The original store strip spanned approximately 236,400 leasable square feet. When fully-leased, it contained twenty-five stores and services. The surrounding parking area had room for 2,000 autos.

COLONIAL PLAZA TENANTS 1956:

BELK'S (with Montmartre Beauty Salon, gourmet sandwich bar, garden center & pet shop) / J.G. McCRORY 5 & 10 (with luncheonette) / W.T GRANT / A & P supermarket / Admiral Photo / Beauteria Beauty Shop / Colonial Plaza Shoe Repair / Darby's 1 Hour Cleaners & Laundry / Diana Shop / Duval Jewelry / Figure Fair foundations / Howard Clothes / Kinney Shoes / Mangel's ladies' wear / McVicar's, Incorporated Fashion Accessories / Publix supermarket / Ronnie's Restaurant & Bake Shop / Susan Scott ladies' wear / Thom McAn Shoes / Perdue Radio, TV & Appliance / Pix Shoes / Plaza Garden & Patio Shop / Toytown / Walgreen Drug (with luncheonette) / Woodrow's For Men