Memphis' Poplar-Highland Plaza


A bonnie lass was used for the logo of the Mid-South's original suburban-style shopping center. The first stores at POPLAR HIGHLAND PLAZA opened between April 1949 and October 1952.
Graphic from Poplar Highland Plaza, Incorporated


A Memphis-based Lowenstein's was the first operational POPLAR-HIGHLAND PLAZA store. "Lowenstein's-East" included a "Grillette" restaurant on its lower level.
Drawing from the City Stores Company