We finally know a little more about the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall.
Whole Foods Market will anchor the redeveloped Neshaminy Mall site
Philadelphia Business Journal is reporting that popular grocery store, Whole Foods Market, has signed a lease to be the anchor store at the new site. It will be new construction, since the majority of the old mall will be demolished. That demolition is expected to begin by the end of the year.
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GoogleGoogleThe mall was sold in 2024
Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties are the new owners of the space. The sale was finalized back in the summer of 2024. The new, redeveloped site will include retail, residential, office, medical, entertainment, and restaurant space. It sounds like it’s going to be a daily destination for locals and will attract those from surrounding areas.
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Three previous mall tenants are a part of the redevelopment plan
Whole Foods Market is the first confirmed new tenant for this future project. So, if you’ve heard any other stores have joined the lineup, it’s just a rumor at this point. It was previously announced that three mall tenants will remain, and be a part of the redevelopment plan. The three are AMC-24 Theatres, Barnes & Noble bookseller, and Boscov’s department stores.
GoogleGoogleThe historical dioramas are being removed before demolition and restored
Much to the delight of those who have been patrons of Neshaminy Mall for many years, the seven historical, mechanical dioramas that hang in the mall wall of Macy’s (originally Strawbridge & Clothier) will be saved from demolition. Bensalem Township and the Historical Society will be pulling them out, restoring them, and finding new homes for them, according to WHYY
It was the end of an era on Saturday (October 31) when the mall closed for good after 58 years, according to NBC10 Philadelphia.
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