The Crossroads Mall opened in Portage, Michigan, in 1980. At the time, it was the only two-level mall in Michigan outside Metro Detroit. JCPenney and Hudson's were the first two anchor stores, with Sears opening in 1982.
The Crossroads Mall launched in 1980 in Portage, Michigan. It was the sole two-level mall outside Metro Detroit during this period. Initially, JCPenney and Hudson's were the anchor stores, with Sears joining later in 1982.