I truly believe this mall is doomed in its current incarnation and Simon knows it. The space formerly occupied by Mashalls (one of the mall’s major anchors) has been vacant for nearly a year.

Given the current state of retailing, I don’t know how this mall can survive in its current incarnation. I have a feeling it may end up being razed, and wouldn’t be at all surprised if a Wal-mart replaced the whole thing – which would be a shame ‘cos the mall -is- pretty cool, architecturally-speaking..

There are rumors about the mall closing but as far as I can tell none of them are founded. There were additional rumors about what would replace Marshalls as the anchor but nothing has been introduced yet and Marshalls has been gone for almost a year now. Best Buy may be moving but they would have to break a contract to do so and no one seems to think they’re that desperate to move to Lincoln plaza.

Where ‘EMS’ used to be there is now a ‘Rue 21′, considered to be a hip new store. Old Navy was put in during the late 90s, along with DSW, to add 2 more large market stores to the mall.

And I think the creation of the Blackstone Shoppes in Millbury did more damage to the mall than the expansion of Lincoln Plaza. But this mall has character and history and has survived the opening of Solomon Pond Mall amongst other setbacks over the years.

Going to be a shame if it closes, I see it has a ton of business but I guess that’s just not enough. With the new Lincoln Plaza built I think things have become hard and the store that’s kept Greendale afloat so long is probably Best Buy. Gamestop has a new store in Lincoln Plaza and I’ve noticed more flock there now than in Greendale. Will be sad to see it go if what I heard is true. I loved this mall, been going there since I was a teen.