On 31 March 1998, The Broadway Shopping Centre was opened at Glebe. The new centre incorporated part of the former Grace Bros flagship store that had occupied the site for 84 years between 1908 and 1992.
Source: The Broadway Shopping Centre. 1998. "There is something new in the city" (Advertisement). The Sydney Morning Herald, March 31: 6.
The centre was anchored by Coles, Bi-Lo, Kmart and Hoyts Cinemas. Mini-majors comprised Freedom Furniture, Harris Farm Markets, Collins Booksellers, Freedom Furniture, Crazy Prices, Rebel Sport and Chandlers.
In 2007, an additional level was added, along with renovations in 2016.
Twenty-five years later, the centre is still anchored by Coles, Kmart and Hoyts Cinemas but has been joined by Aldi and Target. Only two mini-majors have survived - Rebel Sport and Harris Farm Markets but now have the company of H&M, JB Hi-fi, Harvey Norman, Sephora and The Reject Shop.
Did you know that they had to work through the night just to have it ready for opening day, and even then, some of the finishing touches still had to be done.
Source: Sussand, A. 1998. "Broadway's hell turns to yuppie heaven". The Sydney Morning Herald, March 31: 6.
Source: Blake, E. 1998. "Broadway's $170m lease of life. The Daily Telegraph, March 31: 3 (Final edition).
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