History
Bradlees and JC Penney closed in early 2001. JC Penney's space became Bob's Stores, which closed in 2004 and was replaced by Steve & Barry's. Currently a "Pump and Jump" play area. Bradlees closed in late 2002 with the store space built out to accommodate Target; Lechmere closed in 1997, becoming Linens 'n Things in 2003; Old Navy and Borders Books also opened around the same time as Linens 'n Things; Both Linens 'n Things and Steve & Barry's closed in September 2008 due to company's bankruptcy; Old Navy closed in 2009; In January 2010 the mall's Uno Chicago Grill closed. Borders closed their store in September 2011, as the entire chain folded. On October 29, 2011, an independent bookstore filled the former Borders space. On December 5, 2011, construction began on a brand new 58,000 sf Regal Stadium 14 complex. This complex will eventually replace the current 22 year old movie theater. It is slated to be finished in July of 2012. In February 2012 the mall's H&M closed. In 2012 a Wind Turbine was constructed right near the mall along with 4 other turbines farther away.
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