S.S. Kresge 782

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S.S. Kresge #782
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Store number782
LocationNorthline Mall
Address201 Northline Mall
CityHouston, Texas
OpenedMarch 7, 1963
Closed1987
TypeS.S. Kresge
Retail floor area25,000 square feet (2,300 m2)
Next tenant50-Off Stores 852
Coordinates29°49′47″N 95°22′43″W / 29.82976°N 95.37852°W / 29.82976; -95.37852Coordinates: 29°49′47″N 95°22′43″W / 29.82976°N 95.37852°W / 29.82976; -95.37852

S.S. Kresge #782 was a S.S. Kresge variety store located at 201 Northline Mall in Houston, Texas.[1] The store opened on March 7, 1963 as the last Kresge in Texas,[2] and held a second grand opening ceremony with the rest of the mall on March 14.[3] The store closed around 1987, making it the last Kresge to close in Texas.[4]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. K mart Corporation, Sales Taxpayer Search, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
  2. "New Kresge's", Houston Chronicle, March 6, 1963, p. 16.
  3. The headline is incorrect, as there were three stores in the Houston area prior to this one opening."New Kresge Store Is Chain's 5th in Houston." Houston Chronicle, March 13, 1963, p. 20.
  4. Kresge and Jupiter Discount Stores spreadsheet