The initial forty-five stores at SHARPSTOWN CENTER opened in unison on September 14, 1961. Among these were Foley's first suburban branch and an early shopping mall-format Montgomery Ward.
Advert from Montgomery Ward & Company
A westward view of the 12 million dollar facility, with Foley's in the foreground.
Photo from the University of Texas at Austin / Briscoe Center for American History
In an eastward view, Montgomery Ward and its Auto Center are in the foreground. Note that the Sharpstown State Bank Building (on the right) is still under construction.
Photo from http://www.houstonarchitecture.com / "MaxConcrete"
