Atlanta's Cumberland Mall


Cobb County's CUMBERLAND complex was Greater Atlanta's first 4-anchor shopping mall. Officially dedicated in August 1973, it originally housed 110 stores and services.
Graphic from Crow, Carter & Associates


Rich's built their ninth location at CUMBERLAND MALL. It was inaugurated just days before the shopping center, in August 1973. Above, we see a full-page newspaper ad promoting the new store.
Advert from Rich's, Incorporated 


Rich's Cumberland Mall encompassed 2 levels and 200,000 square feet. Some of its amenities were the Mediterranean-motif Four Corners Restaurant, hexagonal Silver Salon and large Bath & Linen Shop.
Photo from Rich's Annual Report 1973