DC-based Woodward & Lothrop anchored the southeast end of SEVEN CORNERS CENTER. The store, which was dedicated in September 1956,  had 4 levels; 3 were used for retail, with the fourth housing corporate offices. This was the chain's fourth branch.

On the northwest end of the complex was another DC-based retailer; Julius Garfinckel & Company, a.k.a. Garfinckel's. The store, encompassing 3 levels, was the chain's second branch.

Drawing from Julius Garfinckel & Company

In the northern periphery of SEVEN CORNERS CENTER was a freestanding Food Lane supermarket. This chain, which was a branch of Philadelphia-based Food Fair, was rebranded by that company in September 1960.

Graphic from Food Fair Stores, Incorporated

Cars on Leesburg Pike rush by SEVEN CORNERS CENTER. Stores visible in this view of the mall's Upper Promenade are F. W. Woolworth, Hahn Shoes, Joseph R. Harris and "Woodies."

Photo from Library of Congress / Warren K. Leffler