Developer Agrees to Purchase and Demolish Westwood Mall in Marquette

Marquette, MI, September 19, 2026 —

A preliminary agreement has been reached for the purchase and subsequent demolition of the Westwood Mall located in Marquette. The specifics of the agreement, including the identity of the purchasing developer and the financial terms, were not immediately available.

Sources confirm that the plan involves acquiring the property and proceeding with demolition. The timeline for the purchase and demolition process has not yet been disclosed. Information regarding the future plans for the site following the mall’s removal is also pending.

The Westwood Mall has been a retail fixture in Marquette. Details concerning the status of current mall operations, including tenant agreements and lease terms, in light of this pending sale and planned demolition were not provided. The developer’s name was not disclosed.

Further information regarding the transaction, including any required permits for demolition and the projected schedule for these activities, is expected to be released as the process moves forward. The outcome of any potential environmental assessments or site surveys prior to demolition has not been made public.

Representatives for the current owners of Westwood Mall and the purchasing entity have not yet released official statements detailing the scope or schedule of the planned demolition. The agreement marks a significant step toward a potential redevelopment of the site, though specifics remain undisclosed.

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