Westmoreland Mall
A two-level enclosed regional shopping mall and entertainment complex in Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, near Greensburg.
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Overview
Westmoreland Mall is a two-level enclosed shopping and entertainment complex in Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, southeast of Pittsburgh and near Greensburg. Positioned along the heavily traveled U.S. Route 30 corridor, it serves communities across Westmoreland County and functions as the principal regional retail destination between the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and Altoona. The property is owned and operated by CBL Properties and combines enclosed mall retailing with surrounding big-box stores, restaurants, cinemas, and other commercial uses. The mall opened on February 28, 1977, with Kaufmann's and Sears as its principal anchors and approximately 89 additional retailers. Its development followed increasing demand for modern suburban retail in the Greensburg area. Before construction, the site was known as Miller's Woods, a mixture of fields and woodland associated with early Lincoln Highway travel. Local shoppers had previously relied on downtown Greensburg stores and Greengate Mall, but expanding automobile-oriented retail and the interest of major department stores encouraged the creation of a larger regional center. Development was initially considered by Adam Eidemiller, Inc., which had owned the land and first examined other uses, including a motel. Eidemiller later partnered with the Goodman Company, a developer with regional mall experience. Construction began in 1975, and Kaufmann's opened before the mall's formal 1977 debut. A South Annex, later known as Westmoreland Crossing, opened in 1978 and broadened the project beyond the enclosed mall. The complex subsequently added department-store space, specialty retailers, restaurants, and entertainment uses. During the 1980s, ownership and management were associated with The Kravco Company, while Westmoreland Mall continued to draw tenants from nearby competitors. A major redevelopment from 1993 to 1994 invested approximately $33 million in the property, adding about 66,000 square feet, a food court, a new entrance, and a two-level parking garage. JCPenney relocated from Greengate Mall into the expanded center. In 1999, a 15-screen stadium-style cinema opened beside the annex, later operating as an AMC Theatres complex. Former cinema space within the mall was converted into Kaufmann's Home, which ultimately became Macy's Home. The mall today contains roughly 1.29 million square feet of retail space on approximately 103 acres and has more than 170 retailers when the broader complex is considered. Its principal retail anchors include Dick's House of Sport, JCPenney, Macy's, and Macy's Home, with H&M and Old Navy among the junior anchors. The former Sears building was closed in 2019 and later selected for redevelopment as a Dick's House of Sport. The property also includes Westmoreland Crossing and a substantial surrounding retail district with stores such as Michaels, T.J. Maxx, Levin Furniture, Planet Fitness, and a 15-screen AMC cinema. A major transformation occurred when Live! Casino Pittsburgh was developed in the former Bon-Ton building. The casino and entertainment complex opened in November 2020 after licensing, demolition, and construction work that began before and continued through the COVID-19 pandemic. It added gaming, dining, sports viewing, events, and live entertainment to the mall environment. Gaming and Leisure Properties acquired the casino building and ground lease in 2022 in a sale-leaseback transaction, while Cordish Companies continued operating the facility. The casino has made Westmoreland Mall a hybrid retail, dining, entertainment, and gaming destination rather than a conventional enclosed shopping center alone.
History
The land that became Westmoreland Mall was historically known as Miller's Woods, an area of open fields and woodland near the Lincoln Highway. During the early automobile era, it was associated with travelers and camping activity along the highway. By the 1960s, scattered businesses had appeared along U.S. Route 30, but much of the region's shopping remained concentrated in downtown Greensburg or at Greengate Mall. The concept for a new regional mall emerged after major retailers expressed interest in serving the growing suburban market. Kaufmann's and Sears were important prospective anchors, while an earlier possibility of expanding Greengate Mall did not proceed. Adam Eidemiller, Inc., the site's owner, initially considered a motel but shifted toward a regional shopping center as enclosed malls became a dominant retail format in the 1970s. Eidemiller joined with the Goodman Company, which had experience developing large shopping properties. Construction began in 1975, and Kaufmann's opened ahead of the official center opening. Westmoreland Mall formally opened on February 28, 1977, with approximately 850,000 square feet of space, Kaufmann's and Sears as anchors, and 89 other retailers. Opening festivities included an appearance by Mr. McFeely, the character from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood portrayed by David Newell. The South Annex opened in 1978 with Shop 'n Save as an anchor. Additional department-store space was added in 1979 for Troutman's, whose location was later converted first to Pomeroy's and then to The Bon-Ton. The broader property expanded during the 1980s with a convenience center and additional stores and restaurants. Ownership and management during this period were associated with The Kravco Company. Westmoreland Mall's growth intensified competition with Greengate Mall, which attempted renovations and tenant changes to maintain its position in the Greensburg market. A major redevelopment began in 1993 in response to retailer demand and competition from other Pittsburgh-area shopping centers. The approximately $33 million project concluded in 1994 and added around 66,000 square feet, space for about 20 new retailers, a larger food court, a new entrance, and a two-level parking deck with approximately 715 spaces. JCPenney relocated from Greengate Mall into the expanded Westmoreland Mall, strengthening the center's department-store lineup. Entertainment became an increasingly important part of the complex. In 1999, Carmike Cinemas opened a 15-screen stadium-style theater beside the annex; the theater later became an AMC property. Earlier cinema space inside the mall was repurposed as Kaufmann's Home, later renamed Macy's Home. In 2006, Kaufmann's was converted to Macy's as part of Federated Department Stores' nationwide rebranding of former May Company regional department-store names. Macy's later added a Macy's Backstage outlet area, while JCPenney underwent a substantial renovation in 2010 and introduced a Sephora shop that was subsequently replaced by JCPenney Beauty. Anchor changes in the late 2010s reflected the broader restructuring of American department-store retail. The Bon-Ton closed in 2018 after its parent company entered liquidation. Sears announced its closure in 2018, and the store ceased operations in March 2019. Cordish Companies then selected the former Bon-Ton building for Live! Casino Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania regulators issued the gaming license in August 2019, interior demolition began later that year, and construction proceeded despite disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Live! Casino Pittsburgh opened in November 2020. The facility introduced a casino floor, electronic and live table games, poker, high-limit areas, a FanDuel sportsbook and lounge, event space, restaurants, and entertainment venues. It operates as an anchor-like use connected to the mall while maintaining exterior access. In 2022, Gaming and Leisure Properties acquired the building and ground lease in a sale-leaseback with Cordish, which continued to operate the casino. Westmoreland Mall now forms part of a much larger retail corridor along U.S. Route 30 and Donohoe Road. The enclosed center, Westmoreland Crossing, adjacent commercial parcels, cinemas, restaurants, and casino complex together create one of the largest concentrations of retail and entertainment uses between Monroeville and Altoona. The mall remains active, although its tenant mix continues to evolve through department-store closures, specialty-retail changes, and the incorporation of entertainment and experiential uses.
- 2022
Casino real-estate sale-leaseback completed
[1]Gaming and Leisure Properties acquired the casino building and ground lease while Cordish retained operational responsibility.
- 2020
Live! Casino Pittsburgh opens
[1]The former Bon-Ton building reopened as a casino and entertainment complex on November 24.
- 2018
Bon-Ton and Sears closures announced
[1]The Bon-Ton entered liquidation and Sears announced the closure of its mall store, marking major anchor turnover.
- 2006
Kaufmann's becomes Macy's
[1]The Kaufmann's anchor was converted to Macy's during Federated Department Stores' nationwide nameplate conversion.
- 1999
15-screen cinema opens
[1]Carmike Cinemas opened a stadium-style cinema beside the annex, later operated by AMC Theatres.
- 1994
Major renovation and expansion completed
[1]A major redevelopment added retail space, a food court, a new entrance, and a parking deck; JCPenney relocated from Greengate Mall.
- 1979
Troutman's expansion
[1]Troutman's opened a major store at the mall, adding department-store space to the growing complex.
- 1978
South Annex opens
[1]The South Annex, later known as Westmoreland Crossing, opened with Shop 'n Save as an anchor.
- 1977
Westmoreland Mall opens
[1]The mall officially opened on February 28 with Kaufmann's, Sears, and 89 other retailers.
- 1976
Kaufmann's opens ahead of the mall
[1]Kaufmann's became the first store to open at the developing complex.
Products and positioning
A large automobile-oriented regional shopping and entertainment destination serving Westmoreland County and the wider eastern Pittsburgh region. Its positioning combines traditional department-store and specialty retail with restaurants, cinemas, outdoor commercial parcels, and the Live! Casino Pittsburgh gaming complex.
Shopping mall · 1977
Enclosed regional mall retail
The core Westmoreland Mall property provides enclosed, climate-controlled retail space across two levels. Its tenant mix includes department stores, apparel, beauty, footwear, sporting goods, home merchandise, specialty shops, food-service operators, and junior anchors. The complex is designed for regional automobile-based shopping and is supported by extensive surface parking and a parking garage.
Open-air retail and dining · 1978
Westmoreland Crossing
The South Annex, later called Westmoreland Crossing, extends the mall's offer into an open-air convenience and retail district. It includes large-format stores, restaurants, personal services, and a cinema complex, connecting the enclosed mall with the wider U.S. Route 30 commercial corridor.
Gaming and entertainment · 2020
Live! Casino Pittsburgh
Live! Casino Pittsburgh occupies the former Bon-Ton building and includes casino gaming, electronic and live table games, poker, high-limit rooms, a FanDuel sportsbook and lounge, restaurants, event space, and entertainment venues. Its addition significantly diversified Westmoreland Mall from conventional retail into a combined shopping, dining, gaming, and live-entertainment destination.
Department stores · 1977
Department-store anchors
The mall's major department-store presence includes Macy's and JCPenney, supplemented by Macy's Home. These stores provide broad apparel, accessories, beauty, housewares, furniture, and seasonal merchandise and serve as long-standing traffic-generating anchors.
Sporting goods
Dick's House of Sport
Dick's House of Sport is planned as the successor use for the former Sears building. The format is designed as a large experiential sporting-goods store combining equipment and apparel with activity-oriented features. The redevelopment represents the mall's response to the departure of a traditional department-store anchor.
Brand decisions
2024
Redevelop former Sears building as Dick's House of SportGeneration changeBackground
Sears closed its Westmoreland Mall store in 2019, leaving another large anchor building vacant.
Action taken
Dick's Sporting Goods signed a lease to redevelop the former Sears building for a Dick's House of Sport format.
2018
Redevelop former Bon-Ton space for casino useStrategyBackground
The Bon-Ton anchor closed during the retailer's liquidation, leaving a large department-store building available for reuse.
Action taken
Cordish Companies announced plans to convert the building into Live! Casino Pittsburgh, combining gaming, food, events, and entertainment.
Aftermath
The casino opened in November 2020 and became a major non-retail anchor within the mall complex.
Reported development cost. $160 million (2018-2020)
1993
Approve major mall expansion and renovationStrategyBackground
Retailer demand for additional space and competition from other Pittsburgh-area malls encouraged the owners to reposition and enlarge the property.
Action taken
The owners undertook a major redevelopment that added retail space, a food court, a new entrance, and a two-level parking garage.
Aftermath
The project was completed in 1994 and enabled JCPenney to relocate from Greengate Mall to Westmoreland Mall.
Reported project cost. $33 million (1993-1994)
Recent events
- 2022
Gaming and Leisure Properties acquires Live! Casino Pittsburgh real estate[1]
M&A
Gaming and Leisure Properties acquired the casino building and ground lease from Cordish in a sale-leaseback transaction; Cordish remained the operating company.
- 2020
Live! Casino Pittsburgh opens[1]
Product launch
The casino and entertainment complex opened on November 24, 2020, following a soft opening the preceding week.
- 2019
Pennsylvania approves gaming license for Live! Casino Pittsburgh[1]
Regulation · Product launch
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board awarded Cordish a license for the planned two-story casino facility.
- 2018
Sears announces closure of its Westmoreland Mall store[1]
Other
Sears announced the closure of the store as part of a nationwide round of planned store shutdowns; the location closed in March 2019.
- 2018
Cordish proposes Live! Casino Pittsburgh[1]
Product launch
Cordish Companies unveiled plans to convert the former Bon-Ton building into a gaming and entertainment complex.
- 1999
AMC cinema complex opens beside the mall annex[1]
Product launch
A 15-screen stadium-style cinema opened next to the South Annex, adding a major entertainment use to the broader mall complex.
- 1994
JCPenney relocates from Greengate Mall to Westmoreland Mall[1]
Other
JCPenney became an anchor at Westmoreland Mall after moving from the competing Greengate Mall during the center's major expansion.
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