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Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix through the years
Metrocenter Mall officially closed on June 30, 2020. (Christina Estes/KJZZ )
When Metrocenter Mall opened in 1973, it was believed to have been the first mall west of the Mississippi River to have five department stores. (Christina Estes/KJZZ)
Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix on June 20, 2020. (Tim Agne/KJZZ)
Metrocenter mall in Phoenix in September 2015. (Kathy Ritchie/KJZZ)
Metrocenter Mall on June 29, 2020, shortly before it closed for good. (Sky Schaudt/KJZZ)
A vintage postcard depicting Metrocenter Mall. (Carlyle ER Metro LLC. / handout | agency)
Harkins Theatres remains open at the site of the former Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix. (Christina Estes/KJZZ)
A vintage photo of Metrocenter Mall. (Carlyle ER Metro LLC.)
The Metrocenter Wal-Mart is scheduled to open in mid-2016. ((Photo by Kathy Ritchie - KJZZ))
The former site of Dillards at Metrocenter mall. (Kathy Ritchie/KJZZ)
Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix on June 20, 2020. (Tim Agne/KJZZ / editorial | staff)
Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix on June 20, 2020. (Tim Agne/KJZZ / editorial | staff)
Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix on June 20, 2020. (Tim Agne/KJZZ / editorial | staff)
Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix on June 20, 2020. (Tim Agne/KJZZ / editorial | staff)
Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix on June 20, 2020. (Tim Agne/KJZZ / editorial | staff)
Metrocenter Mall at Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue in the early 1970s. (City of Phoenix)
Although Walmart appears on this sign, it is not part of the former Metrocenter Mall. (Christina Estes/KJZZ)
Former Sears Tire store outside the former Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix in November 2021. (Christina Estes/KJZZ)
Site of former Sears at the former Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix in November 2021. (Christina Estes/KJZZ)
Harkins Theatre at Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix. (Christina Estes/KJZZ / editorial | staff)
U-Haul moved into the former Macy's store at Metrocenter Mall. (Christina Esttes/KJZZ)
Metrocenter's property manager said the mall was 67% occupied in June 2019. (Christina Estes/KJZZ / editorial | staff)
Dillard's Clearance Center which remained open after Metrocenter Mall closed will be demolished. (Christina Estes/KJZZ / file | staff)
Metrocenter was believed to be the first mall west of the Mississippi River to have five department stores. Today, only Sears and Dillard's remain. ((Photo by Christina Estes - KJZZ))
Former mall entrance next to Harkins Theatres which remains open. (Christina Estes/KJZZ)
Preliminary sketches of the redevelopment Metrocenter site. (Hines)
Preliminary sketches of the redevelopment Metrocenter site. (Hines)
Preliminary sketch of the redevelopment at the former Metrocenter Mall site. (Hines)
Shortly before the Great Recession, Metrocenter's former owner spent more than $30 million on renovations including the food court. (Christina Estes/KJZZ / editorial | staff)
While stores struggled to pay rent, Metrocenter's former owner struggled to cover the mortgage and the mall went into receivership. ((Photo by Christina Estes - KJZZ))
Metrocenter's new owner wants to create an "open village' with office, medical and residential uses in addition to retail. ((Photo by Christina Estes- KJZZ))
Bidders can purchase Metrocenter store signs, including this one. (EJ's Auction & Appraisal / handout | agency)
A Walmart Supercenter is being built at the site of a former department store. ((Photo by Christina Estes - KJZZ))
A string of vacant stores at Metrocenter Mall. (Christina Estes/KJZZ / file | staff)
A vacant store at Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix on June 12, 2019. (Christina Estes/KJZZ)
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Updated rendering of redevelopment plans for Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix. (Concord Wilshire)
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