Exploring Two Dead Philly Malls Before They Close Forever - Franklin Mills and Neshaminy Mall
By Ray Out There · Published September 27, 2026
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Neshaminy Mall
- Location:
- Bensalem, PA
- Category:
- Mall
Current status
At RiskConfirmed September 29, 2026
Review status evidenceFacing a known threat to continued operation.
About
Neshaminy Mall opened in 1968 and became a longtime shopping and hangout spot in Bensalem. Macy's, Sears, and many smaller stores are gone. Most remaining tenants have been told to leave by October 31, 2026, while Boscov's, AMC, and Barnes & Noble are expected to stay open as the rest of the mall heads toward demolition and redevelopment.
Site access
- Access
- Public venue
Latest documented update
Place history
Events are ordered by when they happened, even when the material was added later.
September 27, 2026
Documented visit
Ray Out There featured the mall in a final-days video
Occupant: Neshaminy Mall
Ray Out There featured Neshaminy Mall in a video about two Philly-area malls facing closure. Published after the mall's closing plan was announced.
July 2024
Status update
New owners bought the mall for redevelopment
Occupant: Neshaminy Mall
Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties bought most of the mall for $27.5 million. They planned to keep Boscov's, Barnes & Noble, and AMC while looking at ways to rebuild other parts of the property.
- Status: At Risk
2017–2019
Status update
Macy's and Sears left the mall
Occupant: Neshaminy Mall
Macy's closed in 2017, followed by Sears in 2019. That left Boscov's as the mall's only traditional department store and made the empty areas much more noticeable.
1995
Changed use
A renovation brought in Boscov's
Occupant: Neshaminy Mall
The mall got a big update in 1995. The food court grew, the inside got a newer look, and Boscov's took over the old Bon-Ton space.
1975
Changed use
A new wing made the mall bigger
Occupant: Neshaminy Mall
A new wing opened in 1975 with Lit Brothers as its anchor. The expansion made the mall bigger and added more stores.
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