From the Archives: Frandor - Lansing State Journal
Frandor Shopping Center was the state’s second regional shopping center, built before the era of slick, suburban shopping malls. Built on what was formerly the nine-hole Glenmoor Golf Course, it held its dedication in August 1954, starting out as a haven of specialty shops. With the closing of Northland a few months ago, the Lansing landmark is now Michigan’s oldest regional shopping center. The shopping center was anchored by the Dearborn-based Federal department store. A freestanding Sears also served as an anchor, but was not officially a part of the shopping center. On the north end of the center a miniature golf course paid homage to the property's former use until the Spartan Twin Theater was built in 1967. When first built, Frandor was constructed much like it is now, according to Patrick Corr, part of the... When the 1970s rolled around, the trend was toward enclosed malls, a shopping experience rather than a convenience. So, Frandor enclosed the east wing of the mall, which Corr says everyone grew quite fond of. It lasted until 1998. Eventually, consumer behaviors changed again. Source: www.lansingstatejournal.com
