We now present a groovy photo album, showing what a shopping mall looked like 50 years ago. These snapshots of the NORTHWOOD MALL entry concourse and mallway were taken during the shopping center's grand opening celebration. Above is a glimpse into the Strickland's Northwood Mall Barber Shop.

Photo from http://www.floridamemory.com / State Library & Archives of Florida

The storefront of Stafford Jewelers. Most NORTHWOOD MALL stores were branches of local, Tallahassee-based chains. There were, however, a few national chain stores in the complex, such as Thom McAn Shoes and Orange Julius.

Photo from http://www.floridamemory.com / State Library & Archives of Florida