Washington Square Mall: Southern Indiana’s Thrifting Destination

You've probably heard the 'Dead Mall' expression and immediately think about Washington Square Mall in Evansville, Indiana. New shopping experiences are changing the way the historic mall looks, and creating excitement for shoppers.

Thrift Store Extravaganza Event

It's hard to believe that The Evansville Rescue Mission's Thrift Store has been open for two years. Well, actually the thrift store has been around longer than two years, but it has been in its current location - Washington Square Mall since 2022.

Photo Credit: Evansville rescue mission

The proceeds from your donations and purchases at any Evansville Rescue Mission store (The Thrift Store, Mission Grounds, The Furniture Warehouse) stay right here in Evansville to help us feed hungry people (hundreds of thousands of meals each year); and provide shelter to the homeless.

Grand Opening - Evansville Goodwill Complex

A new addition to Washington Square Mall is joining to add to our thrifting fun! Evansville Goodwill is preparing for a grand opening celebration, but it is not just a thrift store. The following links explain the other amazing programs that Goodwill offers to our community:

Work Solutions
Senior Community Service Employment Program
GoodSkills Academy
Excel Center

The Grand Opening Weekend of the newest store at the Washington Square Mall starts on Thursday, August 22nd at 8:45 AM

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Then & Now - Evansville's Washington Square Mall Through the Years

Evansville is home to a lot of unique buildings including the first enclosed retail shopping center in Indiana. Yes, our very own Washington Square Mall was the place to be when it opened in 1963. If you walk through the mall today, you would never guess how alive the shops were, even through the 1980s. Enjoy this walk down memory lane I've put together, and maybe someday there will be new life inside 5011 Washington Ave.

Gallery Credit: Liberty