Promoted as "Portland's only fully-enclosed shopping center," MALL 205 was, in fact, the only enclosed mall within Portland's city limits. In 1971, MALL 205 encompassed around 430,000 leasable square feet. Most tenants had opened for business in late 1970. By late 1972, the mall contained forty stores and services. These included Montgomery Ward and a branch of Southern California's White Front discount chain.

A vintage interior view of the 10 million dollar facility. The entry into its East Mall is seen on the right.
Photo from http://mall205.blogspot.com / "Old Mall 205 Facts & History Page" / Jeff