 In reaction to Livonia's annexation attempts, the people of Nankin Township voted to incorporate the remainder of the township as a city on May 16, 1966, known as the City of Westland, naming it after the mall.The mall originally boasted a four-story Hudson's department store, with JCPenney later joining as a second anchor.In 1987, MainStreet joined the mall, becoming Kohl's one year later.