The East Hills Story began with a commitment to the community of St. Joseph, Missouri. East Hills was originally constructed in 1965 with 416,000 sq ft., JC Penny and Montgomery Ward as anchors.
Since the original opening it has undergone many changes, including a major renovation and expansion in 1988. With the addition of the Dillard's and Sears Department Stores and 34 new storefronts, the size of East Hills increased to 676,000 sq ft.