the former troutman s department store on south main street
originally railroad stop on pennsylvania railroad, greensburg became center of coal mining industry in region late 19th century when large areas of soft coal discovered nearby. contributed growth , development of growing county seat. many businesses , inns flourished within downtown greensburg many years, , once boasted 4 major department stores – jcpenney, royers, sears , largest department store, troutman s.
in august 1965, greengate mall opened west of city in hempfield township. greengate part of first wave of indoor shopping malls in country. mall s opening marked new era retail shopping in area, negatively impacted stand-alone businesses in greensburg s downtown corridor. late 1970s, several local stores, including troutman s, city s major department store, closed. downtown area rebounded city became center service industries, professional offices , banking. today, small downtown shops , growing number of restaurants reviving downtown mercantile center.
westmoreland mall largest shopping complex in greensburg area , of westmoreland county. greengate mall suffered losses in 1990s when anchor store jcpenney relocated westmoreland mall. mall continued on irreversible decline, nationally based montgomery ward , regional chain horne s closed. building razed in 2003, , new shopping center called greengate centre, anchored walmart, subsequently built. numerous shopping plazas , dining establishments line route 30 corridor east , west of city. on 5,000,000 square feet (460,000 m) of retail space , growing, greensburg considered commercial center of laurel highlands region of pennsylvania 1 of largest retail markets in western pennsylvania.
light moderate industry , service industries thrive in greater greensburg area. several industrial parks located outside city limits. in addition, area home 2 large prisons, westmoreland county prison , state correctional institution @ greensburg, both in hempfield township. housing growth continues on northern end of city, saybrook village , evergreen hill plans. opening of seven-story state office building on north main street, completion of four-story addition courthouse square extension, , performing arts center of seton hill university expected add new jobs city , attract more visitors.
major employers
these major corporations headquartered in greensburg area:
excela health
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