Capitol Shopping Center opened during the 60’s in Downtown Concord NH. It was then anchored by Emmons, Stop & Shop and J.J.Newberry. Britt's Department stores soon replaced J.J.Newberry.

Howland's replaced Emmons but that store eventually moved to the Steeplegate Mall as Steinbach in 1990.  Britt's closed in 1979 and became Zayre. Ames replaced Zayre in the early 1990's.  The former Howland's was subleased by Jo-Ann Fabrics and Fashion Bug. Rite Aid closed in July 1998. Marshalls was added in 1999 and the plaza was renovated shortly after. The Ames was completely renovated in with wide aisles, bright lighting and a new layout. 

Ames closed in October 2002 leaving a 77,000 sq.ft of space available. Burlington Coat Factory finally opened in the former Ames. In 2012, the NH Liquor Store that is in a building adjacent to the plaza will move into the plaza itself in the former Fashion Bug. As of 2021, the property site plan shows that Burlington has downsized to 42,014 sq.ft. leaving an available space of 35,000 sq.ft. In 2024, the property site plan shows Burlington at 27,000 sq.ft leaving an available space of 50,014 sq.ft.

In February 2025, Joann Fabrics & Crafts revealed plans to shutter roughly 500 of its 800 stores nationwide, including its Concord location. According to the 2025 site plan of the property, Burlington downsized its footprint again to only 22,905 square feet, while Five Below, Boot Barn, and Ulta have taken over much of the left wing of the former Ames massive building.