Graphic from Arthur Rubloff & Company
Photo from the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
Chicagoland's Evergreen (Shopping) Plaza
The second major suburban shopping complex in Greater Chicago was built in the Village of Evergreen Park, a South Side suburb. Like the earlier PARK FOREST COMMERCIAL CENTER, it was open-air in format.
EVERGREEN PLAZA was built by Windy City real estate maven Arthur Rubloff (1902-1986). In addition to the PLAZA, Rubloff was involved in the development of SOUTHLAND CENTER {Hayward, California}, SUNVALLEY CENTER {Concord, California}, LAKEHURST MALL {Waukegan, Illinois} and WHITE OAKS MALL {Springfield, Illinois}.
