White Marsh Mall
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White Marsh Mall is a shopping mall
in the unincorporated and planned community
of White Marsh
in Baltimore County, Maryland
, USA
. The White Marsh Mall is one of the largest regional malls in the Baltimore area, with 5 anchor stores and 142 specialty shops in 1200000 square feet (111,483.6 m²).
committed as an anchor store. In 1981, most stores opened, with Bamberger's
, JC Penney, Woodward & Lothrop
, Hutzler's
, and Sears as the original anchors. In 1986, Bamberger's became Macy's
. In 1992, Hecht's
replaced the defunct Hutzler's. In 1998, Lord & Taylor
replaced the defunct Woodward & Lothrop. In 2004, Lord & Taylor closed and was replaced by a Hecht's Home Store and a Sports Authority
. In 2006, the original Macy's closed and was replaced by Boscov's
, while the Hecht's and Hecht's Home Store were converted to Macy's and Macy's Home, respectively. Boscov's closed in October 2008. Forever 21
, currently a specialty-store tenant in the mall, plans to move into the Boscov's space in 2011. If Forever 21 does not start construction by January 2012 though, it won't be moving to the Boscov's space since their lease will have expired.
, Macy's Home Store, The Sports Authority, and Sears. White Marsh Mall is the third largest mall in the Baltimore area, behind Arundel Mills Mall and Annapolis Mall
. An IKEA
store is adjacent to the mall property. The IKEA
was the third one to be built in the United States. The IKEA is now currently the oldest store operating in the United States. The open-air Avenue at White Marsh shopping center is located adjacent to the mall.
In 2009 Journeys Backyard BBQ was held at/in the parking lot of White Marsh Mall.
During the 1990s, the Maryland Transit Administration
began to express these concerns. In 1997, The No. 35 Line was extended to White Marsh Mall. Though it only offered service on weekdays, hourly during rush hour, and every 2–3 hours at all other times, it was an improvement.
In 2001, the no. 35 line's schedule was improved to provide hourly service to White Marsh, seven days a week.
In 2005, MTA extended all No. 35 line trips to White Marsh, and since then, service has been provided by this line every 15 minutes during weekday rush hour, and every 30 minutes at all other times, seven days a week.
In 2007, MTA added hourly service on Bus Route 15 weekdays and Saturdays to White Marsh.
Megabus also operates from White Marsh Mall to and from New York City and Washington, D.C.
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
in the unincorporated and planned community
Planned community
A planned community, or planned city, is any community that was carefully planned from its inception and is typically constructed in a previously undeveloped area. This contrasts with settlements that evolve in a more ad hoc fashion. Land use conflicts are less frequent in planned communities since...
of White Marsh
White Marsh, Maryland
White Marsh is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 8,485 at the 2000 census.- History :...
in Baltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 805,029. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland...
, USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The White Marsh Mall is one of the largest regional malls in the Baltimore area, with 5 anchor stores and 142 specialty shops in 1200000 square feet (111,483.6 m²).
History
From 1972-1981, the planning and development of the White Marsh Mall occurred, with the Rouse Company as owner and developer on land rented from Nottingham, the site developer. In July 1973, SearsSears, Roebuck and Company
Sears, officially named Sears, Roebuck and Co., is an American chain of department stores which was founded by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck in the late 19th century...
committed as an anchor store. In 1981, most stores opened, with Bamberger's
Bamberger's
Bamberger's was a department store chain with locations primarily in New Jersey, but also Delaware, Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania. The chain was headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.-History:Founded in 1893 by Louis Bamberger as L...
, JC Penney, Woodward & Lothrop
Woodward & Lothrop
Woodward & Lothrop was a department store chain headquartered in Washington, D.C. Woodward & Lothrop was Washington, D.C.'s first department store, opening in 1887. Woodies, as it was often nicknamed, maintained stores in the Mid-Atlantic United States...
, Hutzler's
Hutzler's
Hutzler's, or Hutzler Brothers Company, was a department store founded in Baltimore by Abram G. Hutzler in 1858. From its beginning as a small dry goods store at the corner of Howard and Clay Streets in Downtown Baltimore, Hutzler's eventually grew into a chain of 10 department stores, all of...
, and Sears as the original anchors. In 1986, Bamberger's became Macy's
Macy's
Macy's is a U.S. chain of mid-to-high range department stores. In addition to its flagship Herald Square location in New York City, the company operates over 800 stores in the United States...
. In 1992, Hecht's
Hecht's
Hecht's, also known as Hecht Brothers, Hecht Bros. and the Hecht Company, was a large chain of department stores located mainly in the mid-Atlantic and southern region of the United States....
replaced the defunct Hutzler's. In 1998, Lord & Taylor
Lord & Taylor
Lord & Taylor, colloquially known as L&T, or LT, based in New York City, is the oldest upscale, specialty-retail department store chain in the United States. Concentrated in the eastern U.S., the retailer operated independently for nearly a century prior to joining American Dry Goods...
replaced the defunct Woodward & Lothrop. In 2004, Lord & Taylor closed and was replaced by a Hecht's Home Store and a Sports Authority
Sports Authority
The Sports Authority, Inc. is one of the largest sporting goods retailers in the United States. It is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, and operates more than 460 stores in 45 U.S...
. In 2006, the original Macy's closed and was replaced by Boscov's
Boscov's
Boscov's is an American department store founded by Solomon Boscov in 1911. The first store was in Reading, Pennsylvania, and today 40 stores are spread throughout the Mid-Atlantic states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, and Delaware....
, while the Hecht's and Hecht's Home Store were converted to Macy's and Macy's Home, respectively. Boscov's closed in October 2008. Forever 21
Forever 21
Forever 21 is an American chain of clothing retailers with branches in major cities in The United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that offers fashion and accessories for young women and men....
, currently a specialty-store tenant in the mall, plans to move into the Boscov's space in 2011. If Forever 21 does not start construction by January 2012 though, it won't be moving to the Boscov's space since their lease will have expired.
Today
The mall is anchored by JCPenney, Macy'sMacy's
Macy's is a U.S. chain of mid-to-high range department stores. In addition to its flagship Herald Square location in New York City, the company operates over 800 stores in the United States...
, Macy's Home Store, The Sports Authority, and Sears. White Marsh Mall is the third largest mall in the Baltimore area, behind Arundel Mills Mall and Annapolis Mall
Annapolis Mall
Annapolis Mall, officially known as Westfield Annapolis, is a shopping mall owned by the Westfield Group that is located near the junction of U.S. Route 50 and Interstate 97 in Annapolis, Maryland...
. An IKEA
IKEA
IKEA is a privately held, international home products company that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture such as beds and desks, appliances and home accessories. The company is the world's largest furniture retailer...
store is adjacent to the mall property. The IKEA
IKEA
IKEA is a privately held, international home products company that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture such as beds and desks, appliances and home accessories. The company is the world's largest furniture retailer...
was the third one to be built in the United States. The IKEA is now currently the oldest store operating in the United States. The open-air Avenue at White Marsh shopping center is located adjacent to the mall.
In 2009 Journeys Backyard BBQ was held at/in the parking lot of White Marsh Mall.
Anchors
- Boscov'sBoscov'sBoscov's is an American department store founded by Solomon Boscov in 1911. The first store was in Reading, Pennsylvania, and today 40 stores are spread throughout the Mid-Atlantic states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, and Delaware....
(195,000 sq ft., closed October 2008; becoming Forever 21Forever 21Forever 21 is an American chain of clothing retailers with branches in major cities in The United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that offers fashion and accessories for young women and men....
in 2011) - JCPenney (132,900 sq ft.)
- Macy'sMacy'sMacy's is a U.S. chain of mid-to-high range department stores. In addition to its flagship Herald Square location in New York City, the company operates over 800 stores in the United States...
(165,000 sq ft.) - Macy's Home StoreMacy'sMacy's is a U.S. chain of mid-to-high range department stores. In addition to its flagship Herald Square location in New York City, the company operates over 800 stores in the United States...
(54,364 sq ft.) - SearsSears, Roebuck and CompanySears, officially named Sears, Roebuck and Co., is an American chain of department stores which was founded by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck in the late 19th century...
(162,378 sq ft.) - Sports AuthoritySports AuthorityThe Sports Authority, Inc. is one of the largest sporting goods retailers in the United States. It is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, and operates more than 460 stores in 45 U.S...
(54,364 sq ft.)
Public transportation
When the mall opened in 1981, the mall was served by a minimal amount of public transportation. The no. 120 express bus provided rush hour service only geared mostly to commuters traveling downtown from White Marsh, and the No. 15 Line offered just six trips each on weekdays and Saturdays.During the 1990s, the Maryland Transit Administration
Maryland Transit Administration
The Maryland Transit Administration is a state-operated mass transit administration in Maryland, and is part of the Maryland Department of Transportation. It is better known as MTA Maryland to avoid confusion with other cities' transit agencies who share the initials MTA. The MTA operates a...
began to express these concerns. In 1997, The No. 35 Line was extended to White Marsh Mall. Though it only offered service on weekdays, hourly during rush hour, and every 2–3 hours at all other times, it was an improvement.
In 2001, the no. 35 line's schedule was improved to provide hourly service to White Marsh, seven days a week.
In 2005, MTA extended all No. 35 line trips to White Marsh, and since then, service has been provided by this line every 15 minutes during weekday rush hour, and every 30 minutes at all other times, seven days a week.
In 2007, MTA added hourly service on Bus Route 15 weekdays and Saturdays to White Marsh.
Megabus also operates from White Marsh Mall to and from New York City and Washington, D.C.
See also
- White Marsh Town CenterWhite Marsh Town CenterWhite Marsh Town Center a planned community of residential, office, industrial, and retail properties developed by Nottingham Properties, now owned by Corporate Office Properties Trust. It is located in White Marsh, northeast Baltimore County, Maryland....
- The Avenue at White Marsh
- Hunt Valley Mall
- Golden Ring Mall
- Harford MallHarford MallThe Harford Mall is a shopping mall owned by CBL & Associates Properties that is located near the junction of Maryland Route 24 and U.S. Route 1, about north of Baltimore. Its major stores include Macy's , Old Navy and Sears...