The Wometco 163rd Street Theatre opened in September 1960. The single-screen venue was built on a pad northwest of the mall, as part of a small strip center. It was accompanied by the Patio Theatre, which showed its first feature in October 1970.
Drawing from http://search.pbase.com / Don Boyd
Drawing from http://search.pbase.com / Don Boyd
Jordan Marsh Florida completed their new 163rd STREET store in February 1971. It included an adjacent parking garage.
Photo from Allied Stores Corporation Annual Report 1971
The 163rd STREET store encompassed 4 levels and 244,000 square feet.
Photo from Allied Stores Corporation Annual Report 1971