Miller Hill Mall is a regional shopping center located in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Situated at 6450 Grand Avenue in the Miller Hill district of Duluth, the mall serves the Twin Ports metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
History
- Opened: 1973.
- The mall was developed as a single-level enclosed shopping facility and has undergone several renovations and expansions since its initial construction.
Physical Characteristics
- Gross leasable area: approximately 1,059,000 square feet (≈98,300 m²).
- Number of stores: roughly 100 retail outlets, including service and dining establishments.
- Layout: The mall is primarily a single-story building with a central corridor and peripheral storefronts; a small second level houses a limited number of specialty stores and service areas.
Anchor Tenants (as of the most recent publicly available information)
- JCPenney
- Kohl Stores (opened in the former Montgomery Ward space)
- Dick’s Sporting Goods (opened in the former Sears space)
Several former anchor tenants—including Sears, Montgomery Ward, and Macy’s—have closed or relocated during the 2010s and early 2020s, reflecting broader trends in U.S. department‑store retailing.
Ownership and Management
The property is owned and managed by a real‑estate investment entity that specializes in retail assets; specific corporate ownership has changed over time, with the most recent publicly disclosed owner being a private investment group that acquired the mall in the 2010s.
Transportation Access
- The mall is accessible via major thoroughfares, notably Grand Avenue (U.S. Route 2) and Miller Hill Road.
- Public transit service is provided by Duluth Transit Authority bus routes that stop at the mall’s main entrances.
Community Role
Miller Hill Mall functions as a commercial hub for the Duluth area, offering a mix of national retailers, local businesses, food service venues, and occasional community events.
Note: Specific details such as current tenant composition and ownership may change; the information provided reflects the most recent verifiable data available from publicly released sources.
