The Golf Mill Theatre made its debut in December 1961. Originally a single-screen venue, it was twinned in December 1969 and expanded into a triplex in 1973.
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The Mill Run Playhouse, on the north end of the complex, was shuttered and demolished. In the mid-1980s, the shopping hub was expanded and fully-enclosed. In 1987, a MainStreet store anchors the North Mall. The South Mall has also been reconfigured, with an ample Food Court installed.

Kohl's joined the mall in 1989, when it acquired and rebranded the MainStreet chain.

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The mall's fourth anchor store made its debut in October 1998.

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By the 21st century, a megaplex cinema is the major attraction in the South Wing of GOLF MILL CENTER. The complex now spans approximately 1,057,000 leasable square feet and contains 120 stores and services under its roof. The mall parking area has space for nearly 5,500 autos.

Shop 'n Save Market, a Missouri-based grocer, operated out of the mall's supermarket space.

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