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The mall in North Olmstead was promoted with this logo in the early 1990s. It was used on store directory brochures and in a series of TV ads.
Graphic from Hexalon Real Estate, Incorporated


The mall's first expansions were carried out in the late 1980s. A South Court (in dark gray) was added in 1987. In the following year, the 17-bay Food Commons (in light gray) was completed. With these modifications, GREAT NORTHERN MALL spanned approximately 650,000 leasable square feet and contained around 135 stores under its roof.