Westfield Montgomery facts for kids
Nordstrom wing, viewed from the center of the mall, September 2011, prior to the 2013–14 renovation/expansion
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| Location | Bethesda, Maryland, United States |
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| Address | 7101 Democracy Boulevard |
| Opening date | March 6, 1968 |
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| Management | Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE |
| Owner | Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE |
| No. of stores and services | 200 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 3 |
| Total retail floor area | 1,223,475 sq ft (113,664.5 m2) |
| No. of floors | 3 |
| Public transit access |  Ride On bus: 6, 26, 42, 47, 96 Metrobus: J1, J2 |
Westfield Montgomery is a big shopping mall in Bethesda, Maryland. It used to be called Montgomery Mall. You can find popular stores like Macy's, Macy's Home, and Nordstrom here. It's a great place for shopping and spending time with friends and family.
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Discovering Westfield Montgomery's Past
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Westfield Montgomery first opened its doors in March 1968. It started with three main stores and 58 smaller shops. The mall was a team effort between The May Department Store Co. and Strouse, Greenberg & Co.
The original main stores were Hecht's, Garfinckel's, and Sears. The mall's old logo was an owl-shaped "M". In the mid-1970s, the mall grew bigger. It added a large Woodward & Lothrop store and space for 40 more shops.
Modernizing the Mall
In October 1991, the mall got a big makeover. New floors and shiny brass railings were added. A cool glass elevator was also put in, but it was later removed in 2013. Fountains were taken out to make more room for small kiosks and places to sit.
The mall celebrated its grand re-opening with a concert by the famous singer Tony Bennett. A new part of the mall was built, which brought the first Nordstrom store to Maryland. It also added a Crate & Barrel store. The Boulevard Cafes food court is located on the second floor, offering many food choices.
Growing Even Bigger
In September 2007, plans were approved to make the mall much larger. With this expansion, Westfield Montgomery became one of the biggest malls in the Washington, D.C. area. It is now over 1.5 million square feet!
One of the original main stores, Sears, closed its doors in March 2019. In 2018, Westfield suggested a new idea for the Sears area. They want to turn it into an outdoor space with different kinds of shops and activities.
Images for kids
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Nordstrom wing, viewed from the center of the mall, September 2011, prior to the 2013–14 renovation/expansion
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Montgomery Mall in 1973
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Exterior view
See also
In Spanish: Westfield Montgomery para niños
