Tutu Park Mall

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Tutu Park Mall
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The entrance to Tutu Park Mall in 2024
Tutu Park Mall
LocationSt. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Coordinates 18°20′19″N64°53′26″W / 18.3387°N 64.8906°W / 18.3387; -64.8906
AddressAnna’s Retreat, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802-1736
Opening dateJune 3, 1993;31 years ago (1993-06-03)
No. of stores and servicesapproximately 60
No. of anchor tenants 2 (Kmart and The Market)
Website tutuparkmall.vi
Mall interior, April 2024 Tutu Park Mall 2.jpg
Mall interior, April 2024

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

Contents

The mall opened on June 3, 1993. [1] It was the first mall on Saint Thomas. [2] It is a regional landmark, known locally as "The Mall". [1] Tutu Park Mall not only includes the mall building itself but the surrounded area. [2] It contains over 60 stores. [1] Kmart and The Market serve as anchor stores. [2] 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. [1] Parking is also available. [3] It is located along U.S. Virgin Islands Highway 38. [3] It is centrally located on the island. [2]

Because of its central location, the mall serves as a main transportation hub for VITRAN, the island’s only transit bus system. [5]


History

William Mahaffey and John Foster were the principal partners to start the mall. [2] With other investors, they leased the property from the Hartland family. [2] 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. [2]

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]

Events

Each year, Tutu Park Mall host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Easter Eggstra, Halloween Jamboree, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s & Father’s Day, Back-to-School, Black History Month, Virgin Islands History Month, and Carnival events. The mall also has special sales. [12]

Current stores & anchors

Outparcels

Former stores

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References

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  8. ↑ "Rooty, Tooty, Fresh 'n Fruity: IHOP Opens in Tutu Park Mall". St. John Source. 2007-02-12. Retrieved 2007-02-13.
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  10. ↑ "Tutu Park Mall celebrates 25 years". Virgin Islands Daily News. 2018-06-18.
  11. ↑ "Tutu Park Kmart reopens after $10 million makeover". Virgin Islands Daily News. 2018-06-23.
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  13. ↑ "After 18 Years At Tutu Park Mall, Subway Closing Its Doors For Good Tomorrow". Virgin Islands Free Press. 2021-02-27. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
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