New business tenant in Crystal City a mystery…for now

(Crystal City) R.L. Jones Properties which owns several buildings in Jefferson County and throughout the St. Louis region announced a lease was signed to fill the former Purcell Tire location in Crystal City. Crystal City City Administrator Jason Eisenbeis says while a lease was signed, he does not know what will be moving in down the road.

R.L. Jones owns several buildings in the Twin City Mall and is preparing for more businesses to come in to fill the vacant spots. Eisenbeis says there is current stormwater and sewer work ongoing to prepare for the incoming businesses.

The only business that has been officially announced is the Burkes Outlet and Home Centric store filling the former Gordmans location.