Bayfair Center

The Bayfair Center is a regional shopping mall located in San Leandro, California. It was formerly known as the Bay Fair Mall until 2004. It is currently anchored by Macy's, Target, Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Old Navy and Staples, along with an external Century Theatres multiplex. The Bayfair BART station is located in the area south of the building.

History

One of the earliest shopping centers in the East Bay (grand opening was August 1957), this originally open-air center featured Macy's as its key anchor. Originally named "Bay Fair Shopping Center" and developed by Macy's, in later years the center was enclosed, a second floor was added, and Montgomery Ward built a store (which was only accessible from the second floor). In the 1980s, the mall expanded by adding a new wing east of Macy's.

With the decline of Montgomery Ward, the mall languished and the second story all but died with Macy's practically being the only tenant on the second floor. In early 2001, Century Theatres built a multiplex theater outside the mall. In May 2008, a Crown Books store opened briefly on the second floor.

Bay Fair (BART station)

Bay Fair is a Bay Area Rapid Transit station located near the Bayfair Center in San Leandro, California. The station is in BART District 3 and is represented by Bob Franklin.

Service

After the BART system was extended to Dublin/Pleasanton, the elevated island platform became a transfer station because the railroad junction was built immediately south of the station.

Service at this station began on September 11, 1972.

Station layout

Images

AC Transit buses at the bottom of Bay Fair Station

AC Transit buses at the bottom of Bay Fair Station

Station platform and adjacent houses

Station platform and adjacent houses

See also

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