Today's post takes us to a different plaza-based Big Lots with a history.
This oddball was originally a Big N, the discount arm of the Neisner's variety store chain. After Neisner's was acquired by Ames in 1978, this became an Ames department store. After going out of business in 2002, this store sat empty for a full decade bearing white Ames signage until Big Lots opened in the left half of the building in November 2012. The right half is still vacant.
Inside the first set of doors is this unique corridor, giving Dutchtown Plaza a hallway mall kind of feel. It is not clear if there was anything separating this corridor from the Ames space before Big Lots moved in.
The interior is typical of Big Lots at the time, with alternating wall colors.
Almost the entire back of the store is dedicated to furniture.
Interesting to see that corridor.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Down the corridor is a post office and a Subway, which gives the place its distinct smell.
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