A map showing the locations of Greater Detroit's directionally-designated shopping malls. Three were originally planned. NORTHLAND {in Southfield} opened in March 1954. EASTLAND {in Harper Woods} was dedicated in August 1957. WESTLAND {in Westland} joined the fold in July 1965. A fourth mall -SOUTHLAND {in Taylor}- opened in July 1970.

The first of four SOUTHLAND plans depicts the mall of late 1970. At this time, the fully-enclosed complex was a single-level structure of sixty-five stores and around 535,500 leasable square feet. There was a sole anchor department store; Detroit's venerable J.L. Hudson.

SOUTHLAND CENTER TENANTS 1970:

HUDSON'S (with Budget Store, Coiffures Americana Beauty & Wig Salon, Pharmacy & Southland Restaurant) / KROGER supermarket / F.W. WOOLWORTH 5 & 10 (with luncheonette) / Albert's / Artiste Beauty Salon / Athlete's Foot / Baker's Shoes / Big Boy restaurant / Dr. Bordand, Optometrist / Brenda R. Studio / Candy World / Chess King / Circus World / Corey's Jewel Box / Detroit Bank & Trust / Elliott Travel Service / Fanny Farmer Candies / Flagg Brothers Shoes / Foxmoor Casuals / Franklin Simon / L.G. Haig Shoes / Bamby's Barber Shop / Hartman's / Homemaker Shop / Hot Sam Pretzels / Hudson's Juice Bar / Hugh Jarvis Gifts / Hughes Hatcher Suffrin / Jo-Ann Fabrics / Kinney Shoes / Lady Orva Hosiery / Land of Hi-Fi / Lane Bryant / Marianne Shops / Meyer Jewelry / Phillip's Shoes / Plum Tree / Petal Pusher / Ray's Prime Meats / Richman Brothers / Sallan Jewelers / Sander's / Schiller Millinery / Singer Sewing Center / Sonny's Hair Stylist / Southland 1 & 2 Theatres / Southland Coney Island / Suzy Shop / Tell Time Shop / T.H.E. Service Center / Thom McAn Shoes / Tie Rak / United Shirt / US Post Office / Van Horne's / Winkelman's ladies' wear / Wurlitzer Store