The Grove at Farmers Market facts for kids
The animated fountains at The Grove
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| Location | Los Angeles |
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| Coordinates | 34°04′19″N 118°21′27″W / 34.071964°N 118.357515°W |
| Address | 189 The Grove Drive Los Angeles, CA 90036 |
| Opening date | February 2002 |
| Developer | Caruso Affiliated |
| Owner | Caruso Affiliated |
| Architect | David Williams Elkus Manfredi |
| No. of anchor tenants | 1 |
| Total retail floor area | 600,000 sq ft (56,000 m2) |
| No. of floors | 2 |
The Grove is a popular outdoor shopping and entertainment center in Los Angeles. It is built on land that was once part of the historic Farmers Market. This fun place offers many shops, restaurants, and entertainment options for everyone.
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The Grove's History
The land where The Grove now stands used to be a farm. It had an orchard and a plant nursery. This farm belonged to A. F. Gilmore in the late 1800s.
Builders started tearing down old buildings in 1999. They wanted to make space for the new mall. Some people worried about more traffic in the busy Los Angeles area. There were already many other shopping places nearby. The Grove officially opened its doors in 2002.
TV Shows and Events
The Grove has been a filming location for TV shows. The news program Extra was filmed here from 2010 to 2013. It was usually taped on the mall's big lawn.
Since 2015, The Grove has also hosted the final shows of Dancing with the Stars. This makes it a special place for TV fans.
How The Grove Was Built
Building The Grove was a long process. In 1984, the Gilmore family and CBS Television City thought about building a huge complex. This plan would have torn down the Farmers Market and CBS studios. But the city and neighbors did not like this idea, so it was stopped.
Later, in 1989, the Gilmore family planned a new mall. It was going to be next to the Farmers Market. This mall would have had many stores. Over time, the plans changed and became smaller.
In 1998, Caruso Affiliated joined the project. They helped create the plan for what became The Grove. It was a $100-million project on 25 acres of land. Many famous stores, like Nordstrom, signed up to be part of it. After some delays, The Grove finally opened in March 2002.
Changes Over Time
Some stores at The Grove have changed over the years. FAO Schwarz, a famous toy store, closed in 2004. It was replaced by American Girl Place in 2006.
Abercrombie & Fitch closed its main store in 2015. A Nike flagship store opened in its place. Also, Banana Republic moved to a new spot. Its old space became a Topshop/Topman store.
The 14-screen movie theater was first planned by Pacific Theatres. But they decided to build their theater elsewhere. So, Caruso, the owner, built the theater himself. Later, Pacific Theatres bought it for $30 million.
In May 2020, some stores at The Grove were damaged. This happened during protests against racism. The owner, Rick Caruso, supported the cause of the protesters. He also spoke about how important it was to protect local businesses.
The Grove's Design
The Grove is a large outdoor shopping area. It covers 575,000 square feet. It is located in Los Angeles' Fairfax District. The design was created by David Williams and KMD Architects.
The designers wanted The Grove to feel like classic Los Angeles. It has shopping alleys, open plazas, and cozy courtyards. The buildings look like Art Deco style. They have false fronts, but the inside of the stores are modern.
Fun Attractions at The Grove
The Grove has a big central park. In the middle is an amazing animated fountain. It was designed by WET, the same company that made the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas.
The fountain show plays music and water dances every hour. There is also a non-musical water program between shows. The water moves in a special way, like a dance.
Statues and Trolleys
You can also see a statue called The Spirit of Los Angeles. Live shows are often performed on the grassy area near the fountains.
The Grove also has a special electric trolley system. This trolley takes shoppers on a short ride. It connects The Grove to the nearby Farmers Market.
Shops and Restaurants
The Grove has many popular stores. Nordstrom is one of the main anchor stores. Other big stores include Barnes & Noble and the Apple store.
Some other well-known stores you can find are Michael Kors, Gap, J.Crew, Crate & Barrel, Nike, MAC Cosmetics, Coach, Brandy Melville, Charlotte Tilbury, Frame, Janie and Jack, Lululemon, Madewell, Paige, Pottery Barn Kids, Ray-Ban, Sandro, Athletic Propulsion Labs, See's Candies, Sephora, Splendid, Alo Yoga, Athleta, Swaroski, TopShop/Topman and American Girl Place.
Dining Options
The Grove offers many places to eat. You can find chain restaurants like Maggiano's Little Italy and The Cheesecake Factory. There are also smaller, local restaurants like Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill.
The Original Farmers Market is right next to The Grove. It has many unique restaurants that have been there for a long time.
The main entertainment spot is a 14-screen movie theater. It is owned by Pacific Theatres.
The Grove Christmas Tree
Every November, The Grove puts up a huge Christmas tree. It is lit up every evening. This starts with a special tree lighting ceremony. The tree stays lit throughout the Christmas season.
The Grove's Christmas tree is usually 100 feet tall or more. It is one of the tallest Christmas trees in Los Angeles. During the holidays, The Grove also makes artificial snow fall. This happens every evening at 7 and 8 pm until Christmas Eve. It turns the area into a winter wonderland.
Images for kids
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The Grove at night during the holiday season
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Main Street at The Grove, "The Spirit of Los Angeles" monument by De L'Esprie.
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The Grove parking structure with J.Crew
