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Pittsburgh-based Kaufmann's opened their second shopping mall branch at MILLCREEK. Kaufmann's-Erie was officially dedicated in September 1975.
Photo from Erie County, Pennsylvania

J.C. Penney, which anchors the north end of MILLCREEK MALL, opened in October 1975.
Photo Erie County, Pennsylvania

Originally a Penney's Auto Center, this outparcel structure was rebranded by Firestone when J.C. Penney chain sold its auto repair division, in 1983.
Photo from Erie County, Pennsylvania