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Construction began on September 16, 1968, on a $3-million<ref name=open/> {{convert|276595|sqft|sqm|adj=on}} [[Sears]] with two above-ground levels and a basement. The store welcomed its first shoppers in February, 1970.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sears Roebuck Opens in Oxnard |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53122805/sears-roebuck-opens-in-oxnard/ |publisher=Los Angeles Times |date=February 15, 1970}}</ref> |
Construction began on September 16, 1968, on a $3-million<ref name=open/> {{convert|276595|sqft|sqm|adj=on}} [[Sears]] with two above-ground levels and a basement. The store welcomed its first shoppers in February, 1970.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sears Roebuck Opens in Oxnard |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53122805/sears-roebuck-opens-in-oxnard/ |publisher=Los Angeles Times |date=February 15, 1970}}</ref> |
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The single-level wing of specialty stores opened, with thirty-four initial stores, on March 5, 1970. The architect for both was Burke, Kober, Nicolais & Archuleta. [[S. H. Kress & Co.]] [[five-and-dime]], [[Harris & Frank]] and [[Silverwoods]] were among the junior department stores at the mall's launch. In total the mall sat on a lot of 45 acres.<ref name=open>{{cite news |title=Oxnard's Esplanade to Open Thursday |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53122955/oxnards-esplanade-to-open-thursday/ |publisher=Los Angeles Times |date=March 1, 1970}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Oxnard Approves zoning for Regional Shop Center |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53122561/oxnard-approves-zoning-for-regional/ |publisher=Los Angeles Times |date=May 26, 1968}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Esplanade Nearing Completion in Oxnard |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53122705/esplanade-nearing-completion-in-oxnard/ |publisher=Los Angeles Times |date=July 13, 1969}}</ref> |
The single-level wing of specialty stores opened, with thirty-four initial stores, on March 5, 1970. The architect for both was Burke, Kober, Nicolais & Archuleta. [[S. H. Kress & Co.]] [[five-and-dime]], [[Harris & Frank]] and [[Silverwoods]] were among the junior department stores at the mall's launch. In total the mall sat on a lot of 45 acres.<ref name=open>{{cite news |title=Oxnard's Esplanade to Open Thursday |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53122955/oxnards-esplanade-to-open-thursday/ |publisher=Los Angeles Times |date=March 1, 1970}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Oxnard Approves zoning for Regional Shop Center |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53122561/oxnard-approves-zoning-for-regional/ |publisher=Los Angeles Times |date=May 26, 1968}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Esplanade Nearing Completion in Oxnard |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53122705/esplanade-nearing-completion-in-oxnard/ |publisher=Los Angeles Times |date=July 13, 1969}}</ref> Alongside the mall existed Disco Fair, which later rebranded as [[Two Guys]] and [[FedMart]] in the 1970's and [[Target Corporation|Target]] in 1983. |
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A 2-level, {{convert|150000|sqft|sqm|adj=on}} [[May Company California]] was the final original anchor to open on November 2, 1970<ref>{{cite news |title=The New May Co. Oxnard Opens Tomorrow |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53123200/the-new-may-co-oxnard-opens-tomorrow/ |publisher=Los Angeles Times |date=November 1, 1970}}</ref> and was rebranded [[Robinsons-May]] in 1993. |
A 2-level, {{convert|150000|sqft|sqm|adj=on}} [[May Company California]] was the final original anchor to open on November 2, 1970<ref>{{cite news |title=The New May Co. Oxnard Opens Tomorrow |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53123200/the-new-may-co-oxnard-opens-tomorrow/ |publisher=Los Angeles Times |date=November 1, 1970}}</ref> and was rebranded [[Robinsons-May]] in 1993. |
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The enclosed mall was demolished in August 2000. |
The enclosed mall was demolished in August 2000. |
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The enclosed mall was replaced by an entirely open-air center, known as Esplanade Center, the first stores opening in September 2001. These included [[Cost Plus]] World Market and [[Bed Bath & Beyond]]. A 136,000-square-foot Home Depot opened later in February 2002.<ref>{{cite web |title=Esplanade Center |url=http://mall-hall-of-fame.blogspot.com/2011/03/esplanade-east-vineyard-avenue-and.html |website=Mall Hall of Fame |accessdate=June 9, 2020}}</ref> |
The enclosed mall was replaced by an entirely open-air center, known as Esplanade Center, the first stores opening in September 2001. These included [[Cost Plus]] World Market and [[Bed Bath & Beyond]]. A 136,000-square-foot Home Depot opened later in February 2002.<ref>{{cite web |title=Esplanade Center |url=http://mall-hall-of-fame.blogspot.com/2011/03/esplanade-east-vineyard-avenue-and.html |website=Mall Hall of Fame |accessdate=June 9, 2020}}</ref> The only remnant of the former mall is the Target, which later relocated to The Collection at RiverPark and is now a Food 4 Less market. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 03:18, 3 August 2020
The Esplanade Mall in Oxnard, California was Ventura County's first full enclosed shopping center and was, at one time, anchored by May Company California and Sears, and today operates under the name Esplanade Shopping Center as a power center anchored by Home Depot, Nordstrom Rack, Staples, Dick's Sporting Goods, Party City and Food 4 Less.
History
Construction began on September 16, 1968, on a $3-million[1] 276,595-square-foot (25,696.5 m2) Sears with two above-ground levels and a basement. The store welcomed its first shoppers in February, 1970.[2]
The single-level wing of specialty stores opened, with thirty-four initial stores, on March 5, 1970. The architect for both was Burke, Kober, Nicolais & Archuleta. S. H. Kress & Co. five-and-dime, Harris & Frank and Silverwoods were among the junior department stores at the mall's launch. In total the mall sat on a lot of 45 acres.[1][3][4] Alongside the mall existed Disco Fair, which later rebranded as Two Guys and FedMart in the 1970's and Target in 1983.
A 2-level, 150,000-square-foot (14,000 m2) May Company California was the final original anchor to open on November 2, 1970[5] and was rebranded Robinsons-May in 1993.
In 1999, the anchors Robinsons-May and Sears moved from Esplanade to the Buenaventura Mall in Ventura.[6]
Demolition
The enclosed mall was demolished in August 2000.
The enclosed mall was replaced by an entirely open-air center, known as Esplanade Center, the first stores opening in September 2001. These included Cost Plus World Market and Bed Bath & Beyond. A 136,000-square-foot Home Depot opened later in February 2002.[7] The only remnant of the former mall is the Target, which later relocated to The Collection at RiverPark and is now a Food 4 Less market.
References
- ^ a b "Oxnard's Esplanade to Open Thursday". Los Angeles Times. March 1, 1970.
- ^ "Sears Roebuck Opens in Oxnard". Los Angeles Times. February 15, 1970.
- ^ "Oxnard Approves zoning for Regional Shop Center". Los Angeles Times. May 26, 1968.
- ^ "Esplanade Nearing Completion in Oxnard". Los Angeles Times. July 13, 1969.
- ^ "The New May Co. Oxnard Opens Tomorrow". Los Angeles Times. November 1, 1970.
- ^ Bustillo, Miguel (May 26, 1995). "Esplanade Mall May Be In for a Struggle : Oxnard: Some merchants and shoppers fear the worst after the loss of Robinsons-May. City leaders remain defiantly upbeat about the aging complex". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ "Esplanade Center". Mall Hall of Fame. Retrieved June 9, 2020.