Virginia's second fully-enclosed shopping hub was built in the northwestern environs of the Capital City. Stores in AZALEA MALL began opening in November 1962, with an official dedication held in May 1963. The prevailing slogan was "Winter, summer, spring or fall...it's always spring in Azalea Mall."
Graphic from Harrison & Bates, Incorporated
Before there was AZALEA MALL, there was WILLOW LAWN CENTER; the
first major post-war shopping plaza in Greater Richmond. The 280,000
square foot strip complex opened in November 1956.
Graphic from Giant Food Properties, Incorporated
Graphic from the F.W. Woolworth Company
