Hudson Valley Mall facts for kids
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Exterior view of Hudson Valley Mall, March 2018
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| Location | Ulster, New York, United States |
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| Coordinates | 41°58′00″N 73°59′02″W / 41.966734°N 73.983822°W |
| Opening date | 1981 |
| Developer | The Pyramid Company |
| Owner | Hull Property Group |
| No. of stores and services | 30 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 5 (2 open, 3 vacant) |
| Total retail floor area | 765,704 sq ft (71,136.2 m2) |
| No. of floors | 1 |
The Hudson Valley Mall is a large indoor shopping mall located in Ulster, New York. It's just north of Kingston, in the United States. This mall is the only one of its kind in Ulster County. It's also the only enclosed mall between Poughkeepsie and Albany.
The mall first opened its doors in 1981. It has one main floor with many different shops and restaurants. There's also a big 12-screen Neighborhood Cinema Group theater where you can catch the latest films. Today, the main stores, called "anchors," are Dick's Sporting Goods and Target. Right next to the mall, you'll find Hudson Valley Plaza. This area has stores like Walmart and PetSmart.
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Mall History: From Opening to Today
The Hudson Valley Mall has changed a lot since it first opened. Many stores have come and gone over the years. Let's look at some of the big changes.
Early Days: The Mall Opens in 1981
When the Hudson Valley Mall first opened in 1981, it had several popular stores. These included Kmart, JCPenney, and a department store called Hess's. There was also a movie theater, originally named Hoyt's Cinema 6. This theater later grew to 12 screens.
Growing Bigger: The 1989 Expansion
In 1989, the mall got even bigger. A new Sears store was added to the east side. This expansion also brought a new food court. About 15 more stores joined the mall at this time.
Changes in the Mid-1990s
The mid-1990s brought some big changes. Hess's closed down in 1995. Around the same time, Kmart moved to a different location nearby. The old Kmart space at the north end of the mall became empty. The mall's owner, The Pyramid Companies, started planning a major update for the mall.
New Stores and a Fresh Look in the 2000s
At the start of the 2000s, the mall got a big makeover. The Pyramid Companies invested money to renovate the inside of the mall. They also worked hard to bring in new stores. The empty Kmart space was divided. A Best Buy opened there in 2000. Then, a Dick's Sporting Goods opened in 2001.
In 2001, Target built a brand new store right next to this area. On September 9, 2006, a Macy's store opened. This happened when Macy's bought the existing Filene's store.
New Owners and Store Closures
In 2011, the mall got new owners. The Pyramid Companies sold it to PCK Development. Later, in 2015, JCPenney announced it would close its store. This was due to lower sales.
In 2016, Macy's also announced its store would close. They said sales were down. They also wanted to focus more on online shopping.
Hull Property Group Takes Over
In 2017, Hull Property Group bought the mall. They paid $8.4 million for it. After buying the mall, Hull Property Group announced plans to renovate it. They wanted to give the mall a fresh, modern look.
Recent Store and Theater Closures
More changes happened in the late 2010s. On January 4, 2018, it was announced that Sears would close. The store shut down in April 2018. In August 2018, the Regal movie theater also closed. It had been open since the mall first started. Hull Property Group said they were talking with another company to reopen the theater. They hoped to make it even better.
In 2019, part of the old Macy's space was changed. It became an office for Hudson River Health Care. On September 15, 2020, Best Buy announced it would close. It shut its doors on October 31, 2020. This left Dick's Sporting Goods and Target as the only main anchor stores.
