Kmart Forever

Kmart #3136, located at 1 Parkside Avenue in Shillington, Pennsylvania opened in 1974 as the first Kmart in Berks County. It also became the last after the Kmart on 5th Street Highway closed in 2016. This store closed on December 1, 2019. Close-up of the entire façade. Front of the store Road sign, it looks as if the "K" in the word "mart" was put in bold, like on the storefront. Full sign. The space occupied by GOBM was once a Weis Market Auto center and Garden Shop Before Closure. Google Earth imagery The store, before its exterior was updated with the current logo. Bing Maps imagery The road sign, before it was updated with the current logo. Bing Maps imagery Photo: Vintage Aerial Quick Information: Opened: 1974 Closed: 2019 Interior (at time of closure):  "Big Kmart" Exterior: Arches (L) Address: 1 Parkside Avenue Photographed: July 2020

Kmart #9524, located at 161 Big Elk Mall in Elkton, Maryland opened in 1978. It closed in 2017 and in 2020, Ollie's Bargain Outlet opened a store and is now using about a third of the building. Kmart's facade and garden shop remain to this date. Ollie's entrance. Kmart's facade has not been removed. A closer look at the facade. Former Garden Shop. One of the nicest Kmart garden shops I have seen. Before closure.   Google Maps imagery Quick Information:  Opened: 1978  Closed: 2017  Interior (at time of closure): "Big Kmart" Exterior: Late 1970s (R) Address: 161 Big Elk Mall  Photographed: August 2020

Kmart #4807, located at 401 Governors Place in Bear, Delaware opened in 1992 in a shopping center called Governor's Square (hence, the unique colonial design). This store was announced for closure in August 2019 and closed on December 15, 2019. The store while it still featured the "Big Kmart" signage Google Maps imagery Outside of the building before closure. Outside of the building after closure. Notice the unique facade. Garden Center entrance. Outdoor garden shop. Indoor garden shop. Quick Information:   Opened: 1992  Closed: 2019 Interior (at time of closure): "Big Kmart" Exterior: Unique (R) Address: 401 Governors Place  Photographed: September 2018 / August 2020