Comments on: Apex Department Store; Pawtucket, Rhode Island

By: Jim D'Ambrosia

Jim D'Ambrosia — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:20:48 +0000

As a long time resident and constant dreamer I am amazed that this mall has not flourished. There is so much potential for this area. If only it would return to being an entertainment venue. For example, can you imagine a Daves and Busters like the one at Providence Place Mall being placed here. With CCRI next door and the local youth looking for something to do, I feel this is a gold mine. I don’t understand the lack of vision. If I ever win the Powerball this would be one of my first investment considerations.

Sincerely; Jim D.

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:28:52 +0000

The Warwick store closed in 2001 I believe, but the building remained for a while. My favorite restaurant, “the Tomato Vine” was in the carousel looking section with the pyramid roof up until 2005 or so maybe? I loved that place, it’s too bad they couldn’t find a new spot when they decided to knock down the whole plaza. Now it’s a Lowes and Stop & Shop plaza.

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:50:03 +0000

I worked at the Warwick Store back in the late 80’s in the furniture dept.I heard they tore that store down. You can see it on Google Maps. I haven’t been to R.I. in over 9 years, I miss some parts but I ‘ m glad I left, although it would be interesting to return to see how much R.I has changed and visit some old friends and my sister.

By: Jonah Norason

Jonah Norason — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:40:45 +0000

Bizarre. I wonder if it’s like some well-known retailer (think Montgomery Ward) closed up all of its stores except one.

By: Ken Reid

Ken Reid — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:41:28 +0000

I was here yesterday. I had always driven by it on my way to Narragansett during the Summer when I was a kid, but had never been in before.

It’s very strange. Not a soul was in there, the parking lot was completely empty, but they were still selling jackets and clothes that cost $200 +.

There were some very old electronics for sale, including a microwave that had to date back to the late 80s at best.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:33:01 +0000

Last time I went into this building, a year or two ago, it was the location of the Rhode Island Dept of Motor Vehicles. However, they had not taken down the various department signs (Juniors, Mens, etc) which made the whole visit comical. I could imagine asking where the driver’s license desk was and someone telling me it’s “in between the dressing rooms and the women’s shoes department”

Beautiful building, definitely a memory from my childhood

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:22:02 +0000

This store is still my favorite. Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s in Pawtucket, this was the store to go to. Especially since I lived about an 8 minute walk away from it. Iconic building, large amount of parking and great selection. Somewhat sad to see to see it and it’s other contemporary (Ann & Hope) gone.