Corporation (GCC, later acquired by AMC Theatres) and constructed by architect Benjamin Gingold Jr. In 1977, the larger of the theater’s two auditoriums was itself twinned, creating a triplex, as the theater was renamed the Har-Mar 3. In 1981, a former grocery store behind the theater was transformed into another eight small screens, giving the theater 11 screens total, making it the largest (and at times the top-grossing) cinema theater in the state. On June 14, 1981, Har Mar Mall was damaged by a large tornado during the afternoon hours. While the mall wasn't heavily damaged and only affected the mall's cosmetic appearance, several nearby local businesses and residences were left in ruins following the impact. Shortly after the tornado, a large renovation occurred to update the mall's appearance and fix any damage left by it. In 1988, another expansion took place, allowing Har Mar to acquire several larger retailers in the newly constructed space; the opening of Highland Superstore and TJ Maxx appeared later this year, along with the addition of a new food court with seating for over 400 people. Three years later, the Highland Superstore was converted to BizMart, a regional office supply store. BizMart was later acquired by OfficeMax in 1992 before ultimately closing in 1995; HomePlace opened in the space vacated by OfficeMax, and is currently leased by HomeGoods, the successor of HomePlace. In the 2000s, Har Mar underwent a cosmetic makeover that cost previous owner Emmes Realty Services nearly $12 million; Emmes sparked interest in opening a Von Maur at the center, but the proposal eventually dissolved. By the early 2000s, the once-booming cinema had become outdated in technology and in seating styles. In 2006, AMC (which owned the Har Mar theaters) opened a new theater complex nearby in Rosedale with digital technology and stadium seating, and the once-thriving screens at Har Mar were permanently shuttered. In 2014, Burlington Coat Factory, a discount apparel retailer, announced that they planned to lease a space previously occupied by Northwestern Books; the opening of this location allowed all of Har Mar's anchor tenants to be completely leased. Currently, the mall still prospers mixing "large, special interest stores, as well as a variety of smaller, more unique stores" under one roof. Several new tenants and businesses have begun leasing space in the center, such as Staples Inc., D'Amico & Sons, plus several other fine dining establishments. In popular