Demolition is imminent: fencing has risen around parts of the Muncie Mall

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Back in July, I wrote about how the old JCPenney store at Muncie Mall was slated for demolition. Last month, news broke that two more chunks -the old Sears and the long-closed movie theater- are coming down as well! The mall’s new owners call the sweeping teardown a crucial step toward revitalizing the property, and the site is buzzing again for what seems like the first time in years: fences are up, change is on the horizon, and it’ll only be a matter of time before the wrecking crews assemble. 

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An even bigger chunk of the Muncie Mall is coming down

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Back in July, I wrote that a large slice of Muncie’s retail past was on its way out- the former JCPenney at Muncie Mall was marked for demolition. Yesterday, the story grew: nearly 255,000 square feet of space, including the former JCPenney, the old Sears, and the long-closed Movies at Muncie Mall, are now set to come down! The mall’s new owners, Hull Property Group, say the sweeping teardown is key to breathing new life into the property.

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