Comments on: Summit Place Mall; Waterford, Michigan

By: spacedcowgirl

spacedcowgirl — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:44:47 +0000

For those who were reminiscing about Fruigurt, I recently (just after reading this thread for the first time… weird coincidence because before that I had never heard of them in my life) found there is still one in the Briarwood (Ann Arbor) Macy’s. There is also still a candy counter and you can tell the decorative floor tile border is probably left over from the Hudson’s “Marketplace” days. The counter also sells sandwiches, salads, coffee, etc. that are a bit pricey but actually quite good. Kind of far to drive for many of us, but considering that several people were sad about the Fruigurt’s demise, I thought this news might be better than nothing.

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:09:32 +0000

Wow I have so many memories of this place! My first job was at Mainstreet (Kohl’s) then I worked at Spencer Gifts, President Tuxedos, and then one of the booth store (Select Communications). As a teenager I spent many of my days at the Burger King that was located in “the mall” section between Hudson’s and Montgomery Wards. I also remember going to the Summit Cinema for my first real teenage “alone” outing. I am going to miss what was once known as The Mall”, Summit Place. But, shopping has changed and these type of malls are not what/how people like to shop anymore. I live in Waterford now and I would love to see something similar to Villages of Rochester occupy this space or even if they bring the Super Walmart to this location I would appreciate having the outlet stores similar to how the Walmart Superstore development is in Rochester Hills. My hopes is that I will be able to shop in the community in which I live for the majority of my needs and I would hate for this space to be left empy and an eyesore!

By: Al

Al — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:19:24 +0000

its sad that this going away, but I heard many rumors, that there is going to be a super walmart there.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:29:56 +0000

JCP at Summit Place will be closing on or before 4/3 according to today’s Oakland Press. (Finally)

Ha, I remember going to the closing sale at miracle mile’s JCP when they were moving to Summit!

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:59:15 +0000

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/01/05/business/doc4b43c1938263b868484037.txt

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:28:37 +0000

Wow, so sad though inevitable- I have very fond memories of shopping here with my late mom, and of running to the box office before concert tix went on sale many times! It was a very nice Hudsons back then (90s) but has been a very unloved macy’s for some time- surprised it hasn’t closed sooner, to be honest. This just leaves Sears (mom was on the floor team that set up for its grand opening way back when) and JCP. Only a matter of time now. Still sucks having this vacant behemoth in the backyard so to speak…

By: Pseudo3D

Pseudo3D — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:31:25 +0000

That’s a sorry fate. Looks like a round of closings for 2010…too bad that’s an old Field’s (it had a candy counter!)

By: BenderJ

BenderJ — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:53:37 +0000

Another blow to the mall – Macy’s is officially closing (

http://www.freep.com/article/20100105/BUSINESS07/100105042/1320/Macys-at-Summit-Place-Mall-prepares-to-close

By: DG

DG — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:55:56 +0000

Hey Jeff in Lansing:

The Hot Sam used to be behind ‘Hudsons’ by the Kirby’s Coney in the long dark hallway…Then in the late 80’s it was moved to the hall to the right of the inside Wards entrance on the way to Ruby Tuesdays. The same little old lady worked there for years and years….and she remembered me from the old store, years later. Man, they had good pretzels and the cheese dip….yes!

HTH!

By: Jeff from Lansing

Jeff from Lansing — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:19:44 +0000

Does anyone remember a Hot Sam Pretzel store there? They had the best pretzels in the world. When did they leave the mall and why? Is the old sport where it used to be still there? Or can you tell where it once was?