The Bismarck-Mandan Dictionary

Northbrook Mall was North Dakota's first fully enclosed shopping center when constructed in 1959.

The opening of nearby Gateway Mall would offer intense competition for Northbrook, and unfortunately cause vacancy troubles for the shopping center for years.

Midwest Management (now GOLDMARK) assumed management of the mall in late 1986, which at the time had only a 58% occupancy rate. By July 1987, occupancy had risen to 90%. However, the closing of the Red Owl Grocer in 1989 left its largest space empty. High vacancy rates would plague the center once again over the next few years. Unable to find stable retail clients, who tend to favor the higher foot traffic of larger malls, today Northbrook houses mostly office space, and is now officially known as the Northbrook Professional Center.

NOTE: According to some sources, including a Bismarck Tribune article from 1987, Northbrook Mall opened in 1962, however most sources put it at 1959, including the book "History of Bismarck, North Dakota - The First 100 Years". Another source actually cites the opening year as 1964. It is reasonable to assume that construction began in 1959, but was not fully completed until later. There is evidence suggesting at least part of the mall was open prior to 1962. Because most sources state 1959, this is the year used as reference on this site.