Little is publicly available about the mall, but its history starts in 1959 when a Thriftimart and Skaggs Drug Center were the first to open on the 30-acre lot, according to Mall Hall of Fame.

It opened in 1966, according to the Mall Hall of Fame website, and was joined by Montgomery Ward in 1973. The space between the two stores became the Newington Mall in 1974.

By 1973, Montgomery Ward had opened a store and auto center, complete with a Buffeteria snack bar and Mod Shop men's wear section, according to the Mall Hall of Fame website. The Mod Shop described ...

According to Mall Hall of Fame, Montgomery Ward was shuttered in 1997 and demolished the next year. Best Buy and Barnes & Noble now occupy that site. Kohl's came to town in 2002; it is on the ...