During the early 1960s, the city of Livonia planned to annex the part of Nankin Township in which the mall was to be built.

The shopping center eventually opened on July 28, 1965, joining Northland and Eastland malls in other Detroit Metro cities.

In reaction to Livonia's annexation attempts, the people of Nankin Township voted to incorporate the remainder of the township as a city on May 16, 1966, known as the City of Westland, naming it after the mall.

Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret were remodeled, whilst ULTA Beauty, Charming Charlie and Shoe Carnival opened.

The store closed permanently on August 15, 2021, leaving JCPenney and Kohl's as the only remaining anchors.