Wayzata Bay Center

The mall initially featured several regional retailers, along with small businesses, but eventually made way for various national chains, including The Original Pancake House and True Value.

Following the firm's purchase in 2011, the mall was shut and torn down to make way for a mixed-use retail and residential community center.

[1] The center was built on top of several wetlands, which were filled in with dirt and concrete to create land suitable for development.

[3] The construction of the center cost $1.5 million, contained 1,200 parking spaces, and was anchored by a Country Club Market grocery store.

[4] For many years, the mall offered a seasonal shuttle that ferried shoppers around the facilities; this service was discontinued in the late 1990s.

[11] Despite regularly hosting several local events and art shows throughout the years, significant discussion of the mall's closure occurred in 2004 and 2005.

[12] The mall's owner at the time, Madison Marquette, announced plans to "upgrade and enhance" the shopping center, to appear more attractive to businesses and customers.