Fort Eddy Plaza

The plaza started construction in 1978 and was completed by early 1979. The first to open was Rich's department store at the most northern part of the plaza on May 1st, 1979. The second anchor to open was Shaw's Supermarket on July 8th 1979, at the southern part of the plaza. During the Summer of 1979, most of the store spaces were filled. Osco Pharmacy opened on August 28th 1979. In October 1979, Week's Restaurant opened. Baskets Unlimited closed in early 1983. In mid-September 1984, Treismans Catalog Showroom opened in the former Baskets Unlimited space. Treismans Catalog Showroom closed February 15th 1989. Rich's Department store went out of business in February 1997 after being open for 17 years. In late July 1997, Staples opened in 1/2 of the former Rich's, taking over the original Rich's entrance. In late Summer 1998, Shaw's began a remodel and expansion, including a new outdoor facade and an expansion. Dress Barn opened in the late 90s. On March 20th 1999, Borders Books opened in the remaining 1/2 of the former Rich's. Week's Restaurant closed in August 1999. Coconuts Music closed in July 2000. Moritomo Japanese Steakhouse opened in the former Week's Restaurant in late fall 2000. On November 1st 2000, Eastern Mountain Sports would open in the former Poore Simons space. In early 2002, Osco Pharmacy was converted to a Brooks Pharmacy after Brooks purchased them. Rite Aid took over Brooks in late 2007. The plaza received facade renovations in Fall 2010. On September 15th 2011, Borders Books closed. The former Borders books space was filled quickly by BAM! (Books a Million) on November 4th 2011. In mid-2013, Dress Barn closed. Hallmark later moved into Dress Barn's former space and was renamed to The Paper Store. Five Guys would open in the former Hallmark store on June 4th 2014. Rite Aid closed in early 2024. Eastern Mountain Sports closed on January 10th 2024. On June 1st  2024, The Paper Store moved and reopened in the former Eastern Mountain Sports. In mid-April 2025, Shaws would close, leaving the whole southern wing of the plaza vacant.