In 1962, the Boulevard Mall opened its doors as the pioneering indoor shopping center in the Buffalo area, marking a significant milestone in the region’s retail landscape. Situated on Niagara Falls Boulevard, a key thoroughfare that divides Amherst from the Town of Tonawanda, this mall was designed to offer a modern shopping experience, attracting customers from across Western New York and beyond. Its establishment introduced a new era of retail, setting the stage for the mall to become a central hub for shopping and social interaction.