Tutu Park Mall is a mall located in Anna's Retreat in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.[1]
 The entrance to Tutu Park Mall in 2024 | |
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| Location | St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
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| Coordinates | 18°20′19″N 64°53′26″W / 18.3387°N 64.8906°W |
| Address | Anna’s Retreat, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802-1736 |
| Opening date | June 3, 1993 |
| No. of stores and services | approximately 60 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 2 (Kmart and The Market STT) |
| Website | tutuparkmall |
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 location, it serves as a local transportation hub.[5]
History
editWilliam 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
editOn 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]
Current stores & anchors
edit- Kmart
- The Market (formerly Plaza Extra)
- Asfour Department Store
- Best Laundromat
- Carlos Furniture
- Boost Mobile
- Best Choice Hair Care
- Champs Sports
- claire’s
- China Fast Food (food court)
- FashionSource
- Dress for Less
- Double Scoops Ice Cream
- Foot Locker
- JustMe Fashion
- Just Threads
- K&J’s Clothing
- Kandy’s Fashion
- Marianne
- Rainbow Shops
- Kiwisat
- LA-V’s Notary Services
- LTS Enterprise
- Lifestyle Barbershop
- Luxury Box
- La Monarca Deli & Clothing Store (opening soon)
- Mail Plus
- MVUS
- New Horizon Clothing II
- Payless
- Perfume World
- Positive Approach
- ProFectionz Beauty Bar
- Rosario Spanish Food (food court)
- Speedy Redemption
- Sanchez Services
- United States Postal Service
- St. Thomas East End Medical Center
- St. Thomas East End Dental Clinic
- EnVision
- VIDE Office of Insular Superintendent
- VI Bureau of Motor Vehicles
- Vina Nails & Spa
- Vitamin World
- Vision Center
- VIDE Office of Coordinators & Production
- VIDE Division of Student Services
- Viya
- WIC Clinic
Outparcels
edit- Advance Auto Parts
- OfficeMax
- McDonald’s
- My Brother’s Workshop
Former stores
edit- Subway - closed 2021[12]
- Domino’s Pizza
- Dollar Store
- Scotiabank - closed 2018
- Helen Boutique
- RadioShack - closed 2017
- IHOP - closed 2008
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "About Tutu Park Mall". Tutu Park Mall. 2022-01-10. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ a b c d e f g Abbotts, Lori (2018-06-18). "Tutu Park Mall celebrates 25 years". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ a b c Greenberg, H.; Greenberg, D. (2006). The US Virgin Islands Alive!. Alive guides. Hunter. p. 47. ISBN 978-1-58843-584-2. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Huber, J. (2007). Best Dives of the Caribbean. Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center. Hunter Publishing, Incorporated. p. 353. ISBN 978-1-58843-190-5. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Potter, S.H. (2015). Moon U.S. & British Virgin Islands. Moon Handbooks. Avalon Publishing. p. 133. ISBN 978-1-63121-168-3. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Righter, E. (2003). The Tutu Archaeological Village Site: A Multi-disciplinary Case Study in Human Adaptation. Taylor & Francis. p. 34. ISBN 978-1-134-55269-6. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "OfficeMax Opens In Tutu". St. Thomas Source. 1999-02-18.
- ^ "Rooty, Tooty, Fresh 'n Fruity: IHOP Opens in Tutu Park Mall". St. John Source. 2007-02-12. Retrieved 2007-02-13.
- ^ "Tutu Park Mall celebrates 25 years". Virgin Islands Daily News. 2018-06-18.
- ^ "Tutu Park Mall celebrates 25 years". Virgin Islands Daily News. 2018-06-18.
- ^ "Tutu Park Kmart reopens after $10 million makeover". Virgin Islands Daily News. 2018-06-23.
- ^ "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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