The NORTHLAKE Davison's was the Atlanta-based chain's ninth branch. It was officially dedicated, along with the mall, in October 1971.
Drawing from R.H. Macy & Company
Muse's, the "Style Center of the South," was a high-end Atlanta-based clothier. Their 2-level NORTHLAKE operation was one of the mall's largest inline stores.
Drawing from Toombs, Amisano & Wells Architects
NORTHLAKE was the first 3-anchor mall in Greater Atlanta. The interior of the 25 million dollar complex was decorated in the most opulent '70s mod fashion. Common area floors were covered in parquet and "riotously-colored carpet." The decor featured fountains, magnolia trees, dark wood surfaces and "earth tone" colors. The were free parking provisions for 4,500 autos.
NORTHLAKE MALL TENANTS 1971:
SEARS (with Embassy House cafeteria, bakery and freestanding Auto Center ) / J.C. PENNEY (with Coffee Shop, Beauty Salon and attached Auto Center) / DAVISON'S (with Beauty Salon) / McCORY 5 & 10 (with luncheonette) / AAA World Wide Travel Agency / Allen & Bean Magnavox / Andrew of New York Beauty Salon / Armers / Atlantic Wig Import / Bailey, Banks & Biddle Jewelers / Baron's men's wear / Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream / Bathique / Beach Comber / Bland Terry / Brooks / Butler's Shoes / Card Mart / Chandler's Shoes / Chess King / Discoveries / Docktor Pet Center / El Chico Restaurant / Esquire Formal Wear Shoppe / Fabric Tree / Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour / Federal Bake Shop / Flagg Brothers Shoes / Florsheim Shoes / Franklin Simon / Frederick's of Hollywood / Foxmoor Casuals / Georgia Power / Greenway Piano & Organ / Hahne's Shoes / Health Cross Shoes / Hess Stride-Rite Bootery / Hoffritz / Hot Pants / Interior Systems / J. Riggings / J.P. Allen ladies' wear / J.P.'s East / Jarman Shoes / Joseph R. Harris / Kingsrow Fireplace Shop / Kinney Shoes / Lane Bryant / Lerner Shops / Life Uniform / Lillie Rubin / Little Norway Shop / Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio / Merry Go Round / Mistletoe Frame Shop / Mori Luggage & Gifts / Muse's apparel / My Maternity / National Shirt Shops / Nature Food Centers / Northlake Stamp & Coin / Orange Bowl / The Play Shop / Parklane Hosiery / Patti Carr / Pearle Vision Center / Piccadilly Cafeteria / R. Alexander & Son / Rag Bag / Record Bar / Russell Stover Candies / Sandbar Fashions / Schwobilt Clothes / Singer Sewing Center / Spencer Gifts / Storehouse / Susie's Casuals / Tall & Big Men's Shop / Tall Fashions / Tell-Us-Now / The Limited / The Swiss Colony / The Vogue / Thom McAn Shoes / Tinder Box Tobacconist / Tip Top Ties / Ups 'N Downs / Waldenbooks / Wicks 'N Sticks / Wilbar's / World Bazaar / Zachry For Men / Zales Jewelers
