The HIstory of King of Prussia Mall

NORRISTOWN, PA -- The Historical Society of Montgomery County will hold a special presentation next week on one of the nation's largest malls sitting right in our backyard.

The Making History Greater series presentation will be given by author and historian Michael Shaw, who has been studying the mall for the past year.

"The King of Prussia Mall is one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable landmarks and, in terms of leasable retail space, is the largest mall in America. It has long been a shopper’s paradise, and Michael Shaw is attempting to write the story of the mall from its opening in 1963 to today," the Historical Society wrote in their preview of the event.

As part of its mission to promote and interpret the history of Montgomery County, the Making History Greater series features scholars, authors, and historians who are currently working on telling new stories about the complexity of our region’s history.

The event will take place at 5 p.m. on March 16 at the Historical Society, which is located at 1654 Dekalb Street in Norristown. Light refreshments and a social gathering will be held before the presentation, which begins at 5:30 p.m. and lasts for around an hour.

The program is free and open to the public.

Image courtesy Historical Society of Montgomery County