Phipps Plaza facts for kids
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| Location | Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Coordinates | 33°51′11″N 84°21′44″W / 33.85312°N 84.36217°W |
| Opening date | 1969 |
| Developer | Ogden Phipps |
| Management | Simon Properties |
| Owner | Simon Properties |
| No. of stores and services | 102 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 2 |
| Total retail floor area | 823,053 sq ft (76,464.1 m2) |
| No. of floors | 3 |
Phipps Plaza is a fancy shopping mall located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia. It's owned by Simon Property Group. You can find it where Peachtree Road and Lenox Road meet. The mall is right next to another big mall called Lenox Square. It's named after Ogden Phipps, who first built it.
Phipps Plaza is famous for its beautiful inside look. It has shiny mahogany walls, marble floors, and cool glass elevators. You'll also see pretty chandeliers and a huge, carpeted staircase. The main stores there are Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. An office building called Phipps Tower is also right next to the mall.
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Discovering Phipps Plaza's Past
How Phipps Plaza Started
Phipps Plaza first opened its doors in 1969. It was the very first mall in Atlanta with more than one floor! The goal was to make it the best shopping spot in the whole Southern United States. When it first opened, it had two levels for shoppers to explore.
Changes and New Stores Over Time
A person named Ogden Phipps bought the land for the mall in 1966 for a small amount of money. Later, in 1992, he sold it to Simon Properties for a much larger sum. That same year, the mall got a big makeover and grew even larger. They spent a lot of money to add a third main store called Parisian. This store joined the original main stores, Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor.
The expansion also brought in a large 14-screen AMC movie theater. Plus, they added a new place to eat called a food court, new elevators, and even a whole new floor! Phipps Plaza is still the only place in Atlanta where you can find a Saks Fifth Avenue store.
What Happened to Some Stores?
In 2004, the Lord & Taylor store at Phipps Plaza closed down. It had been one of the main stores for 35 years. The space was completely redone to make way for Atlanta's third Nordstrom store, which opened in March 2005.
Later, in 2006, it was announced that Belk would take over the Parisian stores. So, the Parisian store at Phipps Plaza changed its name to Belk in 2007. The food court also got a new look in 2010 and became a Legoland Discovery Center.
Recent Exciting Changes
In 2017, Belk announced it would close its store at Phipps Plaza. But don't worry, something new and exciting is coming! The mall's owner, Simon Property Group, shared plans to build a fancy Nobu Hotel and restaurant. They also plan to add a large office building and a big Life Time Athletic gym. There will even be a special food hall with many different food options. These new additions are expected to open in different stages over the next few years.
Shopping and Main Stores
Phipps Plaza is known for having many high-end stores. These are often stores you can't find anywhere else for hundreds of miles around Atlanta. Some examples include Tiffany & Co., Cole Haan, Gucci, and Bally. The mall also has several fancy restaurants.
Current Main Stores
Past Main Stores
- Belk
- Lord & Taylor
- Parisian
Images for kids
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Phipps Plaza in 2019
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Phipps Plaza during the 2021 holiday shopping season
