Solomon Pond Mall

Solomon Pond Mall
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LocationMarlborough, Massachusetts (with the northern part of the mall in Berlin)
Coordinates42°21′20.3″N 71°36′45.9″W / 42.355639°N 71.612750°W / 42.355639; -71.612750
Address601 Donald Lynch Blvd
Opening date1996
DeveloperSimon Property Group
ManagementSpinoso Real Estate Group
No. of stores and services89
No. of anchor tenants3 (2 open, 1 vacant)
Total retail floor area886,472 sq ft (82,355.9 m2)
No. of floors2
Websitevisitsolomonpond.com

The Solomon Pond Mall is a two-level enclosed shopping mall located off Interstate 290, near its terminus at Interstate 495, in Marlborough and Berlin, Massachusetts. The mall features JCPenney and Macy's (originally Filene's) as anchors with one vacant anchor last occupied by Sears.[1]

History

The mall opened in 1996 and was one of many that opened along the Interstate 495 corridor from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s.[2] Initially the mall's location seemed remote as it was located far from other retail. However, the mall was able to strategically target both the affluent and booming western crescent of suburbs of Boston, while simultaneously serving as the largest mall for the Worcester area.[3]

In comparison to other mid-range malls along the Interstate 495 corridor, the Solomon Pond Mall attempted to shoot for the upscale by courting some higher end tenants such as Victoria's Secret, Swarovski Crystal and several jeweler chains. The mall also includes an Apple Store.

On February 15, 2021, it was announced that Sears would be closing as part of a plan to close 34 stores nationwide. The store closed on May 2, 2021.[4]

As of 2024, the mall is currently managed by Spinoso Real Estate Group. Former owners include Pacific Retail Capital Partners and Simon Property Group.[5]

  • The second floor of the Solomon Pond Mall on Boxing Day 2016
    The second floor of the Solomon Pond Mall on Boxing Day 2016
  • The sign on the Solomon Pond Mall on Boxing Day 2016
    The sign on the Solomon Pond Mall on Boxing Day 2016
  • The exterior of JCPenney in the Solomon Pond Mall in 2016 which is now selling appliances, JCPenney stopped selling appliances in 2019
    The exterior of JCPenney in the Solomon Pond Mall in 2016 which is now selling appliances, JCPenney stopped selling appliances in 2019

References

  1. ^ "Solomon Pond Mall: A Simon Mall" (PDF). May 13, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  2. ^ "Solomon Pond Mall; Marlborough, Massachusetts - Labelscar: The Retail History Blog". Labelscar: The Retail History Blog. September 25, 2006. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  3. ^ "Solomon Pond Mall; Marlborough, Massachusetts - Labelscar: The Retail History Blog". Labelscar: The Retail History Blog. September 25, 2006. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  4. ^ "Sears store at Solomon Pond Mall in Marlboro closing".
  5. ^ "BUSINESS | Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough, MA".