Lunch and Learn | Colonial Plaza and the Era of Malls

The History Center · January 9, 2026

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Introduction and housekeeping

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Rachel Williams, historian at the History Center, welcomed attendees (in-person and online), explained question procedure and distributed the museum magazine Reflections as background for the talk.

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A History Center presentation by historian Rachel Williams tracing Colonial Plaza’s development from its 1956 opening through expansions, mid‑century prominence, decline in the 1990s, demolition and conversion to a power center, and recent (2022) redevelopment proposals by the property owner.

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