Eastland Mall in Charlotte, NC, opens to crowds
Eastland Mall opened on July 30, 1975, on Central Ave, built by Faison Enterprises. It spanned over one million square feet and quickly became one of the largest malls in North Carolina.
The original anchors were Belk, JCPenney, and Ivey’s, set across a two-level plan. A Sears store was added later, but opening day focused on the first three retailers and a range of smaller national chains.
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