The original APACHE MALL logo had been used to promote St. Anthony, Minnesota's APACHE PLAZA when that complex was dedicated, in October 1961. Like APACHE MALL, APACHE PLAZA was developed by the Apache Corporation, of Minneapolis.
Graphic from the Apache Corporation
A circa-1969 physical layout depicts the original APACHE MALL, whose grand opening was held in October. At this time, the complex -Minnesota's largest shopping complex outside the Twin Cities- encompassed around 540,000 leasable square feet. There would eventually be fifty-five stores and services. Free parking was provided for over 4,000 autos.
A third anchor department store was added to APACHE MALL in the early '70s. Dayton's, based in Minneapolis, welcomed first shoppers in July 1972. One of the store's main features was its Bubbling Kettle restaurant.
Drawing and graphic from the Dayton Hudson Corporation
