Just like Honesdale, this store in Matamoras, PA is also a '90s build. Unlike Honesdale, this store was actually a relocation. It had relocated from a former Grants (just across the state line) in Port Jervis, NY:
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| The former Grants/Kmart store in Port Jervis. One of the key reasons Kmart relocated was because this plaza had flooded and condemned at one time. It is in much better shape though still empty. |
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| A map of the store. |
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| The old photo area is now used as a stockroom. As such you would not normally see this. I just happened to catch the Olan Mills signage while the door was open. |
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| Former cafe |
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| Something that isn't very common to find at Kmart stores, pre-packaged baked goods. |
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| Another uncommon sight, a 3-D sign for greeting cards. |
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| This store was meant for greater things since it has belt-driven checkout lanes. |
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| This racetrack floor was apparently used for DVD rentals at one time. It is now cleverly used for mattresses. |
I honestly can't ask for a better store. It was clean and well-stocked. I had no problems navigating around. My only complaint, though not the store's fault, would be for updated signage.
In Danger of Closing?
The store appears to be doing rather well. It has an easy to get to location right off I-84 and is visible from the interstate as well. It had enough customers to support it and I feel with a little TLC this store can make it.
