Regency Square Mall opened in Richmond’s west end in 1975. The mall was a project of Leonard Farber, a developer from Florida and local developer E. Carlton Wilton. Early stores in the mall included JCPenny, Miller & Rhoads, Thalhimers and Sears. A food court was added in the late 1980s. Here’s a look back at the mall in the early years.
05-27-1987: Regency Mall food court.
09-22-1983: Regency Mall
04-04-1976: Shoppers at newly-opened Regency Mall.
05-27-1987: Regency Food Park
10-02-1975 (cutline): The first two stores to open at Regency Square Shopping Center in western Henrico County yesterday were Sears, Roebuck and Co, and Thalhimer Brothers, Inc. Developer Leonard L. Farber said another 30 retailers will join the two department store when the center has its grand opening Oct. 15. When the center is comleted next year, it will have about 90 stores.
10-03-1987: Regency Mall food court
12-24-1990: Regency Mall holiday decorations.
11-23-1990: Aerial of Regency Square Mall.
02-16-1987: Renovation of Regency Square Mall was underway.
05-22-1987 (cutline): Regency Square officially opened its Food Park yesterday and it didn't take customers long to sample the food of the 11 eateries that are clustered on the mall's lower level between Miller & Rhoads and Sears, Roebuck and Co. The park, which can accomodate up to 450 diners, is the first phase of the Henrico County mall's $5 million renovation set for completion in September.
10-15-1975: Inside of Regency Square Mall after grand opening.
10-02-1975: Regency Square Mall filled with shoppers after grand opening.
10-15-1975: Regency Mall
03-29-1975 (cutline): Most of the steel appears to be up at the new Regency Square shopping center in western Henrico County. The building farthest along toward completion at lower left of picture is Thalhimers' department store. The 800,000-square-foot center will be the largest regional center in the area. It is scheduled to be completed this fall. The road at top of picture is Quioccasin Road.
07-26-1974: Ground breaking of Regency Mall.
07-26-1974: Ground breaking of Regency Mall.
07-05-1974 (cutline): Regency Sqaure, a $50 million project on 48 acres at the southwest corner of Parham and Quioccasin roads, will be the largest shipping center in the Richmond area with more than 100 stores.
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