In early 1976, WESTGATE MALL spanned approximately 786,000 leasable square feet. Its parking area could accommodate 4,200 autos. Sears and Meyers-Arnold were the initial anchors. Belk-Hudson joined the fold in April 1976. J.C. Penney (shown here as "Future Development") would commence operation in March 1978.

WESTGATE MALL TENANTS 1976:

BELK-SIMPSON / MEYERS-ARNOLD / SEARS (with Coffee Shop and freestanding Auto Center) / Anderson-Little / August W. Smith / Awake West / B. Dalton Bookseller / Big Top Sandwich Shop / Break Away Levis / Brooks Fashions / Butler Shoes / Camelot Music / Carolina Baby / Carol's Boutique / Carousel Snack Bar / Casual Corner / Chick-fil-A / Children's Photographer / Cricket's Hallmark / Crutchfield's Sporting Goods / Curious Cargo / D.P. Paul Jewelers / Ellis Optical / Federal Bake Shop / Fine's Mens Wear / First Citizen's Bank / First National Bank Night Depository / Ford Shoes / Friedman's Jewelers / Garner Health Foods Restaurant / Gateway Cards / George's Shoe Boutique / Gordon's Jewelers / Granby's Restaurant / Hanover Shoes / Hickory Farms of Ohio / Karmelkorn / Kelley & Green / Kinney Shoes / Joli's / Just Pants / LaMarick Beauty Salon / Land of Oz / Leaf 'n Petal / Lerner Shops / McCall's men's wear / Morrow's Nut House / Ormond / Page's Uniforms / Pet Luv / Playhouse / Piccadilly Cafeteria / Picture Pact / Radio Shack / Record Bar / Singer Sewing Center / Spencer Gifts / The Junction / The Standard / The Tinder Box Tobacconist / The Village Green / Things Remembered / Thom McAn Shoes / Thomas & Sons & Carolyn's Bridal Shop / Topps & Trowsers / Yarn Barn / Zales Jewelers