Wichita Mall Explained

Wichita Mall was a shopping mall in Wichita, Kansas. Today, the mall consists of Big Lots, office space, and Wichita State University satellite centers.^[1]

History

The malls original anchors were Montgomery Ward, Skagg's, and J.M. McDonald.^{[2] [3]} It also had a movie theater.

The mall was constructed in February 1969.^[4] The Montgomery Ward store opened in the 1969 holiday season.^[5] The mall itself opened on July 30, 1970, as the Wichita Mall Shopping Center.

Montgomery Ward closed alongside the Towne West Square location on March 5, 2001, due to bankruptcy.^{[6] [7]}

On August 8, 2002, the mall has been sold.^[8]

In 2003, the mall has been renovated drastically, including the former Montgomery Ward location, to include office space and a new Big Lots.^{[9] [10]}

References

1. Web site: Wichita is moving library branch to vacant former tire store . 2020-06-17 . 2023-11-11 . newspapers.com . A2.
2. Web site: MALL DIRECTORY . 2001-03-05 . 2023-11-11 . newspapers.com . 61.
3. Web site: Former Henry's Clothiers - "Towne West Square Mall" Wichita, Kansas . Flickr. 2023-11-11.
   
4. Web site: The Mall Slates Grand Opening Today . 1970-07-30 . 2023-11-11 . newspapers.com . 38.
5. Web site: 1970 Was A Year For Building In The Wichita Area . 1971-01-03 . 2023-11-11 . newspapers.com . 18.
6. Web site: Wards . 2001-03-05 . 2023-11-11 . newspapers.com . 4.
7. Web site: Montgomery Ward is gone . 2001-03-05 . 2023-11-11 . newspapers.com . 1.
8. Web site: Wichita Mall Sold . 2002-08-08 . 2023-11-11 . newspapers.com . 23.
9. Web site: East Harry Site's occupancy to hit 75% - Office This is filling up . 2009-06-17 . 2023-11-11 . newspapers.com . 17.
10. Web site: Big Lots to open fourth store in Wichita . 2003-11-21 . 2023-11-11 . newspapers.com . 20.