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Hundreds gather to support revitalization of Northwest Plaza

Hundreds gather to support revitalization of Northwest Plaza

Nearly 300 concerned citizens gathered today at Northwest Plaza, aiming to spur interest in its revitalization. The mall-walk and unofficial rally was organized by St. Ann resident Steve Erdelen, who grew up hanging out at the plaza’s Grand Court Fountain in the 1960s and 70s and recently launched a popular Facebook group called “I hung [...]

Mall-Walkers Aim to Rejuvenate Northwest Plaza

Mall-Walkers Aim to Rejuvenate Northwest Plaza

Though Northwest Plaza was once touted as the “largest mall in the world,” boasting nearly 200 retailers, today you can walk its massive, lifeless corridors and barely find a store or another shopper in sight. Following foreclosure in 2009 and the recent news that anchor Macy’s is closing, the mall’s future definitely hangs in question. [...]

Time Capsule: Northwest Plaza

After decades of gradual decline and various owners, Northwest Plaza went into foreclosure this year and was sold on September 1. The new owners, a conglomerate of 17 pension and investment funds, say they will continue to maintain the mall and keep it open while searching for a new developer. Visiting the mall today, it’s [...]