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.
January 1997
Boat Show
January 6, 1997 - January 12, 1997
Advertisement, Sunday Times Union (Albany), 5 Jan. 1997, Page C-2.
Boat Show
January 16, 1997 - January 19, 1997
Advertisement, Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 16 Jan. 1997, Page C2.
February 1997
Schenectady County Consumer Outreach Program
February 6, 1997 at the booth near Fay's, 10am to 4pm
Staffed by Schenectady Mohawk Chapter of AARP
Community Notes, Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 3 Feb. 1997, Page B2.
Cobalt Boat Show arranged by Boats by George
February 15 - 17, Feb. 19 - 23, Feb. 26 - Mar. 2, 1997
Advertisement, Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 15 Feb. 1997, Page B4.
Advertisement, Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 15 Feb. 1997, Page D6.
Mohawk Mall Kids Week
February 17 - 22, 1997
Events include Super Kids USA Pageant, SnapDazzle's America Show, Randy Mauger, Zucchini Brothers, Mini-Masters "gameshow" with monetary prizes and chance for state finals
Advertisement, Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 14 Feb. 1997, Page B5.
Author Peter Huston to sign book titled "Scams from the Great Beyond"
February 22, 1997 1pm at Media Play
Karlan, Rick. "Supernatural Scams." Times Union (Albany), 5 Feb. 1998, Pages D1, D3.
March 1997
Cobalt Boat Show arranged by Boats by George
March 1 - 2, 1997
Advertisement, Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 15 Feb. 1997, Page B4.
Advertisement, Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 15 Feb. 1997, Page D6.
April 1997
"Tallmates" - free play by Schenectady Theater for Children
April 12, 1997 at 12noon and 2pm
What's Happenin', Troy Record, 3 Apr. 1997, Page D10.
Civil War displays sponsored by 77th NYS Volunteer Infantry Regiment
April 22, 1997 1pm to 5pm at Media Play
Announcement, Times Union (Albany), 24 Apr. 1998, Page D-3.
May 1997
Fay's Drug Stores to become Eckerd
May to early June, 1997
JC Penney's purchased both chains and rebranded Fay's as Eckerd
Orenstein, David. "Fay's stores to become Eckerd Drugs." Times Union (Albany), 3 May 1997, Page C-8.
Stevens, Rik. "Fay's Drug Stores turning into Eckerds." Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 3 May 1997, Page B14.
Party Experience Opens at Mohawk Mall
May 10, 1997
The chain bought The Paper Cutter from Fay's earlier in 1997
Business Briefs. "Party Experience opening area stores." Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 10 May 1997, Page B11.
June 1997
Dunkin Donuts closes at Mohawk Mall
Closed during week of June 15 to June 21, 1997
Anderson, Eric. "3 Dunkin Donuts close; 1 to reopen.", Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 24 June 1997, Page D3.
July 1997
Montgomery Ward goes into Chapter 11
July 7, 1997
Driscoll, Paul A. "Montgomery Ward files Chapter 11." Times Union (Albany), 8 July 1997, Page A-7.
Driscoll, Paul A. "Montgomery Ward seeks bankruptcy shield." Times Union (Albany), 8 July 1997, Page D4.
Associated Press. "Montgomery Ward files for bankruptcy protection." The Saratogian, 8 July 1997, Page 1A.
Driscoll, Paul A. "Montgomery Ward seeks protection." Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 8 July 1997, Page A1.
Kane, Tim. "Retail giant failed to adapt: analysts." Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 9 July 1997, Page D4.
Burgess, Robert. "Montgomery Ward's loss landlord's gain." Times Union (Albany), 9 July 1997, Pages E1, E4.
Clyde Betty-Cole Bros. Circus
July 14 - 16, 1997 4:30pm and 7:30pm
Two hour 3 ring performance under big top tent, Mohawk Mall parking lot, tickets $6 to $12
Advertisement, Times Union / Preview (Albany), 10 July 1997, Pages 29.
Advertisement, Sunday Gazette (Schenectady), 13 July 1997, Page G5.
September 1997
Auditions for "King of Ice Cream Mountain" play by Schenectady Theater for Children
September 23, 1997 from 9am to 12pm and September 30 and October 1 from 6pm to 9pm
What's Happenin', Troy Record, 18 Sep. 1997, Page D11.
Adoption clinic for kittens
September 28, 1997 from 12pm to 2pm at Media Play
Classified Advertisement, Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 27 Sep. 1997, Page D5.
October 1997
Auditions for "King of Ice Cream Mountain" play by Schenectady Theater for Children
October 1 from 6pm to 9pm
What's Happenin', Troy Record, 18 Sep. 1997, Page D11.
Mohawk Mall theaters provide free movies for kids
October, 1997
$1 for adults accompanying children; testing this possibility due to competition from Crossgates theaters
Movie Talk, "Sony movies free for kids." Times Union (Albany), 3 Oct. 1997. Page D7.
Montgomery Ward to exit Capital Region
Announced October, 1997
Anderson, Eric. "Ward closing 3 stores" Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 11 Oct. 1997. Page B1, B4.
November 1997
Community Fair sponsored by Schenectady County School-to-Work Partnership
November 20, 1997 3pm to 8pm
Announcement, Times Union (Albany), 13 Nov. 1997. Page B7.
Montgomery Ward going out of business sale begins in Capital Region
November 8, 1997
Advertisement, Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 7 Nov. 1997. Page B3.
December 1997
Christmas Season with Santa Claus in the Central Court and Christmas decorations over fountain area
December, 1997
Historically, this was the last Christmas season for Santa Claus at the mall and decorations in the common areas
Kurp, Patrick, Here Comes Everybody, "So who's naughty, who's nice?", Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 1 Dec. 1997. Page B1.
Artist Pat Snook exhibition
December 7, 1997 9am to 9pm at Media Play
Announcement, Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 4 Dec. 1997. Page B6.
Letters from Santa forms at Media Play for $4
Announcement, "Letters from Santa forms available", Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 6 Dec. 1997. Page B2.
Montgomery Ward going out of business sale in Capital Region final two weeks, fixtures for sale
December 28, 1997
Advertisement, Daily Gazette (Schenectady), 28 Dec. 1997. Page A8.
