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'''Grants Mill Station''' is a shopping center at the intersection of [[Beacon Drive]] and [[Kilgore Memorial Drive]], just north of where Kilgore becomes [[Grants Mill Road]] in [[Irondale]]. The center was formerly occupied by a [[Wal-Mart]] supercenter, and | '''Grants Mill Station''' is a shopping center at the intersection of [[Beacon Drive]] and [[Kilgore Memorial Drive]], just north of where Kilgore becomes [[Grants Mill Road]] in [[Irondale]]. The center was formerly occupied by a [[Wal-Mart]] supercenter, and for years was largely vacant with [[Southeastern Salvage]] and [[Garden Ridge]] as its anchors. | ||
Wal-Mart moved to the new [[Eastwood Village]] shopping center in neighboring [[Birmingham]] in [[2007]]. Birmingham offered $11 million in development incentives for the retail center which replaced the aging [[Eastwood Mall]]. | Wal-Mart moved to the new [[Eastwood Village]] shopping center in neighboring [[Birmingham]] in [[2007]]. Birmingham offered $11 million in development incentives for the retail center which replaced the aging [[Eastwood Mall]]. | ||
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Irondale Mayor [[Tommy Joe Alexander]] announced that a new buyer was planning to redevelop Grants Mill Station in early [[2013]]. Plans included adding a park with miniature golf course in the existing parking lot. | Irondale Mayor [[Tommy Joe Alexander]] announced that a new buyer was planning to redevelop Grants Mill Station in early [[2013]]. Plans included adding a park with miniature golf course in the existing parking lot. | ||
In December, it was announced that Mark Gold and Skyline International Developments, owners of the nearby [[Crestwood Festival Center]], had purchased the shopping center for $2.3 million. A [[dog park]], which would become an Irondale city park, was scheduled to be completed by [[July 1]], [[2013]], with Irondale providing $150,000 towards its construction. The city's water department as well as a police substation | In December, it was announced that [[Mark Gold]] and [[Skyline International Developments]], owners of the nearby [[Crestwood Festival Center]], had purchased the shopping center for $2.3 million. A [[dog park]], which would become an Irondale city park, was scheduled to be completed by [[July 1]], [[2013]], with Irondale providing $150,000 towards its construction. The city's water department as well as a police substation were moved to the shopping center in 2013, with the city paying rent for the water department but not for the substation. Gold also announced that the complex would be lit in green spotlights and a large billboard erected to increase visibility from nearby [[I-20]]. | ||
In February 2013, | In February 2013, 5 vintage train cars were brought in and installed in the center of the parking lot. The train, which Gold purchased from cable television pioneer [[Don Earley]], includes a 1952 General Electric E8 diesel locomotive, a baggage car, a dining car, a passenger coach that was built in 1922 and refurbished in 1947, and a 1957 caboose, with renovations completed that May. The center's facade will be renovated to resemble a train station. A 1,200 foot, two-level zip line was also announced, with a large gorilla installed at the top of the hill, visible from Kilgore Memorial Drive. | ||
As of March 2013, the center was 94 percent leased. New tenants for 2013 included [[Snap Fitness]] and Hoover's [[Freek on a Leash]]. | |||
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* Cason, Mike (December 5, 2012) "New owner of Irondale's Grants Mill Station says expect sweeping changes soon." {{BN}} | * Cason, Mike (December 5, 2012) "New owner of Irondale's Grants Mill Station says expect sweeping changes soon." {{BN}} | ||
* Diel, Stan (February 1, 2013) "Irondale's Grants Mill Station shopping center to get vintage train, zip line." {{BN}} | * Diel, Stan (February 1, 2013) "Irondale's Grants Mill Station shopping center to get vintage train, zip line." {{BN}} | ||
* Diel, Stan (March 1, 2013) "Vintage train cars delivered to Station at Grants Mill, to be centerpiece of revitalization effort." {{BN}} | |||
* Gray, Jeremy (March 26, 2013) "Redevelopment of Irondale's Stations at Grants Mill expected to be complete in early May." {{BN}} | * Gray, Jeremy (March 26, 2013) "Redevelopment of Irondale's Stations at Grants Mill expected to be complete in early May." {{BN}} | ||
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Revision as of 00:41, 11 April 2013
Grants Mill Station is a shopping center at the intersection of Beacon Drive and Kilgore Memorial Drive, just north of where Kilgore becomes Grants Mill Road in Irondale. The center was formerly occupied by a Wal-Mart supercenter, and for years was largely vacant with Southeastern Salvage and Garden Ridge as its anchors.
Wal-Mart moved to the new Eastwood Village shopping center in neighboring Birmingham in 2007. Birmingham offered $11 million in development incentives for the retail center which replaced the aging Eastwood Mall.
Irondale Mayor Tommy Joe Alexander announced that a new buyer was planning to redevelop Grants Mill Station in early 2013. Plans included adding a park with miniature golf course in the existing parking lot.
In December, it was announced that Mark Gold and Skyline International Developments, owners of the nearby Crestwood Festival Center, had purchased the shopping center for $2.3 million. A dog park, which would become an Irondale city park, was scheduled to be completed by July 1, 2013, with Irondale providing $150,000 towards its construction. The city's water department as well as a police substation were moved to the shopping center in 2013, with the city paying rent for the water department but not for the substation. Gold also announced that the complex would be lit in green spotlights and a large billboard erected to increase visibility from nearby I-20.
In February 2013, 5 vintage train cars were brought in and installed in the center of the parking lot. The train, which Gold purchased from cable television pioneer Don Earley, includes a 1952 General Electric E8 diesel locomotive, a baggage car, a dining car, a passenger coach that was built in 1922 and refurbished in 1947, and a 1957 caboose, with renovations completed that May. The center's facade will be renovated to resemble a train station. A 1,200 foot, two-level zip line was also announced, with a large gorilla installed at the top of the hill, visible from Kilgore Memorial Drive.
As of March 2013, the center was 94 percent leased. New tenants for 2013 included Snap Fitness and Hoover's Freek on a Leash.
References
- Cason, Mike (October 2, 2012) "Irondale mayor says buyer plans to revitalize Grants Mill Station shopping center." The Birmingham News
- Cason, Mike (December 5, 2012) "New owner of Irondale's Grants Mill Station says expect sweeping changes soon." The Birmingham News
- Diel, Stan (February 1, 2013) "Irondale's Grants Mill Station shopping center to get vintage train, zip line." The Birmingham News
- Diel, Stan (March 1, 2013) "Vintage train cars delivered to Station at Grants Mill, to be centerpiece of revitalization effort." The Birmingham News
- Gray, Jeremy (March 26, 2013) "Redevelopment of Irondale's Stations at Grants Mill expected to be complete in early May." The Birmingham News