Once a bustling '90s-era downtown shopping center, Circle Centre Mall is about to be even more empty before its redevelopment.

Business owners who have stores inside the mall recently told IndyStar that Hendricks, the mall's owner, sent lease terminations stating they would need to be out by Dec. 31. The news comes as Hendricks Commercial Properties inches closer to a massive overhaul of the mall that could take years to complete.

What's left at Circle Centre Mall?

IndyStar recently counted seven open storefronts, not including an additional few holdouts in the food court. Open retail stores include: Circle City Souvenirs, the Collector's Den, Freestyle, Hot Topic, WNS Apparel, Aeropostale and Indy Jewelers. IndyStar's office also remains in the mall.

A Hendricks representative did n

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