An aerial view of the original EASTLAND. This was taken in 1957, soon after the official grand opening of the facility.
Photo from the Los Angeles Public Library

A vintage view of the Lower Esplanade at EASTLAND CENTER.
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Moving our vantage point a tad west, we see the Lower Esplanade entrance of the mall's W.T. Grant variety store. The famed Eastland Tower, a local landmark visible for several miles, extends skyward.
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A smartly-dressed shopper strolls down the Upper Level concourse. This open mallway was flanked by inline stores such as Harris & Frank, Zukor's, Comar's Shoes and F.W. Woolworth.
Photo from Mitock & Sons

Huddle Restaurant, a southwest parking area outparcel, opened for business in 1958. The building was constructed in high-end "Googie" style.
Photo from Gorden Ayres Photography