A circa-1948 aerial view, looking toward the northwest. The original Frederick & Nelson store is seen in the center of the photo.
Photo from Eastside Heritage Center / Bellevue, Washington

A ground level view of the early complex. The famed Madrona Tree is seen in the background. It stood in front of the Clark's Crabapple Restaurant for several years.
Photo from http://bellevuesquareexpansion.com