The Spud State's first mall-type shopping complex was built in Nampa, a western suburb of Boise ["boy-see"]. As a matter of note, "Karcher" rhymes with "archer."
Drawing from the Daum Development Corporation
The original KARCHER MALL encompassed around 102,300 leasable square feet and featured seven stores and services. There was free parking for nearly 1,000 autos. The shopping center was officially dedicated in August 1965.
Drawing from the Daum Development Corporation
A vintage newspaper ad announces the grand opening of the Karcher Mall Barber Shop, which was a charter tenant.
Advert from the Daum Development Corporation
