TheMiracle Mile is a prominent shopping district inManhasset inNassau County, on theNorth Shore ofLong Island, inNew York, United States. It consists of the area alongNorthern Boulevard (NY 25A) between Community Drive to the west, andPort Washington Boulevard (NY 101) andSearingtown Road to the east.[1]
Much of the corridor was initially developed in the 1950s bySol Atlas.[2][3] It was named the Miracle Mile in reference tothe Los Angeles neighborhood, and inspired by its rapid development after decades ofdepression andwar, and the difficulty in developing a commercial corridor in a primarily residential area.[1][2]
It is well known for its later high-end premium open-air shopping center, theAmericana Manhasset.[1] The Miracle Mile has been a mainstay in suburban shopping and for many years featured aLord & Taylor, often referred to as the first branch store in America. In addition to Lord & Taylor, Manhasset has supported branches of some of the most well known stores in New York over the years – includingB. Altman & Co.,Bonwit Teller,Abraham & Straus (and subsequentlyMacy's),Best & Co.,Arnold Constable,Franklin Simon & Co.,Peck & Peck,H&M,W. & J. Sloane and aJ.J. Newberry.[1]
On August 27, 2020, it was announced that Lord & Taylor would be closing all remaining stores – including its flagship Miracle Mile location. The store closed on February 27, 2021 and became aSaksWorks.[4][5]
The Miracle Mile is mentioned in the Billy Joel song "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me".[6]
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