Bullock's LAKEWOOD location made its debut in April 1965. The 4-level store encompassed 250,000 square feet.
Drawing from Federated Department Stores

The Buffums' chain opened their LAKEWOOD store in August 1965. It encompassed 2 levels and 80,000 square feet.

Drawing from Buffums', Incorporated

1978. Much has changed since 1964! In addition to new Bullock's and Buffums' stores, a J.C. Penney opened in January 1967. Montgomery Ward was dedicated in March 1973. Between May 1977 and June 1978, the mall was enclosed and climate-controlled. It now encompassed a whopping 2,200,000 leasable square feet, with a tenant list of 190 stores and services. There was free parking for 12,500 autos.