April 27, 2022

Kmart #3117 - Willow Grove, PA


KMART #3117

Opened: 1974
Closed: 2017
Address: 2620 Moreland Rd
Exterior: Arches
Interior (at time of closure): "Big Kmart"
Photographed: February 2022


This was the last operating Kmart in Montgomery County, like the Willow Grove Sears (which was actually the last in all of Pennsylvania). Kmart #3117 opened on March 21, 1974, predating the surrounding properties and buildings by several years. It was, however, announced for closure in 2017, closing in November of that year. In 2019, At Home opened in the space vacated by Kmart. 

Photo by joshaustin610 on Flickr

April 13, 2022

Kmart #3438 - Avenel, NJ


KMART #3438

Opened: 1979
Closed: 2022
Address: 1550 St. George Ave
Exterior: 1970s V3
Interior: "Orange"
Photographed: January 2022



Yes, you're reading this right. An open Kmart. In 2022.
(well, at the time of writing in January 2022. In March 2022 this store was put on the chopping block)

One of just four non-liquidating Kmarts left on the Mainland United States, Kmart #3438 in Avenel, New Jersey, opened on October 17, 1979, making it the second-oldest currently-operating store (behind Miami, Florida). As of 1/29/22, this store is one of two operating locations in New Jersey.