A southward view of the original, open-air concourse of STONESTOWN CENTER. The palm trees had been shipped from Los Angeles.

A 1950s snapshot of the south end of the mall. The "JM" trademark, seen on the store in the middle of the photo, indicates a Joseph Magnin store. This specialty retailer was a San Francisco tradition during the mid-century years. 
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In this vintage view, we see the "Magnins" north facade and porte cochere entry. 

Photo from Architectural Record magazine / December 1953 / Roger Sturtevant

Another vintage view shows the store's high-end Mid-Century Modern decor.
Photo from Architectural Record magazine / December 1953 / Roger Sturtevant