Since its beginning 25 years ago,

Easton has continually grown from an impressive shopping and lifestyle center to the sprawling regional destination it has become today. This year we are honored to be celebrating 25 years in the Columbus community.

EASTON THROUGH THE YEARS

Take a trip down memory lane!

Celebrity Sightings

Planet Hollywood opened June 29, 1999 with special guests Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvestor Stallone, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kelsey Grammer in attendance.

Patrolling in Style

In the early 2000s, the Easton Public Safety team patrolled in a now iconic Ford Fairlane. After its retirement, the vehicle would make annual appearances in the Santa Arrival Parade.

Kid's Park

When the North District was first built in 2001, buildings didn’t exist right outside the Station Building. Previously, you would find a pop-fountain and the original location of the Easton Express within the kid’s park.

Sailing Away

Throughout summers, the Central Park Fountain was filled with remote controlled sailboats, available at no cost for kids to play with on the weekends.

Breaking Ground

Inspired by a European train station, the Easton Station Building begins to take shape as construction is underway in 1998.

Open-air in Ohio?!

Easton was a one-of-a-kind concept when it first opened in Ohio. Not only was it a groundbreaking concept to the state, but for the region. It would later become a model to many throughout the nation.

Make it a McDouble

This supersized McDonald’s offered more than just food. Featuring a miniature drive-thru for kids and karaoke for all, the McDonald’s at Easton was modeled after the original McDonald’s store from the 1950s. At the time, it was one-of-a-kind.