sporting Goods. The mall first opened its doors in October 1978. Today, it is managed and owned by Namdar Realty Group.

A Look Back in Time

The Bangor Mall was built in 1977 on what used to be a dairy farm. It officially opened in October 1978. The mall is located on Stillwater Avenue, just north of Bangor's main downtown area. You can easily get there from Interstate 95 using exits 186 and 187.

In 1998, the mall saw some big changes. A new store called Filene's opened during a renovation project that happened between 1996 and 1998. This helped the mall grow even more.

Stores You'll Find There

The Bangor Mall is home to many different shops. It has what are called "anchor stores," which are usually very large stores that attract a lot of shoppers.

• Current Anchor Stores:
  • JCPenney
  • Dick's Sporting Goods

• Past Anchor Stores:
  • Sears: This store closed in 2018.
  • Macy's: This store was originally a Filene's, which opened in 1998. It later became Macy's and then closed in 2017. After that, it became a furniture store.
  • Porteous: This store closed in 2003. It was later replaced by Dick's Sporting Goods in 2004.

Who Owns and Manages the Mall?

The Bangor Mall is currently owned and managed by Namdar Realty Group. They bought the mall in 2019. Before that, another company called Simon Property Group owned it. Namdar Realty Group bought the mall for $12.6 million.

Images for kids

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  Bangor Mall Exterior Entrance in Spring 2018