The 14 million dollar LANDMARK CENTER was built in the "independent city" of Alexandria. In its original state, it encompassed approximately 675,000 leasable square feet. Free parking was provided for 4,000 autos. LANDMARK CENTER was the region's first freeway-adjacent mall. Note: The Shirley Memorial Highway, designated as VA Route 350 in 1965, would become part of the Interstate 395 expressway in 1977.

LANDMARK CENTER TENANTS 1966:

HECHT COMPANY (with Chloe's Cafe, Auxiliary Sales Pavilion and freestanding Tire Center) / SEARS (with Coffee House, Garden Center and freestanding Auto Center) / WOODWARD & LOTHROP (with beauty salon & restaurant) / Art Originals / American Finance / Baker's Shoes / Bond Clothes /  Casual Corner ladies' wear / Doctor Stanley Tempchin, Optometrist / Fannie May Candy / First Citizens National Bank of Alexandria / First Federal of Arlington Savings & Loan / Flagg Brothers Shoes / Hahn's Shoes / Joseph R. Harris ladies' wear / House of Music / Irving's Sport Shops / Miss Harper ladies' wear / K & K Handbags / L. Frank Company / Landmark Barber Shop / Parklane Hosiery / Peoples Drug (with Food Fountain luncheonette) / Raleigh Haberdasher / S & W Cafeteria / Susan Ives ladies' wear / Steven Windsor / Thom McAn Shoes / Tip Top Sportswear / Tip Top Ties / Ups n Downs / Usona Gift Shop / Waldenbooks / Winthrop Jewelers / Victor's Hair Fashions