Eastland Mall

Eastland Mall opened in 1968. At one time, it was known for its four anchor stores, Lazarus, JCPenney, Sear’s and Macy’s.

In the 1960s, the construction of shopping malls had a deep impact on the American economy. Downtown retail struggled as shoppers flocked to large indoor and outdoor shopping centers. Today, Columbus’ first malls are either gone or in decline, but 50 years ago, they were in their prime.

The land runs along a tributary of Big Walnut Creek and will provide access to trails, as well as spaces for sports and playgrounds.

South Hamilton Road on the East Side will start seeing new sidewalks and turn lanes going up over the next two years. Community leaders hope the $20…

Eastland Mall is making changes that administrators hope will usher in a new life within the next year.The mall on Hamilton Road opened in 1968, and was a…

Columbus city officials plan to invest more than $20 million into Hamilton Road on Columbus’s southeast side. The project aims to boost business…

After years of turmoil, Eastland Mall remains open, but it’s under new ownership after it was auctioned last month. And the mall’s future looks bleak as…

The 35-year-old Eastland Mall is getting a new lease on life. Columbus based Glimcher Realty Trust announced today it will buy Eastland Mall from the…