Richland Plaza Sign

Richland Plaza Sign

Richland Plaza opened on August 2, 1962, and was touted as the area's first regional shopping center, with parking for more than 3,000 cars. Located on what is now Boulevard 26 at Richland Plaza Drive, it featured over 30 stores, including J.C. Penney, Montgomery Ward, S.S. Kresge, Lerner Shops, Zales Jewelers, Bond’s Clothier, and Pancho’s Mexican Buffet. A heavy rain on opening day caused Fossil Creek to flood some of the stores, which were forced to hold “flood sales,” but the rains did not slow down the crowds. A movie theater and the nearby Richland Bowl thrived along Richland Plaza; however, by the early 1980s, many of the stores moved to newer locations. The former Richland Plaza property is now owned by Birdville ISD.

1999-01-21