Tutu Park Mall Explained

Tutu Park Mall
Address:Anna’s Retreat, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802-1736
Location:St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Coordinates:18.3387°N -64.8906°W
Number Of Stores:approximately 60
Number Of Anchors:2 (Kmart and The Market STT)

Tutu Park Mall is a mall located in Anna's Retreat in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.[1]

The mall opened on June 3, 1993. It was the first mall on Saint Thomas.[2] It is a regional landmark, known locally as "The Mall". Tutu Park Mall not only includes the mall building itself but the surrounded area. It contains over 60 stores. Kmart and The Market serve as anchor stores. Additionally, there is also a food court.[3] Numerous fast food businesses can be found in the area.[4] It also serves as a central gathering point for the local community. Parking is also available. It is located along U.S. Virgin Islands Highway 38. It is centrally located on the island.

Because of its location, it serves as a local transportation hub.[5]

History

William Mahaffey and John Foster were the principal partners to start the mall. With other investors, they leased the property from the Hartland family. Prior to construction, the site of the mall was the site of an archaeological excavation.[6] In September 1992, construction started and it was opened a year later.

Timeline

On February 18, 1999, OfficeMax opened its doors adjacent to Tutu Park Mall.[7]

On February 12, 2007, IHOP opened its first franchise owned by Allison Petrus on St. Thomas.[8]

In September 2017, generator issues after Hurricane Maria prompted the mall to close for three weeks.[9]

In June 2018, Tutu Park celebrated 25 years of serving the St. Thomas community.[10] Kmart reopens after being destroyed by Hurricane Irma.[11]

Current stores & anchors

Outparcels

Former stores

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-01-10 . About Tutu Park Mall . 2024-04-22 . Tutu Park Mall.
  2. Web site: Abbotts . Lori . 2018-06-18 . Tutu Park Mall celebrates 25 years . 2024-04-22 . The Virgin Islands Daily News.
  3. Book: Greenberg, H. . The US Virgin Islands Alive! . Greenberg . D. . Hunter . 2006 . 978-1-58843-584-2 . Alive guides . 47 . 2024-04-22.
  4. Book: Huber, J. . Best Dives of the Caribbean . Hunter Publishing, Incorporated . 2007 . 978-1-58843-190-5 . Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center . 353 . 2024-04-22.
  5. Book: Potter, S.H. . Moon U.S. & British Virgin Islands . Avalon Publishing . 2015 . 978-1-63121-168-3 . Moon Handbooks . 133 . 2024-04-22.
  6. Book: Righter, E. . The Tutu Archaeological Village Site: A Multi-disciplinary Case Study in Human Adaptation . Taylor & Francis . 2003 . 978-1-134-55269-6 . 34 . 2024-04-22.
  7. Web site: OfficeMax Opens In Tutu . St. Thomas Source . 1999-02-18.
  8. Web site: 2007-02-12. Rooty, Tooty, Fresh 'n Fruity: IHOP Opens in Tutu Park Mall . 2007-02-13 . St. John Source.
  9. Web site: Tutu Park Mall celebrates 25 years . Virgin Islands Daily News . 2018-06-18.
  10. Web site: Tutu Park Mall celebrates 25 years . Virgin Islands Daily News . 2018-06-18.
  11. Web site: Tutu Park Kmart reopens after $10 million makeover . Virgin Islands Daily News . 2018-06-23.
  12. Web site: 2021-02-27 . After 18 Years At Tutu Park Mall, Subway Closing Its Doors For Good Tomorrow . 2024-07-10. Virgin Islands Free Press.

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