The Great Mall of the Great Plains Takes Shape
The Great Mall of the Great Plains opened on August 14, 1997, after construction began in 1996 and a spring debut was delayed. It became Kansas’ largest outlet center, with more than 150 stores.
Developed by Glimcher Realty Trust and Jordan Robert Perlmutter & Co., the project was promoted as a value-oriented megamall. It mixed outlets, traditional mall chains, big box retail, and entertainment.
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