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In early 1964, GLEN BURNIE MALL encompassed approximately 329,000 leasable square feet and housed eighteen stores and services. Free parking was provided for 3,500 autos.

GLEN BURNIE MALL TENANTS 1964:

MONTGOMERY WARD (with snack bar and freestanding Auto Center) / G.C. MURPHY 5 & 10 (with snack bar) / A & P supermarket / American Finance Corporation / Arcade Snack Bar / Beacon Pharmacy (with luncheonette) / Bond Furniture / Carpet Fair / Equitable Trust Company / Glen Burnie Mall Theatre (single-screen) / Glidden Decorating Center / Lamp Post Restaurant / Paramount Barber Shop / Popcorn Village / The Card Mart / Thom McAn Shoes / Valentine Cards / Vincent et Vincent Hair Stylist / Webster men's wear


The north anchor store proposed in the early 1960s was not completed until 1969. A Mid-Century Modern entrance, depicted here, was added to the mall at the same time. The adjacent anchor store was built as a Topps discount mart. After this closed, the space was taken by Toys "R" Us. They would operate at GBM for over 43 years.