Our History
![A vintage black and white photo of the Tysons Corner Center sign with copy readying "Centerwide January Clearance"](https://assets.macerichepicenter.com/FileManager/Property/Highlights/TysonsCornerCenter/Road-sign_530x482.jpg)
Our Beginnings
In a region where historical markers are everywhere, it should come as no surprise that Tysons Corner Center is a landmark in and of itself – starting as one of the first super-regional shopping centers in the country and now one of the nation’s signature mixed-use communities.
![A black and white aerial view of Tysons Corner Center from the 1960s](https://assets.macerichepicenter.com/FileManager/Property/Highlights/TysonsCornerCenter/Tysons_BW_Aerial__530x482.jpg)
Early Days
On July 25, 1968, Tysons Corner Center introduced suburban Washington, D.C. to the convenience and comfort of a fully enclosed, climate-controlled shopping experience when it opened its doors for the first time. It quickly grew to include three anchors (Hecht’s, Lansburgh’s and Woodward & Lothrop) and 100 specialty stores. New York import Bloomingdale’s joined in 1976.
![A black and white aerial view of Tysons Corner Center from 1972](https://assets.macerichepicenter.com/FileManager/Property/Highlights/TysonsCornerCenter/1972aerial_530x482.jpg)
Through the Years
In its 50+ years, Tysons Corner Center has stayed at the forefront of the ever-changing retail landscape through large-scale renovations and continual re-merchandising to meet the evolving consumer demands of the surrounding community.
![The interior of Tysons Corner Center during the 1980s-1990s](https://assets.macerichepicenter.com/FileManager/Property/Highlights/TysonsCornerCenter/TysonsInterior_1980s_530x480.jpg)
1980s-1990s
By 1988, the center boasted nearly 650,000 square feet of new retail space, filled by 100 additional stores. Nordstrom in 1988, followed closely by Lord & Taylor in 1990, were among the center’s heralded newcomers.
![An aerial photo of Tysons Corner Center as it appeared circa 2005](https://assets.macerichepicenter.com/FileManager/Property/Highlights/TysonsCornerCenter/Tysons_2000s_530x482.jpg)
2000s
In 2005, with Macerich at the helm after acquiring a 50 percent interest in the property, a massive renovation would bring the shopping center today to a total of 2.25 million square feet – almost twice its original size - making it the largest in the Washington, D.C. area.
![A vintage evening view of Tysons Corner circa 2018](https://assets.macerichepicenter.com/FileManager/Property/Highlights/TysonsCornerCenter/TysonsEvening_530x482.jpg)
2010s
By 2018, Tysons Corner Center transformed into an urban, pedestrian-oriented live-work-shop destination, with up to 3.7 million square feet of office, residential, retail and hotel uses.
![Pedestrian bridge connecting the Silver Line transit stop to Tysons Corner Center](https://assets.macerichepicenter.com/FileManager/Property/Highlights/TysonsCornerCenter/Tysons_MetroStation_530x482.jpg)
Today and Into the Future
Metro's Silver Line now links Tysons Corner Center to the surrounding community. Beautifully landscaped plazas, parks and walkways surround first-class shopping, office, and residential development in a vibrant, enticing setting.