Sep 12, 2008 northgate has been synonymous for more than a halfcentury with its shopping mall, one of the first in the nation. Today from s seattle history archive we share the story of the northgate mall the nations first suburban shopping center to be called a mall, and the model of what has. Located in seattle s northgate neighborhood, courtyard by marriott seattle northgate is in the business district. Northgate nations first suburban mall announced 65. Northgate, in north seattle now and part of unincorporated king county when it opened, seattle history. Its time to lay the old northgate mall to rest slog. Store directory for northgate mall a shopping center in. We now know when we will see bulldozers at northgate mall. Though northgate opened first, minneapoliss southdale mall in 1956 became the nations first fully enclosed and climate controlled shopping. As we all navigate the uncertainty of the rapidly evolving coronavirus covid19, we want to assure you that northgate mall is taking all necessary precautions to ensure our customers, employees and communities are safe.
Northgate mall seattle 2020 all you need to know before. A 3level 180,000 square foot, seattle based frederick and nelson opened, on the east end of the mall, in july 1963. When construction of the center began in the late 1940. Northgate shopping mall haller lake thumbnail history licton springs thumbnail history. Northgate mall is losing another food court vendor earlier than expected with construction for the headquarters for seattle s new hockey team scheduled to begin soon piroshky piroshky, which. History of seattle goodwill financial supporters annual report contact us board and staff. Settlements crept in as they often do, and now we have interstate 5, north seattle community college, and the northgate mall in place of the original habitat. Northgate mall seattle news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2007 learn how and when to. In the early 1980s when i first began delivering freshly published nowthen books to seattle bookstores, i was thrilled to learn that running below the mall the northsouth center line of the by then lavish development was an austere tunnel designed for speedy deliveries to northgates many retailers, which then still included both. Northgate, the first regional shopping center in the united states and your neighborhood shopping destination. But the residential areas around the mall and the nearby neighborhoods of maple leaf and licton springs comprise one of the largest and fastest growing residential areas in north seattle, and residents have long wanted a branch library. Northgate is getting a whole new look and welcomes guests to shop and enjoy the services that remain open during construction. Northgate shopping centre offers you both convenience and indulgence.
Seattle street, seattle usa, west seattle, downtown seattle, seattle times, washington state history, seattle washington, western washington, seattle photography seattle history. Its eastwest principal arterials are ne northgate way and th street, and its northsouth principal arterials are roosevelt way ne and aurora avenue n. Multiple serial killers have been placed at the mall. Whether you are running errands or want to spoil yourself, we make every visit a treat. Book courtyard by marriott seattle northgate in seattle. Construction began on the mall in 1970, on the site of a former airport, it opened in 1972, anchored by sears, mcalpins and pogues. Northgate mall seattle all you need to know before you go. The northgate mall, opened in 1950, is the oldest, first regional historic shopping center called a mall, though there are 3 other shopping centers in the united states which predate it.
Feb 28, 2020 nhl seattle on thursday broke ground for construction of the training center and headquarters coming with the future hockey team. Northgate mall seattle all you need to know before you. West seattle, rainier valley, northgate, and lake city. Trace the citys history, from an indigenous dwelling to its gold rush days and up through its current state as a thriving modern neighborhood on this walking tour. A photo history of northgate mall, which opened april northgate, in north seattle now and part of unincorporated king county when it opened, seattle history. Northgate is designed to make suburban shopping a pleasure, graham said in a may 7, 1950, story in the seattle daily times. Tour courtyard seattle northgate with our photo gallery. New timeline for northgate hockey development youtube. Northgate mall seattle wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Nordstrom closing at seattle s northgate mall this august duration.
Northgate shopping mall in seattle opens on april 21, 1950. Northgate, in north seattle now and part of unincorporated king county when it opened. The facility, located on the site of northgate mall, will be a. Eighteen stores pioneered merchandising history at northgate, the seattle times, april 9, 1975. But there are other shopping options too, like a bustling business district on roosevelt avenuegrocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, everything you need, mallfree. Northgate mall is an enclosed shopping mall in northern seattle, washington, united states. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for. With demolition work well underway for the massive redevelopment project at northgate mall, some holiday shoppers are uncertain which, if any, of the mall s stores are still open. Nhl seattle ice centre to be developed at northgate an nhl team training center, headquarters and three sheet ice facility offering programs for community, adult and youth hockey and public.
He participated in many other important seattle projects such as the century 21 exposition 1962, and the creation of the united way. Lake city may well have enough neigborhoods and its own history to be treated as is west seattle. Northgate mall is an enclosed shopping mall in northgate, ohio. Nhl seattle begins construction of training center, team. This essay is part of historylinks peoples history collection. At the time of its opening, it was located outside of the seattle city limits, though this is no longer the case.
Nhl seattle ice centre to be developed at northgate. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Seattle parks and recreation has a community center and park on the same site as the branch. Seattle s nhl team leaders revealed when they plan to break ground for part of a massive redevelopment. Northgate, in north seattle now and part of unincorporated king county when it opened, was the first suburban mall of its kind in the united states. Northgate mall seattle washington washington state bank of america north america seattle times old images photo caption the good old days best memories.
Explore staff picks and find out how to download e books and other media. Built in 1972, it is anchored by burlington coat factory, macys, and marshalls history. The view looks north from the center of seattles first shopping mall during. Northgate was the first indoor mall in the united states. The mall is located in the northgate neighborhood on interstate 5, adjacent to northgate way and the northgate. Welcome to northgate, the first regional shopping center in the united states and your neighborhood shopping destination. Northgate is a neighborhood in north seattle, washington, named for and surrounding northgate mall, the first covered mall in the united states.
Its storefront shop, books among friends, is inside northgate in suite 252. Seattle center and space needle are notable landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at green lake park and lake union. Shopping centers in the aurora village trade area included northgate center mall 1950 4. Eco car cafe northgate mall change location book an appointment 401 ne northgate way, parking garage next to jcpenny level p3 seattle, wa 98125. Northgate branch highlights the seattle public library. Trace the citys history, from an indigenous dwelling to its gold rush days. Originally an openair structure, northgate mall was located 7. The light rail is on its way, the national hockey league needs some practice rinks. A concise description would be useful, as for west seattle just above it. Seattles northgate mall holds the distinction of being americas first quoteunquote shopping mall. The answer to the first question has become clearer with mall. Northgate, in north seattle now and part of unincorporated king county when it opened, a photo history of northgate mall, which opened april 21, 1950.
Northgate mall and university village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the areas popular attractions can visit woodland park zoo and seattle waterfront. This photo shows fireworks for the opening weekend of the bon marche at northgate mall, april 30, 1950. Designhammer, a raleigh durham web design company building smarter websites. The departments bought property along fifth avenue northeast, just north of northeast 105th street across from the northgate mall. We could not retrieve directory information at northgate mall right now. Mall walking around seattle seattle, wa aarp in your city. The design is informal and in keeping with the northwests. Welcome to northgate a shopping center in seattle, wa.
The metamorphosis of northgate mall raises many questions, including what will it look like and when will it be done. Special event, childrens event, storytime childrens saturday february 22, 2020 11. Northgate mall seattle 2020 all you need to know before you. Northgate, located in seattle, was the countrys first shopping center designated as a mall. Discover the unique features of the northgate branch. The mall is located in the northgate neighborhood on interstate 5, adjacent to northgate way and the northgate transit center a future light rail station northgate opened in 1950 as one of the first modern shopping centers to be built in. The mall is located in the northgate neighborhood on interstate 5, adjacent to northgate way and the northgate transit center a future light rail station. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced. See whats going on at centurylink field or tmobile park. Childrens store categories northgate mall durham, nc. A photo history of northgate mall, which opened april 21, 1950. Hotel photos courtyard seattle northgate photo gallery. It was 65 years ago this week that plans for northgate the nations first suburban shopping center to be called a mall were announced in seattle.
Of note, the northgate mall was the first regional mall in the country. Due to unforeseen circumstances, azteca northgate will be running on a limited menu. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the. View all hotels near northgate mall on tripadvisor. The northgate mall is a major seattle shopping area. It has existed since 1950, and it has a colorful history. More northgate information from the library catalog. On april 21, 1950, a ribboncutting ceremony at the bon marche store that will anchor the northgate shopping mall for decades marks the opening of the celebrated new shopping center at ne northgate way and 5th avenue ne in seattle. Thousands attended the opening of the bon marche and the northgate shopping center on april 21, 1950. Northgate mall seattle 2020 what to know before you go. The future of the mall, which has around since the 1960s, is unclear. However, northgate mall was the first to be arranged around a lengthwise mall corridor, with stores facing each other on either side. The introduction of northwood investors could change all of that, marking a turning point in the mall s history. Northgate, in north seattle now and part of unincorporated king county when it opened, stay safe and healthy.
Northgate mall to lose another tenant as nhl seattle hq. Stay for fun activities following our storytime reading. Almost a year ago, it was announced that northgate mall was going to get a big, fat redesign. Northgate is getting a whole new look and welcomes. Opened in 1950, the northgate center was one of the first, a place to go for everything in the burbs, including a grocery store.
History its hard to imagine the northgate area as it once wasa bog, inhabited by native americans and farmed for cranberries and other wild foods. In the early 1980s when i first began delivering freshly published nowthen books to seattle bookstores, i was thrilled to learn that running below the mall the northsouth center line of the by then lavish development was an austere tunnel designed for speedy deliveries to northgate s many retailers, which then still included both. Northgate branch history the seattle public library. The library joined forces with seattle parks and recreation, which was looking for a site in northgate for a community center and park. Welcome to northgate a shopping center in seattle, wa a. Join us as we read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth. A very unique theatre in the northgate mall, originally called northgate center, which was located in what was at the time, although not now, was the rural north end of seattle. Find all of the stores, dining and entertainment options located at northgate mall. Enter the mall at entrance 8 near foot locker, turn left, and head down to the last storefront on the left before you reach the former sears.