sentences:  On March 18, 2001, Montgomery Ward closed along with the company's bankruptcy.The Home Depot (2001) and Target (2003) were built on the east side of the mall, with the latter replacing Wards, Stores #80, #83, & #85, some mall space, as well as some parking space, and the former occupying part of the site of the demolished northeastern wing.The addition of these stores was considered controversial by local residents, many of whom did not want such big box retailers in the area.