Graphic from Fritz B. Burns & Associates
The Capwell's chain anchored FREMONT FASHION CENTER. The store, which was the fifth branch in the Oakland-based chain, encompassed 187,000 square feet. It opened for business in February 1968.
Drawing from The Emporium-Capwell Company
The FASHION CENTER mall was built as an upscale counterpart of the middle-market FREMONT HUB. This complex, situated only .5 mile southwest, had opened in October 1962. It was anchored by Montgomery Ward and the first shopping mall-format Mervyn's (which was also the second store in that chain).
Photo from the Smith Novelty Company
The Capwell's chain anchored FREMONT FASHION CENTER. The store, which was the fifth branch in the Oakland-based chain, encompassed 187,000 square feet. It opened for business in February 1968.
Drawing from The Emporium-Capwell Company
Photo from the Smith Novelty Company
Graphic from the Hapsmith Company
