Development of Moreland Circle into Shaker Square began in 1927, when construction started on the planned suburban shopping center. The circle was transformed into more of a square (actually an octagon), and the rail junction was moved about one-quarter mile to the east.
In 1927, development of Moreland Circle into Shaker Square started with the initiation of construction on the planned suburban shopping center. The circular area evolved into a more square shape (specifically an octagon), and the rail junction was moved roughly one-quarter mile to the east.