Why Did Westland Mall Close?

Westland Mall opened in February 1969 as an open-air shopping center anchored by Lazarus, Sears, JC Penney, and Woolworth. ... Woolworth closed in January 1994 during the chain's restructuring process that resulted in the elimination of its 400 stores.

What are they doing with Westland Mall?

Woda Cooper Companies plans to build 60 affordable apartments for senior residents near the Havenwood Townhomes site, which sits just west of and across Georgesville Road from Hollywood Casino Columbus near Westland Mall. The apartments are being built in Prairie Township on former Franklin County land bank parcels.

What happened to City Center mall in Columbus Ohio?

On February 3, 2009, Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman announced that Columbus City Center would close on March 5, 2009, and be torn down by the Summer of 2009. The parking garage that was constructed for City Center remained, as did its underground parking area, but the mall was demolished.

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