Kmart Forever

SEARS #1244 Opened:  1989 Closed:  2018 Address:  2899 Whiteford Rd Photographed:  October 2021 Sears #1244, one of the original four anchors at the York Galleria mall, opened on November 4, 1989 as the last to open in the area (Harrisburg was first, Reading was second, Lancaster was third, this one was fourth). It became the first to fall, however, being announced for closure on April 26, 2018 (Just a week after the York Galleria's Bon-Ton was announced for closure), and it closed in August 2018.  In February 2018, Penn National Gaming expressed interest in opening a mini-casino at the York Galleria. The casino opened on August 12, 2021 in the lower level of the former Sears. Before closure (Google Earth Streetview) Mall Entrance (Google Maps Contributors) (Photo by Google Maps contributors) (Photo by Google Maps Contributors) (Photo by Google Maps Contributors)

KMART #3102 Opened:  1976 Closed:  2003 Exterior:  Grant's Interior (at time of closure):  Unknown Address:  1201 Carlisle Rd Photographed:  August 2021 Kmart's second York store, an 89,000 sq. ft. former Grant's, opened on September 8, 1976. However, the 1994 opening of a new walmart just a mile away must've hurt this store, as it closed in 2003 and was demolished in the mid-2000s. While the original structure was demolished, this is the part of the center where Kmart once stood. Original appearance of Kmart #3102 Kmart #3102 after being converted to a Big Kmart in 1997.

Photos submitted by Enzo Messina Kmart #4313, located at 1094 Haines Road in York, Pennsylvania opened in 1970 and closed in 2017. It is now occupied by a local food pantry. Quick Information: Opened: 1970 Closed: 2017 Interior (at time of closure): "Big Kmart" Exterior: 1960s (R) Address: 1094 Haines Road Photographed: January 2020

Kmart #4313, located at 1094 Haines Road in York, Pennsylvania opened in 1970 and closed in 2017. It is now occupied by a local food pantry. Storefront and facade Road sign. If you look closely, you can still see the "swoosh" After closure, before becoming an Emergency Food Hub. Google Maps imagery Before closure Bing Maps imagery A promotional layaway banner on the back of the store (visible from the highway) Bing Maps imagery Logo on the back of the store (Also visible from the highway) Bing Maps imagery Quick Information: Opened: 1970 Closed: 2017 Interior (at time of closure): "Big Kmart" Exterior: 1960s (R) Address: 1094 Haines Road Photographed: October 2020