In this circa-1957 rendering, the prospective LAKESIDE CENTER mall includes a 5-story office tower.
Drawing from Charles R. Colbert, Architect / Tulane School of Architecture

In the final plan, the office building was omitted.
Drawing from Charles R. Colbert, Architect / Tulane School of Architecture

D.H. Holmes, known locally as "Holmesez", opened their third branch at LAKESIDE CENTER. Officially dedicated in March 1960, the Holmes Lakeside store encompassed 115,000 square feet on 2 levels.

Graphic from the D.H. Holmes Company, Limited

There were two 5 & 10-type stores in the original LAKESIDE CENTER. The Kresge unit is seen here, which was along the mall's north concourse. A T.G. & Y. unit opened onto the south concourse.

Drawing from the Kresge Company Annual Report 1960