Plaza Frontenac facts for kids
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| Location | St. Louis, Missouri |
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| Coordinates | 38°37′51″N 90°24′27″W / 38.6307°N 90.4074°W |
| Opening date | 1974 |
| Management | Brookfield Properties Retail Group |
| Owner | Brookfield Properties Retail Group (50%), Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (50%) |
| No. of stores and services | 48 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 2 |
| Total retail floor area | 482,066 square feet (44,785.4 m2) |
| No. of floors | 2 |
Plaza Frontenac is a large, fancy shopping mall in Frontenac, Missouri. It has two levels and is completely enclosed. The mall first opened its doors in 1974.
It is known for its high-end stores. Its two main department stores are Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. Since 2018, Plaza Frontenac has been owned by two big companies working together. These are the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Brookfield Properties Retail Group.
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What Stores Can You Find at Plaza Frontenac?
Plaza Frontenac has many different kinds of stores. You can find special shops, places for beauty services, home items, and clothes. The mall's two main stores are Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. This is quite special, as only a few malls in the United States have both of these big department stores.
Popular Brands and Shops
Many of the other stores at Plaza Frontenac are well-known national brands. Some of these include:
- Allen Edmonds
- Brooks Brothers
- Coach
- Eileen Fisher
- J. Crew
- Kate Spade
- Louis Vuitton
- Lululemon Athletica
- L'Occitane en Provence
- MAC Cosmetics
- Michael Kors
- Omega SA
- Talbots
- Tiffany & Co.
- Tory Burch
- Tumi
- UNTUCKit
- Vineyard Vines
- Williams Sonoma
Places to Eat
You can also find several restaurants at Plaza Frontenac. Some of these are in separate buildings outside the main mall. They offer everything from casual meals to fancy dining. Some of the restaurants include:
- Canyon Cafe
- Cardwell's at the Plaza
- BRIO! Tuscan Grille
- BrickTop's
- Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
- Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus
- St. Louis Bread Company
Entertainment Options
The shopping center also has a movie theater called Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema. It has six screens and often shows independent or special movies.
Where is Plaza Frontenac Located?
Plaza Frontenac is in a wealthy area called Frontenac, Missouri. This town is a suburb of St. Louis. The mall is located near Highway 64 and South Lindbergh Boulevard.
It is about 12 miles away from downtown St. Louis. It is also close to other rich communities. These areas are known for attracting professional athletes and celebrities. Some of these nearby towns include Clarkson Valley, Chesterfield, Ladue, and Creve Coeur, Missouri.
The History of Plaza Frontenac
Plaza Frontenac was built to look like a colonial-style building. It first opened in 1974. The people who built it chose this location because of the rich neighborhoods nearby.
Saks Fifth Avenue moved its St. Louis store to Plaza Frontenac in 1973. Neiman Marcus also decided to open a store there as part of its plans to grow across the country. The mall became famous not just for its luxury stores, but also for its beautiful design. It had fountains, wooden floors, and grand staircases.
Major Renovations and Changes
The mall was first updated in a big way in 1994. It was facing competition from another mall, the St. Louis Galleria, which had opened and expanded. The new owners of Plaza Frontenac wanted to make it better.
They hired designers who helped create a new plan for the mall. This plan brought in new types of businesses. These included a day spa, an art theater, and fancy restaurants that faced outwards. This made the mall feel more welcoming. The goal was to keep older, wealthy shoppers and also attract younger, more diverse customers.
The renovation made the mall feel like a resort. It included new landscaping, hardwood floors, and comfortable seating areas. It even had a grand piano with live music. The women's restrooms were made very luxurious. Cardwell's, a local restaurant, became a key part of this new plan. It was designed to be a place where anyone could feel comfortable, whether they were dressed up or casual. Plaza Frontenac became a central gathering spot for the community.
Recent Developments
By 2010, a company called Davis Street Landing Company owned the mall. They added two more restaurants outside the main building. This happened even when many malls across the country were having a hard time. With these additions, the mall grew to include about 40 stores.
In 2011, Davis Street Properties sold Plaza Frontenac to a partnership. This partnership was between General Growth Properties and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. At that time, the mall was doing very well. Most of its stores were rented out.
Around this time, some local stores left the mall. They were replaced by bigger national chains. New stores that opened included Madewell and Athleta.
In 2014, more new stores were announced. These included Forever Flawless, a skincare store, and Tory Burch. An upscale home goods store, Mitchell Gold + Bob Wilson Signature Store, also opened. The jeweler David Yurman also joined the list of high-end stores. Vineyard Vines, a sportswear brand, opened its first store in Missouri at Plaza Frontenac. The Louis Vuitton store also got a new look and became bigger.
