Here we see the 6-story medical center building that would have been incorporated into the mall proper. A second office tower, located across Langdon Farm Road, was to be connected to the mall via elevated walkway.
Drawing from the Jonathan Woodner Company Proposal, 1951 / Varady's Research Archive


In this rendering, we see a storefront in the prospective shopping center.
Drawing from the Jonathan Woodner Company Proposal, 1951 / Varady's Research Archive


SWIFTON CENTER was dedicated in October 1956. The complex was anchored by a Rollman's department store, which stood at the south end of the Washington Plaza concourse.
Photo from Allied Stores Corporation Annual Report 1956


There were two supermarkets in the original mall. Dayton's Liberal chain extended operations into the Cincinnati market with a 19,300 square foot store. A SWIFTON CENTER Kroger was exactly the same size.
Drawing from Liberal Markets, Incorporated 


The Washington Plaza concourse at SWIFTON CENTER was appointed with landscaping, fountains and seating areas. This open mall, and six connecting entry lanes, were named after United States Presidents.
Photo from The Cincinnati Enquirer [See Media Fair Use Rationale at end of article]