Graphic from Arthur Rubloff & Company
Photo from the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
Chicagoland's Evergreen (Shopping) Plaza
The second major 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}.
