Meadowbrook Mall was developed by the Cafaro Company and opened in late 1982.[1] The original architecture and engineering were completed by the Keeva J. Kekst Company. At the time of its opening, it was one of the earliest fully enclosed malls in north-central West Virginia and quickly became the dominant retail destination for communities along the Interstate 79 corridor from Fairmont to Weston. Early anchor stores included JCPenney, Murphy's Mart, Stone & Thomas, and Montgomery Ward.[2]
Major Redevelopments
The mall underwent multiple renovation phases beginning in the 1990s as national retail trends shifted. In 2008, Marshalls opened in the space formerly occupied by Elder-Beerman, followed by the addition of ULTA Beauty in 2015.
After Sears announced its closure in early 2017,[3] the Cafaro Company began major renovations on that wing. In 2023, Boscov's opened a new store in the redeveloped former Sears space, marking the chain’s 50th store and its first location in West Virginia.[4]
Current Layout and Anchors
The Meadowbrook Mall contains approximately 849,206 square feet (78,894m2) of gross leasable area and 109 tenant spaces, classifying it as a super-regional center according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.[5] The mall is single-level for public use, though a secondary service level exists for maintenance and storage.
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