Oakwood Center facts for kids
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Main entrance seen from Terry Parkway
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| Location | Gretna, Louisiana, United States |
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| Coordinates | 29°55′17″N 90°02′18″W / 29.92138°N 90.03831°W |
| Opening date | 1966 (original) 2007 (new mall) |
| Management | Brookfield Properties Retail Group |
| Owner | Brookfield Properties Retail Group |
| No. of stores and services | 81 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 4 (3 open, 1 vacant) |
| Total retail floor area | 907,145 sq ft (84,276.5 m2) |
| No. of floors | 1 (2 in anchors) |
| Parking | 4,600 spaces |
Oakwood Center is a large shopping mall located in Terrytown, Louisiana. It's on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, which is part of the greater New Orleans metropolitan area. Many people still call it "Oakwood Mall," which was its original name. Even though it's in Terrytown, its mailing address is in the nearby town of Gretna, Louisiana.
You can find popular stores like Dick's Sporting Goods, Dillard's, and JCPenney here. It's a great place to shop and hang out!
History of Oakwood Center
Oakwood Mall first opened its doors in 1966. It was built because the area on the West Bank was growing quickly. This growth happened after the Crescent City Connection bridge opened, making it easier to travel across the river.
Over the years, some stores have changed. For example, a store called D. H. Holmes used to be there. Later, it became a Dillard's, and then a Marshalls.
Rebuilding After Hurricane Katrina
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused a lot of damage to Oakwood Center. Many stores were affected by fire and water. Because of this, the main shopping area had to close for a while.
Some stores, like Sears, Dillard's, Dollar Tree, and Foot Locker, were able to open again sooner. The entire mall officially reopened on October 19, 2007. This showed how strong the community was in rebuilding after the storm.
What's Inside Today
After its big renovations, Oakwood Center is a modern shopping spot. It has three restaurants where you can sit down and eat. There are also over 80 different shops, from local favorites to big national brands. If you get hungry while shopping, there's a large food court with many choices.
In 2013, a part of the mall that used to house Mervyns was taken down. This space was then used to build a new Dick's Sporting Goods store.
In 2018, the Sears store at Oakwood Center closed. This was part of a plan to close many Sears stores across the country.
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