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Union Station, still commonly known as Shannon Mall, is a shopping mall in Union City, southwest of Atlanta along Interstate 85. It is the only major shopping mall located on the growing southwest area of metro Atlanta.[1] The name was changed from Shannon Southpark Mall in 2007, after new ownership and renovations came in 2006. Shannon Mall thrived throughout the 1980s and early 1990s but visitors dropped off dramatically in the mid 1990s as crime rates in Union City soared. The new development brings promise to the area.
[edit] Opening
Shannon Mall opened in 1980 with original anchor stores Sears, Rich's and Davison's. Mervyn's joined the mall in 1986. Today, it "Features national retailers such as fye, Finish Line, Chick-fil-A, Champs Sporting Goods, and a 440-seat food court including Buffalo’s Café and Piccadilly Cafeteria.[2]
[edit] Anchors
- Sears (1980 Original Anchor)
- Macy's (2005, opened in 1980 as Rich's)
- Maxx Fun (2004, opened in 1986 as Mervyn's, was JCPenney from 1996-2000)
[edit] Former anchors
- Davison's (opened in 1980, converted in 1986 to Macy's, closed 2003; vacant)
- Mervyn's (opened in 1986, converted to JCPenney in 1996)
- Rich's (opened in 1980, converted to Macy's in 2005)
- JC Penney (opened in 1996 in former Mervyn's, closed 2000) [3][4]
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.joneslanglasalle.com/microsites/retail_pdfs/factsheets/Shannon.pdf Location Information
- ^ http://www.joneslanglasalle.com/microsites/retail_pdfs/factsheets/Shannon.pdf Shannon Tenant Information
- ^ http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2000/07/24/story5.html JC Penney Departure
- ^ http://deadmalls.com/malls/shannon_mall.html Additional JC Penney information
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