Cincinnati's Westerns

Western Hills Plaza 


The first regional shopping center in -or around- The Queen City was built in its western environs.
Graphic from Brune-Harpnau Builders, Incorporated


Stores in WESTERN HILLS PLAZA opened for business between October 1954 and September 1955.
Drawing from Brune-Harpnau Builders, Incorporated


The McAlpin Company built Cincinnati's first suburban department store at WESTERN HILLS. McAlpin's opened in November 1954 and was expanded three times. It was in business at the PLAZA for over 43 years.


This stunning, ultra-modern Mabley & Carew fashion store was completed as a second phase of the shopping venue. "Mabley's" opened its doors in September 1955 and operated at WESTERN HILLS PLAZA for over 32 years.
Drawing from the Allied Stores Corporation