Read the detailed story of how the Westfield Group grew from its inception in 1960 to become the world’s largest shopping centre company.

The Detailed Westfield Story Book

This book was published in September 2000, to celebrate Westfield's 40th anniversary. Chapters which highlight the events and personalities that shaped the company are published here for viewing and printing.

 Chapter 1: 1956-1960
History of shopping centres and arcades in Australia; profile of Frank Lowy and John Saunders; the origins of the first Westfield shopping centre in Blacktown, New South Wales.

 Chapter 2: 1960-1970
The first decade of the Company; the float of the Company; Australia's first shopping centre; Westfield's eight rules of shopping centre development; Westfield's entry into Queensland and Victoria.

 Chapter 3: 1970-1980
Origins of the Westfield Tower on William Street; the listing of Westfield Holdings Limited and Westfield Property Trust; Westfield's entry into America.

 Chapter 4: 1980-1990
The acquisition of three new centres in the United States; joint venture with Myer and Bridge Oil; redevelopments of centres in Brisbane and Sydney.

 Chapter 5: 1990-2000
Westfield's development phase in Australia; major property deal between Westfield and Coles Myer; branding of Westfield in the United States; Westfield expands into the United Kingdom and New Zealand; non-executive directors' profiles.

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