This picture I posted on July 18,2008, heralded in the public advertisement of the intent for the Bass Pro Shop chain to become an anchor store of the new Shoppes at Prairie Crossing Mall that is being developed at the corner of U.S. Highway 65 by-pass loop and Interstate 80.
An article in The Des Moines Register on February 9, 2009, reported that the man behind the development, Mike Whalen, felt good about the progress that had been achieved during one of the coldest winters Iowa had experienced in the last seven years.
Yesterday gave me the opportunity to check on the building myself. The picture to the left is the view presently seen from the U.S 65 by-pass as you travel to the on ramp to Interstate 80 East.
Traveling further, another angle presented itself overlooking a water feature. I am sure it will be developed to add peace and serenity to what will be a very busy location.
Familiar markers are seen in the picture to the left - the Bass Pro Shop sign, and the Altoona water tower, along with the east edge of the building.
This building is impressive in size,3 1/2 football fields worth of merchandise will fill it when completed. Could take days to see it ALL. ;)
This picture I posted on July 18,2008, heralded in the public advertisement of the intent for the Bass Pro Shop chain to become an anchor store of the new Shoppes at Prairie Crossing Mall that is being developed at the corner of U.S. Highway 65 by-pass loop and Interstate 80.
An article in The Des Moines Register on February 9, 2009, reported that the man behind the development, Mike Whalen, felt good about the progress that had been achieved during one of the coldest winters Iowa had experienced in the last seven years.
Yesterday gave me the opportunity to check on the building myself. The picture to the left is the view presently seen from the U.S 65 by-pass as you travel to the on ramp to Interstate 80 East.
Traveling further, another angle presented itself overlooking a water feature. I am sure it will be developed to add peace and serenity to what will be a very busy location.
Familiar markers are seen in the picture to the left - the Bass Pro Shop sign, and the Altoona water tower, along with the east edge of the building.
This building is impressive in size,3 1/2 football fields worth of merchandise will fill it when completed. Could take days to see it ALL. ;)
7 comments:
And you will love every minute of your first time you are indoors the new Bass Pro Shop. It will have a lot of stuff. Us outdoor people need more stuff!
I am looking forward to taking time to wander through the Shop when it gets all put together.
Yes, I need some stuff to keep on track with my outdoor endeavours. ;)
It looks like it is coming along nicely. I'm sure you're anxiously waiting the opportunity to see the finished product.
Simply Outdoors - Yes, it will be an adventure to checkout the merchandise in this 150,000 square foot giant when they get it closed up and filled.
Not that I won't make a trip to Cabela's once in a blue moon as well. ;)
A new Bass Pro Shop is always exciting! Tho, I will admit I'm glad it's not me that's leaving near one.. I'd never have any money!! lol..
Deer Passion - It is always suspense building when our expectations of Brand name stores are so close...What is said by others, checking out the website.
I probably won't spend huge amounts there, but I might meander on down just to get away from home. Hubby would probably suggest I get a job there if I started spending too much. ;)
It's a fun store!
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