Solomon Pond Mall Explained

Solomon Pond Mall
Location:Marlborough, Massachusetts (with the northern part of the mall in Berlin)
Address:601 Donald Lynch Blvd
Coordinates:42.3556°N -71.6128°W
Opening Date:1996
Developer:Simon Property Group
Manager:Spinoso Real Estate Group
Number Of Stores:89
Number Of Anchors:3 (2 open, 1 vacant)
Floor Area:886472square feet
Floors:2

The Solomon Pond Mall is a two-level enclosed shopping mall located off Interstate 290, near its terminus at Interstate 495, in Marlborough and Berlin, Massachusetts. The mall features JCPenney and Macy's (originally Filene's) as anchors with one vacant anchor last occupied by Sears.[1]

History

The mall opened in 1996 and was one of many that opened along the Interstate 495 corridor from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s.[2] Initially the mall's location seemed remote as it was located far from other retail. However, the mall was able to strategically target both the affluent and booming western crescent of suburbs of Boston, while simultaneously serving as the largest mall for the Worcester area.[3]

In comparison to other mid-range malls along the Interstate 495 corridor, the Solomon Pond Mall attempted to shoot for the upscale by courting some higher end tenants such as Victoria's Secret, Swarovski Crystal and several jeweler chains. The mall also includes an Apple Store.

On February 15, 2021, it was announced that Sears would be closing as part of a plan to close 34 stores nationwide. The store closed on May 2, 2021.[4]

As of 2024, the mall is currently managed by Spinoso Real Estate Group. Former Owners Include Pacific Retail Capital Partners And Simon Property Group.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Solomon Pond Mall: A Simon Mall. 2017-05-13. 2017-11-29.
  2. News: Solomon Pond Mall; Marlborough, Massachusetts - Labelscar: The Retail History Blog. 2006-09-25. Labelscar: The Retail History Blog. 2017-11-30. en-US.
  3. News: Solomon Pond Mall; Marlborough, Massachusetts - Labelscar: The Retail History Blog. 2006-09-25. Labelscar: The Retail History Blog. 2017-11-30. en-US.
  4. Web site: Sears store at Solomon Pond Mall in Marlboro closing.
  5. Web site: BUSINESS Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough, MA.