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The Sad State of Northgate

It’s time to say goodbye to the oldest mall in the country. Northgate Mall, seven miles north of downtown Seattle will close their doors soon. Northgate opened in 1950 as an open air mall.

I think Simon the mall’s owner is making a costly mistake. Not just in money but they are losing the 52 shops they currently have. They recently lost Bath & Body Works so you know the end is near when they leave your mall. However they still have many national chains like Clares, Kay Jewelers,
Northgate Mall’s close proximity to downtown Seattle
(Photo via Google Maps)
and Foot Locker. A few weeks ago it was announced Nordstrom would be closing their Northgate store in August. Nordstrom closing a store in Seattle, that’s a first! Macy’s is also closing their Northgate store and JCPenney left this past spring.

No closing or demolition date has been set, it’s still unclear if they are even demolishing the mall. Let’s make a list of ALL of the national chains that have closed at Northgate Mall due to the redevelopment.


  1. American Eagle Outfitters
  2. Bath & Body Works 
  3. Forever 21
  4. Gap
  5. Gymboree
  6. JCPenney
  7. Hollister Co.
  8. Macy’s 
  9. Nordstrom 
  10. Papyrus 
  11. Victoria’s Secret 
List will be updated as redevelopment continues.

Northgate Mall Map (C) 2016
Photo Credit : Simon Malls


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