Atlanta's Northlake Mall

Greater Atlanta's twelfth mall-type shopping hub opened, in October 1971, as its largest. At the time of its official dedication, NORTHLAKE covered 1 million leasable square feet and contained ninety-three stores under its roof.

Graphic from Northlake Mall Associates

Sears' 200,000 square foot mercantile was the mall's first operational tenant. It opened for business in July 1971.
Drawing from Sears, Roebuck & Company

The NORTHLAKE Sears' included a freestanding Auto Center. It could simultaneously service twenty-eight autos.  
Drawing from Sears, Roebuck & Company