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The Continent
0 hour(s) and 26 minutes - Movie - 2019
The Continent Was An Incredible Development Way Ahead Of Its Time Long before mixed-use developments were the norm, The Continent was one of the hottest shopping destinations in Columbus. The quaint, European-style streets were lined with shops, open-air cafes were around every corner, and cozy apartments could be found mere moments away from the action. The shopping center, located on Busch Blvd. in North Columbus, opened in 1972. During the 1970s and 1980s, The Continent was the place to be when it came to dining, entertainment, and shopping. The developers had a specific vision for The Continent. The goal was to create a small French village where visitors could stroll, shop, live, and play. The streets were narrow and the apartments above ground-level shops were modeled after the French Quarter in New Orleans. The open-air retail and mixed-use areas of The Continent were unique concepts at the time, but eventually, the allure of The Continent faded. As the rise of the mall swept across America, The Continent lost visitors to places like City Center, Westland Mall, and eventually Easton. Today, the apartments go for a song, and few retail shops remain at the 60-acre development. |
