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Westminster Mall

Westminster Mall

Westminster Mall was an enclosed shopping mall in Westminster, California, United States. Opened in August 1974, and closed in October 2025, the mall featured anchor stores JCPenney and Target, with two vacant anchor spaces previously occupied by Macy's and Sears. JCPenney was closed in November 202

5, leaving Target as the remaining anchor as of December 2025. Westminster Mall was situated on the corner of Goldenwest Street and Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California. The property is owned by Shopoff Realty Investments with plans to redevelop the site, and the mall was formerly managed by Washington Prime Group. As of April 2026, the mall had begun demolition to allow for construction on the mixed-use complex that will replace the shopping center. History 1972–1974: Development and opening In the 1920s, the world's largest goldfish farm was relocated to the area where the mall stands today. Homart Development Company announced plans to build the mall in 1972. The structure was designed by Architectonics, Inc. of Dallas and Chicago with each department store hiring its own architect. C. H. Leavell & Co. of El Paso was the general contractor. Construction of the mall began in 1972. Westminster Mall opened for business on August 7, 1974, with May Company, Sears and Buffum's. The Sears store designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill was 200,000 square feet on two levels. Ladd & Kelsey were the architects for the May Company store which was 150,000 square feet on two levels and boast

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