Like many a mid-century mall, HILLS & DALES CENTER was anchored by two supermarkets. A Dayton-based Liberal, depicted above, sat on its north end. A Cincinnati-based Kroger presided over the south.

At the time of a circa-1960 plan, HILLS & DALES CENTER is anchored by the aforementioned grocery stores. The largest space in the mall belongs to G.C. Murphy. The shopping complex, formally opened in June 1960, spanned around 260,000 leasable square feet and contained twenty-six stores and services. Free parking was provided for 2,500 autos.

HILLS & DALES CENTER TENANTS 1960:

G.C. MURPHY 5 & 10 (with Modern Snack Bar) / KROGER supermarket (with Custom Bakery and Delicatessen)  / LIBERAL supermarket / Adeline Shops ladies' wear / Cale's Book Shop / Cheerheart Cleaners / Easy Wash Laundry / Kiddie Land apparel / Gray Drug (with luncheonette) / Hills & Dales Beauty Shop / Hills & Dales Jewelers / Jim Flynn's, Incorporated sporting goods / Jon's Ice Cream Parlour / King Korn Stamps Redemption Center / Kirk's Gift Shop / Mann's Barber Shop / Maud Muller Candies / Music Land / Nobil Shoes / Orientally Yours Gifts / People's Bank & Trust / Porter Shoe Repair / Schiff's Shoes / Sherwin-Williams Paints / Singer Sewing Center / Top Value Stamps Redemption Center

LOWER LEVEL TENANTS:

Dayton Public Library / San Snead School of Golf