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Apr 17, 2002 12:00 PM
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Location:
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Size: 1.2 million sq. ft. Category: Renovated Centers Firm: Developer/Owner: |
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 The renovation
of Willow Grove Park Mall drew inspiration from the Victorian Amusement
Park that occupied the site from 1892 to 1976. Already the premier
shopping destination in the area, the design goal was to enhance the
mall's original construction. This objective was achieved without the
use of construction barricades and the project was completed both under
budget and within the 9-month construction schedule.
An illustrative panorama was painted in
strategic locations throughout the project, from the new entrances to
the new food court and venues. The new design includes two major court
renovations and amenity improvements including new flooring, new
lighting, HVAC improvements and the addition of a replica Philadelphia
Toboggan Company Carousel that originally graced the former amusement
park. The existing flooring has been completely replaced with an
Italian ceramic tile simulating stone at nearly one-fourth the cost of
natural marble. New Victorian chandeliers and street lanterns replace
previously installed incandescent and neon lighting. The result is an
ambiance that allows the public to stroll through Willow Grove Park as
they did a century ago on the very same site.
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