After losing numerous tenants throughout the 2000s and 2010s with the decline in regional economy and residents, the mall had become increasingly vacant. As of 2017, only Dunham’s Sports remained as a major anchor tenant….Schuylkill Mall.
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| Public transit access | STS bus: 10, 45, 52 |
When did the Frackville mall close?
The once bustling shopping center on a mountain above Frackville closed in 2017 and was demolished in 2018. The mall opened for business to much fanfare in 1980. Like many Coal Region kids of the 80s and 90s, I have many memories of visits to the shops and movie theater there.
What is being built where the Schuylkill mall was?
FRACKVILLE — Bed, Bath and Beyond plans to open a distribution center in one of the warehouses at the site of the former Schuylkill Mall. The company will open a 1-million square-foot facility at the New Castle Twp. location in partnership with its logistics provider, truck rental company Ryder.
What county is Frackville PA in?
Schuylkill County
Frackville/Counties
What is Frackville known for?
A small coal town, also known as a “patch town”, owned the name “Mahanoy Plane”. It is located at the northern foot of Frackville’s Broad Mountain. Railroad companies once located here transported coal from the region to markets. Since the late 20th century, coal mining has largely ceased in the area.
Is Frackville PA Safe?
According to NeighborhoodScout’s analysis of FBI crime statistics, Frackville is safer than 73% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In Pennsylvania, only on the order of 38% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Frackville.
What is there to do in Frackville PA?
Best Top 10 things to do near Frackville, PA 17931
- Tree of Life Shoppe. 5.0 mi. Spiritual Shop, Reiki, Yoga.
- Black Diamond Bar & Restaurant. 0.3 mi.
- Compass Rose Harbor Bar. 0.1 mi.
- Jimmy O’s Sports Bar. 0.3 mi.
- St. Joseph’s Fine Art Studio.
- Chamberlain Canoes. 59.3 mi.
- YMCA Schuylkill. 0.1 mi.
- Frackville Fitness Center. 0.1 mi.
What is Frackville PA known for?
