Disclaimer: This is a historical listing of events happening in or related to the former Mohawk Mall. The enclosed mall was completely demolished by the year 2002. Only Marshall's remained from the enclosed mall to the replacement big box shopping center called Mohawk Commons. All store names mentioned are for historical purposes. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Mohawk Mall Bridal Fair
January 7, 1979 (Sunday) 2pm - 4pm
Wedding planning, door prizes
Participating Stores:
- A.S. Beck
- Boston Store
- Brooks
- Chess King
- Doris Remis Flowers
- Flah's
- French Boot Shop
- Gatepost
- Glennpeter Jewelers
- Heck's Travel
- Linen Chest
- Little Folks
- Montgomery Ward
- Ormond's
- Parklane Hosiery
- Price Chopper
- Roth's Fashion and Bridal Shop
- Schatz Stationery
- Schenectady Savings Bank
- Thom McAn
- Village Card and Party
Advertisement, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 3 Jan. 1979, Page 4C.
"Bridal Fair Set Sunday", Schenectady Gazette, 6 Jan. 1979, Page 11.
Community Events / The Week Ahead, Times Union (Albany), 7 Jan. 1979, Page D-5.
Mobile Aluminum Recycling Unit
January 20, 1979 (Saturday) 10:30am - 12pm
"Aluminum Recycling Sites Set", Schenectady Gazette, 11 Jan. 1979, Page 51.
Boat Show
January 22 - 28, 1979 (Monday - Sunday)
Presented by Schenectady Marine Supply, Inc.
"Mohawk Mall Boat Display Next Week", Schenectady Gazette, 19 Jan. 1979, Page 17.
"Boat show nears at Mohawk Mall", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 17 Jan. 1979, Page 4B.
Advertisement, TV Plus, Schenectady Gazette, 20 Jan. 1979, Page 4.
"BOAT SHOW & SALE--Outboards and Inboard/Outboards AT MOHAWK MALL, JANUARY 22-28.", Schenectady Gazette, 22 Jan. 1979, Page 28.
"Boat Show Will Be at Mohawk Mall", Schenectady Gazette, 22 Jan. 1979, Page 23.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 24 Jan. 1979, Page 17.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 25 Jan. 1979, Page 30.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 26 Jan. 1979, Page 6.
1979 Regional Career Fair / Trade Fair for students / families to learn about career fields
January 30 (Tuesday) - February 1 (Thursday), 1979 10am - 8pm
Advertisement, TV Plus, Schenectady Gazette, 27 Jan. 1979, Page 11.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 28 Jan. 1979, Page B-12.
"Career Fair Channel 16 Show Set", Schenectady Gazette, 30 Jan. 1979, Page 16.
"MHS Sophs To Attend Career Fair", Schenectady Gazette, 30 Jan. 1979, Page 5.
"Mechanicville Pupils Attend Career Day", Schenectady Gazette, 9 Feb. 1979, Page 3.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from First Baptist Church in Scotia (123 Mohawk Ave., Scotia)
January 30, 1979 (Tuesday) after noon
Reservations needed
"Winter Country Ride Set For Scotia-Glenville Srs.", Schenectady Gazette, 29 Jan. 1979, Page 14.
Leaky Roof at National Commercial Bank (then future Key Bank in Mohawk Mall external building) soaks couch inspiring funny poem warning customers
January 29, 1979 (Monday)
Cermak, Marv., "Snow inspires soggy verse.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 30 Jan. 1979, Page 3A.
Woolworth Founders Day Sale / 100th Anniversary --- specific sale items only for Mohawk Mall store
January 31, 1979 (Monday)
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 31 Jan. 1979, Advertising supplement.
February 1979
1979 Regional Career Fair / Trade Fair for students / families to learn about career fields
January 30 (Tuesday) - February 1 (Thursday), 1979 10am - 8pm
Advertisement, TV Plus, Schenectady Gazette, 27 Jan. 1979, Page 11.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 28 Jan. 1979, Page B-12.
"Career Fair Channel 16 Show Set", Schenectady Gazette, 30 Jan. 1979, Page 16.
"MHS Sophs To Attend Career Fair", Schenectady Gazette, 30 Jan. 1979, Page 5.
"Mechanicville Pupils Attend Career Day", Schenectady Gazette, 9 Feb. 1979, Page 3.
Flah's Closes for Inventory
February 4, 1979 (Sunday)
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 2 Feb. 1979, Page 7.
Paintings Displayed at Schenectady Savings Bank Mohawk Mall Branch
February 8 - 15, 1979 (Thursday - Thursday)
Paintings by Gilda Battalino, Barbara Hayward, and Christine Sorenson
Churchill, Peg., "Brush Marks.", Schenectady Gazette, 8 Feb. 1979, Page 19.
Village Volunteer Fife and Drums Corps of Delmar play early American music in honor of Washington's Birthday
February 19, 1979 (Monday) 11am, 12:30 pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4:30pm
"Mohawk Mall Plans Special Monday Events" Schenectady Gazette, 16 Feb. 1979, Page 13.
Crafts and activities of early America in honor of Washington's Birthday
February 19, 1979 (Monday)
"Mohawk Mall Plans Special Monday Events" Schenectady Gazette, 16 Feb. 1979, Page 13.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from First Baptist Church in Scotia (123 Mohawk Ave., Scotia)
February 20, 1979 (Tuesday) after noon
"Sen. Farley to Be Guest At S-G Srs. Anniversary", Schenectady Gazette, 19 Feb. 1979, Page 25.
Auto Show
February 21 - 24, 1979 (Wednesday - Saturday)
presented by Schenectady New Car Dealers Association
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 20 Feb. 1979, Page 41.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 24 Feb. 1979, Page 21.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from Refreshing Springs Senior Meal Center (327 Summit Ave.)
February 28, 1979 (Wednesday) after noon
"Carla Page To Entertain Area Srs.", Schenectady Gazette, 26 Feb. 1979, Page 18.
March 1979
Helfrich Ford (next to Mohawk Mall) becomes Metro Ford
March 1, 1979 (Thursday)
Cramer, Jerry., Seen and Heard Along Auto Row, "A Schenectady Native Success Story.", Schenectady Gazette, 22 May 1979, Page 8.
Davids Winter Consolidation Sale -- Mohawk Mall Store Only
March 3, 1979 (Saturday)
Winter merchandise from all other stores brought to the Mohawk Mall store for this sale
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 3 Mar. 1979, Page 5.
Gallery of Mohawk Mall and Colonie Center conducts art auction at Colonie Town Community Center
March 3, 1979 (Saturday) at 8:30pm
Held by Colonie chapter of Hadassah
"Art Auction Set By Area Hadassah", Schenectady Gazette, 19 Feb. 1979, Page 24.
6th Annual Junior Achievement Trade Fair
March 8 - 9 (Thursday - Friday) 6pm - 9:30pm, and March 10, 1979 (Saturday) 10am - 9pm
"Jr. Achiever Group Plans Trade Fair.", Schenectady Gazette, 7 Mar. 1979, Page 27.
Local Briefs, "Trade fair slated for Mall.", Times Union (Albany), 7 Mar. 1979, Page 2.
"Tic-Tac Time.", Schenectady Gazette, 10 Mar. 1979, Page 15.
St. Joseph's Senior Citizens of Kingston, NY trip to Mohawk Mall
March 10, 1979 (Saturday)
Cost of $4.50 per person
Senior Citizens, Sunday Freeman (Kingston, NY), 4 Feb. 1979, Page 16.
Save Energy Show
March 12 - 17, 1979 (Monday - Saturday)
Featuring wood stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, and other heating devices
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 12 Mar. 1979, Page 12.
Barbizon (former Mohawk Mall store) opens in Wolf Road Shoppers Park
March 14, 1979 (Wednesday)
Barbizon was in Mohawk Mall from 1973 to 1978. Switched formats to become a clothing discounter.
Money, "Barbizon due on Wolf Road.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 10 Mar. 1979, Page 5A.
Hickory Farms Tour by Fisher HB Chapter
March 15, 1979 (Thursday) 11am
Events of Today, Schenectady Gazette, 15 Mar. 1979, Page 26.
Mobile Aluminum Recycling Unit
March 15, 1979 (Thursday) 1pm - 2pm
"Reynolds Unit To Collect Old Aluminum", Schenectady Gazette, 7 Mar. 1979, Page 27.
"More money for recyclable aluminum", Saratogian, The, 7 Mar. 1979, Page 3B.
Home Builders and Garden Show
March 19 - 25, 1979 (Monday - Sunday)
presented by Schenectady Home Builders Association
Business Briefs, "Home Builders set March show.", Sunday Times Union (Albany), 11 Mar. 1979, Page 5.
"Show Slated March 19 - 25", Schenectady Gazette, 15 Mar. 1979, Page 24.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 16 Mar. 1979, Page 4.
Advertisement, TV Plus, Schenectady Gazette, 17 Mar. 1979, Page 9.
"Home, Garden Exhibit Opens at Mohawk Mall", Schenectady Gazette, 20 Mar. 1979, Page 25.
Metroland, "Looking for ideas.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 21 Mar. 1979, Page 12A.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 22 Mar. 1979, Page 6.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 23 Mar. 1979, Page 2.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 24 Mar. 1979, Page 2.
Paintings Displayed at Schenectady Savings Bank Mohawk Mall Branch
March 22 - 31, 1979 (Thursday - Saturday)
Paintings by Miles Martin, Ralph Persons, Elaine Pospisil, Helga Pritchard, and Christine Sorenson
Churchill, Peg., "Brush Marks.", Schenectady Gazette, 22 Mar. 1979, Page 46.
Montgomery Wards limits gasoline purchases to 10 gallons at its store pumps
March 23, 1979 (Friday) -- ??
"State gas hoarding probe asked.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 23 Mar. 1979, Page 1.
Boston Store Spring Plus Size Fashion Show
March 24, 1979 (Saturday) 2:30pm
Free refreshments / Register to win $75 Plus Size Wardrobe
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 23 Mar. 1979, Page 8.
Flah's Lifestyle 79 Real Estate Classes for Women
March 26 - 28, 1979 (Monday - Wednesday) 7pm
Free sessions but reservations are required
Advertisement, Sunday Times Union (Albany), 4 Mar. 1979, Page E-4.
Community Events, Sunday Times Union (Albany), 11 Mar. 1979, Page F-6.
"Flah's to Present Free Seminars on Law, Real Estate", Schenectady Gazette, 14 Mar. 1979, Page 7.
April 1979
Mohawk Mall Easter Bunny Advertisement
Ad appeared April 2, 1979
Free bunny ears, "Bunny go-round", references 4% sales tax.
Advertisement, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 2 Apr. 1979, Page 7A.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 3 Apr. 1979, Page 5.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 4 Apr. 1979, Page 20.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 5 Apr. 1979, Page 30.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from First Baptist Church in Scotia (123 Mohawk Ave., Scotia)
April 10, 1979 (Tuesday) after noon
Reservations needed
"Scotia-Glenville Seniors Schedule Coliseum Trips.", Schenectady Gazette, 9 Apr. 1979, Page 17.
Lafayette Clothes Store back in business
around April 12, 1979 (Thursday)
Burst pipe destroyed inventory in the downtown Schenectady store. At the time, there was a State Street store in Schenectady and a store in Mohawk Mall.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 12 Apr. 1979, Page 34.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 19 Apr. 1979, Page 40.
Storytown (future Great Escape) promotion with the Marshal from Storytown, a ventriloquist, and a reporter dressed as a chipmunk
April 13, 1979 (Friday) likely near Center Court
The reporter dressed as a chipmunk was Matthew Maguire from the Knickerbocker News. He noted there was a stock room above McDonald's where he got into the costume.
Maguire, Matthew., "K-N's hero Chipper to the rescue!", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 17 Apr. 1979, Page 3A.
Gem and Mineral Show
April 16 - 22, 1979 (Monday - Sunday)
Free dig in mini-mine / mineral identification contest for children.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 18 Apr. 1979, Page 16.
J M Fields Stores Closed for Inventory
April 16, 1979 (Monday)
Sign in Mohawk Mall claimed they would reopen Wednesday (April 18, 1979).
"Fields stores liquidated; 300 in area losing jobs.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 18 Apr. 1979, Page 3A.
J M Fields ordered liquidated in Federal Court
April 17, 1979 (Tuesday)
Stores in the area were in Niskayuna (Mohawk Mall), Latham, and Troy (Lansingburgh). 79 stores in the chain as of April, 1979. J M Fields in Mohawk Mall was the original occupant of the space where Bradlees was located.
"Fields stores liquidated; 300 in area losing jobs.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 18 Apr. 1979, Page 3A.
Thomas, Tom., "Fields stores fold, 300-400 lose area jobs.", Times Union (Albany), 18 Apr. 1979, Page 1.
J M Fields stores reportedly reopen for final clearance / liquidation sale
April 23, 1979 (Monday)
"J. M. Fields Stores Set Clearance Sale Monday.", Schenectady Gazette, 19 Apr. 1979, Page 6.
Corbat's Shoes "Clog Hut" Sale -- Mohawk Mall only
April 26, 1979 (Thursday) - ??
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 26 Apr. 1979, Page 26.
J M Fields (one of the original Mohawk Mall anchor stores) Going Out of Business Sale
began April 27, 1979 (Friday)
Advertisement, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 26 Apr. 1979, Page 7C.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 27 Apr. 1979, Page 8.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 27 Apr. 1979, Page 13.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 30 Apr. 1979, Page 10.
May 1979
Woolworth "Super Blockbusters" Sale -- Mohawk Mall only
May 2, 1979 (Wedneday) -- ??
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 2 May 1979, Advertising Supplement.
J M Fields Going Out of Business Sale Minimum 30% off lowest ticketed price
began April 27, 1979 (Friday)
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 3 May 1979, Page 18.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 6 May 1979, Page F-5.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 7 May 1979, Page 40.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 10 May 1979, Page 24.
Mobile Aluminum Recycling Unit
May 5, 1979 (Saturday) 11am - 12pm
"Mohawk Mall Aluminum Recycling Set", Schenectady Gazette, 4 May 1979, Page 32.
Mohawk Mall Mother's Day Events and Contest
May 8 - 12, 1979 (Tuesday - Saturday), 7pm - 8pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 10am to 9:30pm Thursday - Saturday
Events include career and education workshops, disco instruction, dieting workshop, gourmet cooking, pottery, jewelry making, driftwood crafts, silk flower arranging, etc. Contest for a trip for two to New York City..
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 3 May 1979, Page 15.
J M Fields Going Out of Business Sale Minimum 40% off lowest ticketed price, new items arriving because orders could not be canceled
began April 27, 1979 (Friday)
Advertisement, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 15 May 1979, Page 5A.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 16 May 1979, Page 21.
Woolworth 100th Anniversary Sale Sports and Camera items -- Mohawk Mall only
May 16 - 19, 1979 (Wednesday - Saturday)
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 16 May 1979, Page 31.
Mobile Aluminum Recycling Unit
May 19, 1979 (Saturday) 11am - 12pm
"Mohawk Mall Aluminum Recycling Set", Schenectady Gazette, 4 May 1979, Page 32.
Woolworth 100th Anniversary Dollar Days -- Mohawk Mall only
May 23 - ??, 1979 (Wednesday)
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 23 May 1979, Page 31.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 23 May 1979, Advertising Supplement.
J M Fields Going Out of Business Sale, Final Days, Minimum 50% off lowest ticketed price, all new items are on the sale floor / warehouses empty
began April 27, 1979 (Friday)
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 23 May 1979, Page 17.
Advertisement, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 23 May 1979, Page 3B.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 25 May 1979, Page 8.
Mohawk Mall's Stars and Stripes Sale
May 24 - 28, 1979 (Thursday - Monday)
Mall advertised sale for Memorial Day. Lists out 87 great stores.
Sale Featuring:
- Ark Pets
- Corbat's Shoes
- Crystal Mansion
- Father and Son Shoes
- Field Facts
- Flah's
- French Boot Shop
- Gallenkamp Shoes
- Glennpeter Jewelers
- General Nutrition Centers
- Linen Chest
- Mother To Be
- Orange Julius
- Schatz Stationery
- Woolworth's
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 24 May 1979, Page 17.
J M Fields Going Out of Business Sale, Final Days, Minimum 70% off lowest ticketed price
began April 27, 1979 (Friday)
Advertisement, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 30 May 1979, Page 1B.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 25 May 1979, Page 8.
June 1979
WaldenBooks Mohawk Mall Author Day: Edward Bartholic (children's book author)
June 1, 1979 (Friday) 5:30pm to 9pm
Author is a Niskayuna resident
Murray, Patricia., "Niskayuna Resident Pens Fable-type Children's Book.", Schenectady Gazette, 30 May 1979, Page 14.
4th Annual Schenectady City Schools Student Art Exhibit
June 10 - 20, 1979 (Sunday - Wednesday)
500 art pieces from students of all grades at Schenectady City Schools.
"City Student Art Exhibit Slated at Mohawk Mall", Schenectady Gazette, 6 June 1979, Page 20.
Calendar / Exhibits and Crafts / Schenectady County, The Entertainer, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 8 June 1979, Page 19.
Paintings Displayed at Schenectady Savings Bank Mohawk Mall Branch
June 14 - 30, 1979 (Thursday - Saturday)
Paintings by Christine Sorenson
Churchill, Peg., "Brush Marks.", Schenectady Gazette, 14 June 1979, Page 22.
Mobile Aluminum Recycling Unit
June 16, 1979 (Saturday) 11am - 12pm
"Reynolds Aluminum Collection Set", Schenectady Gazette, 8 June 1979, Page 37.
"Recycling Schedule Set", Saratogian, The, 10 June 1979, Page 11C.
Polka Fest Preview
June 23, 1979 (Saturday) 2pm to 8pm
Preview of Amsterdam Polka Fest
"Mohawk Mall Sets Preview of Polka Fest.", Schenectady Gazette, 21 June 1979, Page 21.
Irwin Free Spirit 21 foot cruising sailboat on display at Mohawk Mall
June 25 - July 1, 1979 (Monday - Sunday) after noon
Part of the Scarano Boat Building Exhibit
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 25 June 1979, Page 24.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from Refreshing Springs Senior Meal Center (327 Summit Ave.)
June 27, 1979 (Wednesday) after noon
"Film Slated By Local Sr. Citizens", Schenectady Gazette, 25 June 1979, Page 19.
Mobile Aluminum Recycling Unit
June 30, 1979 (Saturday) 11am - 12pm
"Reynolds Aluminum Collection Set", Schenectady Gazette, 8 June 1979, Page 37.
"Recycling Schedule Set", Saratogian, The, 10 June 1979, Page 11C.
July 1979
Irwin Free Spirit 21 foot cruising sailboat on display at Mohawk Mall
June 25 - July 1, 1979 (Monday - Sunday) after noon
Part of the Scarano Boat Building Exhibit
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 25 June 1979, Page 24.
Drome Sound (former Mohawk Mall store) Opens Store Across From Mohawk Mall
Early July. 1979
"Drome Sound", Schenectady Gazette, 4 July 1979, Page 39.
Mobile Aluminum Recycling Unit
July 7, 1979 (Saturday) 11am - 12pm
"Aluminum Recycling Price Hiked", Schenectady Gazette, 7 July 1979, Page 47.
Ring Showing at Flah's in Mohawk Mall
July 12 - 14, 1979 (Thursday - Saturday)
Mostly costume jewelry rings
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 7 July 1979, Page 15.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 11 July 1979, Page 14.
Davids Sidewalk Sale / Summer Sandal Sale -- Mohawk Mall only
July 12 - 15, 1979 (Thursday - Sunday)
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 12 July 1979, Page 11.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from First Baptist Church in Scotia (123 Mohawk Ave., Scotia)
July 17, 1979 (Tuesday) 12:45pm
Reservation needed
"S-G Senior Citizens Slate Trip to Ballet at SPAC", Schenectady Gazette, 16 July 1979, Page 13.
Paintings Displayed at Schenectady Savings Bank Mohawk Mall Branch
July 21 - August 15, 1979 (Saturday - Wednesday)
Ferguson Frame House and Artist's Studio presenting works from 11 local artists
Social Notes, Schenectady Gazette, 21 July 1979, Page 14.
Churchill, Peg., "Brush Marks.", Schenectady Gazette, 26 July 1979, Page 14.
Easter Seal Society donates wheelchair to Mohawk Mall
Late July, 1979
Mohawk Mall's fourth wheelchair
"Wheelchair Donated to Mohawk Mall", Schenectady Gazette, 27 July 1979, Page 43.
August 1979
Paintings Displayed at Schenectady Savings Bank Mohawk Mall Branch
July 21 - August 15, 1979 (Saturday - Wednesday)
Ferguson Frame House and Artist's Studio presenting works from 11 local artists
Social Notes, Schenectady Gazette, 21 July 1979, Page 14.
Churchill, Peg., "Brush Marks.", Schenectady Gazette, 26 July 1979, Page 14.
Corbat's Shoes Consolidation Sale -- Mohawk Mall only
August 6, 1979 (Monday) -- ??
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 6 Aug. 1979, Page 6.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from Bellevue Reformed Church (2000 Broadway)
August 8, 1979 (Wednesday) 12:45pm
Seniors Bulletin Board, Schenectady Gazette, 4 Aug. 1979, Page 13.
Blood Mobile at Mini-Mall across from Montgomery Ward (South side of mall)
August 11, 1979 (Saturday) 11am - 3pm
"Blood Mobile Schedule Announced.", Schenectady Gazette, 4 Aug. 1979, Page 17.
"Blood Mobile Scheduled at Mall Aug. 11.", Schenectady Gazette, 6 Aug. 1979, Page 52.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from Bellevue Reformed Church (2000 Broadway)
August 15, 1979 (Wednesday) 12:45pm
Seniors Bulletin Board, Schenectady Gazette, 11 Aug. 1979, Page 13.
Record Town Grand Opening Sale at Mohawk Mall
August 16 - 18, 1979 (Thursday - Saturday)
Sale prices only for new Mohawk Mall store
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 16 Aug. 1979, Page 11.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 18 Aug. 1979, Page 13.
Mobile Aluminum Recycling Unit
August 18, 1979 (Saturday) 11am - 12pm
"Aluminum Recycling Will Benefit Distrophy.", Schenectady Gazette, 6 Aug. 1979, Page 25.
Zsa Zsa Gabor Visits Montgomery Ward at Mohawk Mall
August 24, 1979 (Friday)
Zsa Zsa Gabor as ambassador of Wards' Auto Club. She visited Montgomery Wards at Northway Mall and Menands as well. Visit also celebrates the opening of Wards at Northway Mall. Begins after 12:30pm.
"Zsa Zsa To Visit Area Ward Stores.", Schenectady Gazette, 18 Aug. 1979, Page 13.
Murray, Patricia., "Glamorous Zsa Zsa Talks of Love, Marriage, Advises 'Keep Beautiful'.", Schenectady Gazette, 29 Aug. 1979, Page 13.
Boyca, Louise., Flicks N' Footlights, TV Plus, Schenectady Gazette, 1 Sept. 1979, Page 16.
Author Terri LeGere (children's book author) at WaldenBooks
August 24, 1979 (Friday) 5pm to 9pm
Author comes from the area but was living and working at the time in Salt Lake City
"Terri LeGere Authors First Book.", Schenectady Gazette, 21 Aug. 1979, Page 10.
Catholic Singles Trip to Cooperstown -- Car Pool from Wards Auto Center at Mohawk Mall
August 25, 1979 (Saturday) Leave at 9am, Return to Mohawk Mall by 5pm
"Singles Unit Plans Three Aug. Events.", Schenectady Gazette, 17 Aug. 1979, Page 15.
Bradlees purchases lease of former J M Fields store at public auction
late August, 1979
Notes:
- At the time of the article, Bradlees was currently redesigning the space
- At that point, Bradlees hoped to be open by the Christmas season of 1979
- Bradlees belonged to Stop and Shop when the article was published.
- The article indicates that this portion of the building is owned by Food Fair, the parent company of JM Fields. That would include the store fronts from the grocery store side (facing Balltown Road) to the back of JM Fields / later Bradlees (facing Taurus Road). This did not include the hallways or fountain areas.
- The space Bradlees would be taking is apparently 95,000 square feet. (Articles in prior years indicated JM Fields occupied around 131,000 square feet.)
- At this point in history, the center of Mohawk Mall (hallways and store fronts not owned by Food Fair or Montgomery Wards) was owned by Balcor Realty Investors Ltd. of Illinois
- In August 1979, Mohawk Mall was estimated to employ approximately 2,800 people and had 88 stores.
- At the time, Mohawk Mall had the largest number of stores for any retail complex between New York City and Montreal, according to mall management.
- Herbert Grimshaw was the mall manager at the time, starting in 1972.
Walker, Jim., "Bradlees Department Store Takes Fields' Place at Mall.", Schenectady Gazette, 25 Aug. 1979, Page 15.
Nut Factory's First Anniversary at Mohawk Mall Sale
August 25, - September 3, 1979 (Saturday - Monday)
Advertisement, TV Plus, Schenectady Gazette, 25 Aug. 1979, Page 9.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from Refreshing Spring Church (327 Summit Ave.)
August 29, 1979 (Wednesday) after noon
Seniors Bulletin Board, Schenectady Gazette, 25 Aug. 1979, Page 13.
Record Town's Mohawk Mall Grand Opening Sale at ALL Record Town Locations
August 30 - September 1, 1979 (Thursday - Saturday)
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 30 Aug. 1979, Page 11.
September 1979
Record Town's Mohawk Mall Grand Opening Sale at ALL Record Town Locations
August 30 - September 1, 1979 (Thursday - Saturday)
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 30 Aug. 1979, Page 11.
Nut Factory's First Anniversary at Mohawk Mall Sale 3 Days Left
September 1 - 3, 1979 (Saturday - Monday)
Advertisement, TV Plus, Schenectady Gazette, 1 Sept. 1979, Page 7.
Mobile Aluminum Recycling Unit
September 1, 1979 (Saturday) 11am - 12pm
"Reynolds Mobile Unit To Buy Old Aluminum", Schenectady Gazette, 27 Aug. 1979, Page 48.
Ad announcing Mohawk Mall will be open on Labor Day
September 3, 1979 (Monday)
Ad mentions 87 stores (but Bradlees will be the 88th store when it opens)
Ad also reminds shoppers about 4% sales tax (in 1979)
Advertisement, Sunday Times Union (Albany), 2 Sept. 1979, Page G-2.
JM Fields Store Fixtures Sale -- Mohawk Mall Only
September 7, 1979 (Friday) 9am to 6pm (daily)-- ??
Cash only. Includes cash registers and checkout lanes.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 7 Sept. 1979, Page 13.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 7 Sept. 1979, Page 5.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from First Baptist Church in Scotia (123 Mohawk Ave., Scotia)
September 9, 1979 (Tuesday) at 12:45pm
Reservations needed
Seniors Bulletin Board, Schenectady Gazette, 8 Sept. 1979, Page 13.
Bradlees Interviewing for Mohawk Mall Store Employees (interviews conducted at Holiday Inn on Central Avenue)
September 12, 1979 (Wednesday) 10am - 5pm
September 13, 1979 (Thursday) 10am - 5pm and 7pm - 9pm
Advertising, Sunday Times Union (Albany), 9 Sept. 1979, Page E-15.
Advertising, Sunday Times Union (Albany), 9 Sept. 1979, Page E-16.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 10 Sept. 1979, Page 36.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 11 Sept. 1979, Page 38.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 12 Sept. 1979, Page 33.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from Saratoga County (Seniors) Nutrition
September 13, 1979
Senior Citizens Calendar, Saratoga County Nutrition, Saratogian, The, 9 Sept. 1979, Page 2C.
Paintings Displayed at Schenectady Savings Bank Mohawk Mall Branch
September 13 - 30, 1979 (Saturday - Sunday)
Paintings by artist Ann B. Feuer
Churchill, Peg., "Brush Marks.", Schenectady Gazette, 13 Sept. 1979, Page 18.
JM Fields Store Fixtures Sale Final Days -- Mohawk Mall Only
September 14, 1979 (Friday) 9am to 6pm (daily)-- ??
Cash only.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 14 Sept. 1979, Page 16.
Mobile Aluminum Recycling Unit
September 15, 1979 (Saturday) 11am - 12pm
"Reynolds Mobile Unit To Buy Old Aluminum", Schenectady Gazette, 27 Aug. 1979, Page 48.
Antique Car Show
September 17 - 29, 1979 (Monday - Saturday)
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 17 Sept. 1979, Page 32.
Advertisement, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 18 Sept. 1979, Page 7B.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 19 Sept. 1979, Page 26.
Advertisement, Travel, The Entertainer, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 21 Sept. 1979, Page 19.
Bradlees Interviewing for Mohawk Mall Store Employees (interviews conducted at Mohawk Mall)
September 18 - 21, 1979 (Tuesday - Friday)
Note: next to the September 17th and 18th ads is an ad for Caldor, interviewing for the then soon to be open Schenectady store at Crosstown Plaza, Route 7 and Watt St., Schenectady .
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 15 Sept. 1979, Page 30.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 17 Sept. 1979, Page 46.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 18 Sept. 1979, Page 39.
Mobile Aluminum Recycling Unit
September 29, 1979 (Saturday) 11am - 12pm
"Reynolds Mobile Unit To Buy Old Aluminum", Schenectady Gazette, 27 Aug. 1979, Page 48.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 25 Sept. 1979, Page 6.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 9 Oct. 1979, Page 7.
October 1979
Bradlees Interviewing for Mohawk Mall Store Employees (interviews conducted at Mohawk Mall)
October 2 - 3, 1979 (Tuesday - Wednesday)
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 1 Oct. 1979, Page 41.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 1 Oct. 1979, Page 42.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 2 Oct. 1979, Page 39.
Woolworth 100th Anniversary Dollar Days -- Mohawk Mall only
October3 - ??, 1979 (Wednesday)
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 3 Oct. 1979, Advertising Supplement.
Articles state Bradlees will open in November, 1979
Various article dates
Actual date in November is not given.
Walker, Jim., "Bradlees Store Will Open In Nov. at Mohawk Mall.", Schenectady Gazette, 6 Oct. 1979, Page 53.
"Bradlees to open 1st area store in mall.", Times Union (Albany), 10 Oct. 1979, Page 31.
"New retailer.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 12 Oct. 1979, Page 6A.
Music Center changes name to Musicland
early to mid Octoebr, 1979
The name change happened to match the store name in Rome, NY owned by the same company.
"Musicland.", Schenectady Gazette, 12 Oct. 1979, Page 36.
Woolworth 8x10 Portrait Sitting at Mohawk Mall Store
October 11 - 13, 1979 (Thursday - Saturday)
All ages. 88 cents per portrait.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 12 Oct. 1979, Page 10.
Drawing for ten $50 dollar Mohawk Mall gift certificates (in 1979) held by Metro Ford to promte 1980 new vehicles
October 13, 1979 (Saturday) 3pm
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 11 Oct. 1979, Page 57.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 11 Oct. 1979, Page 60.
Advertisement, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 12 Oct. 1979, Page 4C.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 12 Oct. 1979, Page 33.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 13 Oct. 1979, Page 49.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 13 Oct. 1979, Page 28.
Diet Workshops
October 16, 1979 (Tuesday) at 10am / October 17, 1979 at 7pm in the Wendy Ward room in Montgomery Ward store
Events of Today, Schenectady Gazette, 16 Oct. 1979, Page 16.
Events of Today, Schenectady Gazette, 17 Oct. 1979, Page 27.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from Refreshing Springs Senior Meal Center (327 Summit Ave.)
October 17, 1979 (Wednesday) after noon
Seniors Bulletin Board, Schenectady Gazette, 13 Oct. 1979, Page 15.
Rural Bus Route from Mariaville and Rotterdam Junction to Mohawk Mall on Mondays
Mondays each week starting mid October, 1979, until ?? (leave Mariavilla at 10:45am; leave Rotterdam Junction at 12:30pm)
"Mariaville Bus Route is Expanded.", Schenectady Gazette, 17 Oct. 1979, Page 28.
Davids Moonlight Madness Sale -- Mohawk Mall store only
October 19, 1979 (Friday) 6pm - 10pm
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 19 Oct. 1979, Page 6.
Mobile Aluminum Recycling Unit
October 20, 1979 (Saturday) 11am - 12pm
Action Line, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 8 Oct. 1979, Page 2B.
Art auction conducted by Gallery at Mohawk Mall staff in Clifton Park
October 20, 1979 (Saturday) 7:45pm at Locust Lane Clubhouse, Clifton Knolls (in Clifton Park). No cost to attend.
Sponsored by Congregation Beth Shalom.
In the Neighborhood, "Evening art auctions lated in Clifton Park.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 18 Oct. 1979, Page 4A.
"Beth Shalom Art Auction Tomorrow.", Schenectady Gazette, 19 Oct. 1979, Page 11.
Article mentioning Bradlees opening in Mohawk Mall in November, 1979
October 24, 1979 (Wednesday)
Article primarily talks about Caldor's bringing its first store to Schenectady (Crosstown Plaza) in November, 1979. It also states that Bradlees acquired six additional leases of JM Fields, though none of the others were in the Capital Region.
Kaufman, Steve. "Caldor to open discount store in Sch'dy.", Times Union (Albany), 24 Oct. 1979, Page 35.
Little Folks $10 coupon valid at Mohawk Mall and Clifton Country Mall only
October 25-26, 1979 (Thursday - Friday)
50th year in business. Announces new store manager at Mohawk Mall and greatly expanded store at Clifton Country Mall.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 25 Oct. 1979, Page 6.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 26 Oct. 1979, Page 4.
Film about childbirth in Wendy Ward Room at Montgomery Ward store, Mohawk Mall
October 26, 1979 (Friday) at 7pm
Donations accepted for cost to rent the film.
"Childbirth films slated.", Schenectady Gazette, 13 Oct. 1979, Page 16.
"Childbirth film, talk planned.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 25 Oct. 1979, Page 2C.
Weekly Bulletin Board / "A maternity program.", Times Union (Albany), 25 Oct. 1979, Page 46.
International Gourmet Cookoff Contest
October 27, 1979 (Saturday) 1pm to 3pm
Conducted by The Diet Workshop
"Presentation And Contest Scheduled", Schenectady Gazette, 26 Oct. 1979, Page 6.
Bradlees to open in Mohawk Mall November 12, 1979
Article date October 31, 1979 (Wednesday)
Article also notes Caldor will open at Crosstown Plaza (Route 7 and Watt St., Schenectady) on November 5, 1979
Openings in November., Klucina, John L., "3 stores opening in Capital District.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 31 Oct. 1979, Page 10B.
November 1979
Northeastern Dental Associates opens at Mohawk Mall
Early November, 1979
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 2 Nov. 1979, Page 9.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 2 Nov. 1979, Page 8.
Advertisement, Sunday Times Union (Albany), 4 Nov. 1979, Page I-7.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 5 Nov. 1979, Page 6.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 6 Nov. 1979, Page 15.
"Dental Associates Unit Opens in Mohawk Mall.", Schenectady Gazette, 7 Nov. 1979, Page 51.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 9 Nov. 1979, Page 6.
Advertisement, TV Plus, Schenectady Gazette, 10 Nov. 1979, Page 12.
Author Carole Adler Autographs Children's Book at WaldenBooks
November 3, 1979 (Saturday)
Adler is a local author (from Niskayuna) and this is her second book. It is titled "The Silver Coach."
"Carole Adler To Autorgraph Second Book.", Schenectady Gazette, 31 Oct. 1979, Page 16.
Red Cross CPR Marathon & Demonstration
November 3, 1979 (Saturday)
"Saving Lives.", Schenectady Gazette, 24 Oct. 1979, Page 15.
"CPR Winner.", Schenectady Gazette, 19 Nov. 1979, Page 43.
Blood Pressure Clinics
November 3, 1979 (Saturday) 11am - 2pm and 5pm - 8pm
"Free Blood Pressure Clinics Set.", Schenectady Gazette, 2 Nov. 1979, Page 39.
Flah's 'Go West' event at the Mohawk Mall store
November 3, 1979 (Saturday) 12pm to 5pm
Featuring:
- Ralph Lauren Western Wear fashion show by amateur models
- 4H Square Dance Group
- Native American arts and crafts
- Country music by the group Dallas
- Snacks by Hickory Farms
- Door prizes
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 1 Nov. 1979, Page 5.
Advertisement, Times Union (Albany), 1 Nov. 1979, Page 11.
"Western Fun At Flah's", Schenectady Gazette, 3 Nov. 1979, Page 27.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from Refreshing Spring Church (327 Summit Ave.)
November 8, 1979 (Thursday) after noon
Reservations needed.
Seniors Bulletin Board, Schenectady Gazette, 3 Nov. 1979, Page 18.
New York Telephone bills can be paid at Schenectady Savings Bank Branch in Mohawk Mall
Early November, 1979
NY Telephone Schenectady office is closing. Multiple sites (other than Mohawk Mall) will also begin accepting payments.
Hayden, Barbara. "Schenectady phone office reaches the end of its line after 22 years.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 5 Nov. 1979, Page 6A.
Hayden, Barbara. "Schenectady phone office reaches the end of its line after 22 years.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 5 Nov. 1979, Page 8C.
"Tel. Co. Stops Franklin St. Bill Paying.", Schenectady Gazette, 4 Nov. 1979, Page 15.
Bradlees' Mohawk Mall Store Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
November 12, 1979 (Monday) 10am
Business Scene, Times Union (Albany), 6 Nov. 1979, Page 33.
Walker, Jim., "Bradlees to Open Monday.", Schenectady Gazette, 8 Nov. 1979, Page 49.
Santa and Mrs. Claus Parachute Into Mohawk Mall --- Canceled due to bad weather
November 10, 1979 (Saturday) 9:30am
Candy canes given out free
Advertisement, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 8 Nov. 1979, Page 12C.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 9 Nov. 1979, Page 12.
Merry Go-Round / Carousel at Mohawk Mall
November 10 - December 29, 1979 (Saturday - Saturday)
Advertisement, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 8 Nov. 1979, Page 12C.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 9 Nov. 1979, Page 12.
In the Neighborhood, "Vets / Santa Honored.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 12 Nov. 1979, Page 4A.
Bradlees Officially Opens at Mohawk Mall
November 12, 1979 (Monday)
"Bradlees Opens New Discount Store At Mohawk Mall Site in Niskayuna.", Schenectady Gazette, 13 Nov. 1979, Page 37.
Vision Defect Testing for Children
November 12, 1979 (Monday) 10am to 5pm
Weekly Bulletin Board / A Vision Screening Program, Times Union (Albany), 8 Nov. 1979, Page 25.
Midland Records Chain-Wide Sale
November 12 - 17, 1979 (Monday - Saturday)
Celebrating the chain's 18th store opening in Worcester, MA
Advertisement, TV Plus, Schenectady Gazette, 10 Nov. 1979, Page 3.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from First Baptist Church in Scotia (123 Mohawk Ave., Scotia)
November 13, 1979 (Tuesday) 12:45pm
Reservations needed
Seniors Bulletin Board, Schenectady Gazette, 10 Nov. 1979, Page 13.
Author Caroline Bird to give seminar at Flah's in Mohawk Mall
November 14, 1979 (Wednesday)
Reservations needed
Advertisement, Sunday Times Union (Albany), 11 Nov. 1979, Page G-6.
"'Two-paycheck' session set.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 13 Nov. 1979, Page 2B.
"Seminars for working women to be held.", Times Union (Albany), 13 Nov. 1979, Page 13.
Organ Concert by Sheilah Flanagan
November 14, 1979 (Wednesday) 8pm
Presented by Musicland
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 13 Nov. 1979, Page 7.
Grand Re-Opening Sale -- Mohawk Mall store only
November 15 - 17, 1979 (Thursday - Saturday)
20% off each purchase
Advertisement, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 14 Nov. 1979, Page 2A.
Bradlees Grand Opening Sale Part 2 -- Mohawk Mall store only
November 15 - 17, 1979 (Thursday - Saturday)
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 15 Nov. 1979, Page 38.
Advertisement, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 15 Nov. 1979, Page 10D.
New Car Show by Jim Scholtz Schenectady Chrysler / Plymouth / Mazda
November 19 - 25, 1979 (Monday - Sunday)
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 19 Nov. 1979, Page 57.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 20 Nov. 1979, Page 39.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 21 Nov. 1979, Page 39.
Montgomery Ward at Mohawk Mall Opens at 8am for Black Friday 1979
November 23, 1979 (Friday)
Zeldin, Vicki., "Area stores launch season with crowds.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 24 Nov. 1979, Page 3A.
Wendy Ward Fashion Modeling Classes at Montgomery Ward in Mohawk Mall, Menands, Northway Mall, Pyramid Mall Saratoga, and Guilderland Community Center
November 26, 1979 (Monday) for six weeks (starting dates vary at different locations)
Advertisement, Sunday Times Union (Albany), 25 Nov. 1979, Page F-3.
US Air Force "Band of the East" (590th Air Force Band) Perform at Mohawk Mall
November 29, 1979 (Thursday) at 7pm
November 30, 1979 (Friday) at 2pm and 7pm
"AF Band Tomorrow At Mall.", Schenectady Gazette, 28 Nov. 1979, Page 9.
Woolworth Christmas Sale -- Mohawk Mall only
November 28, 1979 (Wedneday) -- ??
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 28 Nov. 1979, Advertising Supplement.
December 1979
Merry Go-Round / Carousel at Mohawk Mall
November 10 - December 29, 1979 (Saturday - Saturday)
Advertisement, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 8 Nov. 1979, Page 12C.
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 9 Nov. 1979, Page 12.
In the Neighborhood, "Vets / Santa Honored.", Knickerbocker News (Albany), 12 Nov. 1979, Page 4A.
Mobile Aluminum Recycling Unit
December 1, 1979 (Saturday) 11am - 12pm
Weekly Bulletin Board, "An Aluminum Recycling Program.", Times Union (Albany), 29 Nov. 1979, Page 47.
Stained Glass Art Displayed at Schenectady Savings Bank Mohawk Mall Branch
December, 1979
Art by Wanda Pokluda
Lively Arts / Art, Sunday Times Union (Albany), 2 Dec. 1979, Page H-6.
Niskayuna Town Board Hearing and Special Meeting at (old) Town Hall to Modify Fire Lane Rules at Mohawk Mall
December 11, 1979 (Tuesday) 7:30pm
Legal Notice, Schenectady Gazette, 6 Dec. 1979, Page 61.
Date Book, Knickerbocker News (Albany), 10 Dec. 1979, Page 4A.
Paquette, Denis., "Niskayuna Delays Mall Tickets Issue.", Schenectady Gazette, 6 Dec. 1979, Page 61.
Shopping Trip to Mohawk Mall from Bellevue Reformed Church (2000 Broadway)
December 12, 1979 (Wednesday) 12:45pm
Reservation required
Seniors Bulletin Board, Schenectady Gazette, 12 Dec. 1979, Page 26.
Woolworth Happy Holiday Savings (Clothing) / Camera & Sporting Goods -- Mohawk Mall only
December 12, 1979 (Wednesday) -- ??
Advertisement, Schenectady Gazette, 12 Nov. 1979, Advertising Supplement.
Mobile Aluminum Recycling Unit
December 15, 1979 (Saturday) 11am - 12pm
Weekly Bulletin Board, "An Aluminum Recycling Program.", Times Union (Albany), 13 Dec. 1979, Page 42.
Post Office Trial "Mini Branch" at Mohawk Mall Opens
Mid December, 1979
"Mohawk Mall Postal Branch Opens as Trial.", Schenectady Gazette, 18 Dec. 1979, Page 25.
Niskayuna Town Board Agrees to enforce fire lane laws at Mohawk Mall with $10 tickets starting in 1980
December 18, 1979 (Tuesday) 7:45pm
"Niskayuna Board to Air Dog Law Shift Tonight.", Schenectady Gazette, 18 Dec. 1979, Page 38.
"Niskayuna Board OKs Fire Lane Crackdown.", Schenectady Gazette, 20 Dec. 1979, Page 54.
