CROSS COUNTY CENTER, the first mall-type shopping center in Greater New York City, opened in April 1954. The region's second mall was built in Nassau County's Town of Hempstead.
Graphic from Webb & Knapp-R.H. Macy & Company
In its original state, ROOSEVELT FIELD CENTER had just one anchor department store. Macy's Roosevelt Field was a gigantic 4-level (343,000 square foot) facility. The store -and mall- welcomed first shoppers in August 1956.
Drawing from R.H. Macy & Company
