Northwestern Ohio's Lima Mall

The seventh mall-type complex developed by Ohio's Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation was located in the northwest corner of the Buckeye State. LIMA MALL was officially dedicated, with thirteen stores, in November 1965. 

Drawing from the Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation

A full-line "Penneys," anchoring the west end of LIMA MALL, opened its doors in January 1966.

Photo from Curteichcolor

While the DeBartolo Corporation was developing LIMA MALL, another Youngstown-based company was building their own "Limaland" shopping complex. Stores in William Cafaro & Associates' AMERICAN MALL began opening in February 1965.

Graphic from William Cafaro & Associates