[6] Built by Cadillac Fairview, a Canadian developer, the 900,000-square-foot (84,000 m2), a four-level mall is located on two large city blocks of former urban renewal land.

Abraham & Straus occupied the east anchor spot until converting to Stern's in 1995 and being replaced by Macy's on July 15, 1996.

The Galleria was constructed adjacent to a large two-block-long parking garage that is connected directly to the mall at various levels.

"[9] The Galleria underwent a substantial renovation throughout the early-mid 1990s that undid many original elements; the glass elevator is the only significant feature dating from the mall's opening that survives relatively untouched.

[6]The Galleria permanently closed on March 31, 2023 the last stores operating before its closure included Claire's, Famous Footwear, GNC, Jimmy Jazz, Kay Jewelers, LensCrafters, Lids, Cohens Fashion Optical and Rainbow.