Chucktown's ASHLEY PLAZA MALL was developed in four phases. The first (in black) consisted of a J.M. Fields and Pantry Pride strip center. Condon's (dark gray) was added in 1970. In 1972, these stores were joined by a fully-enclosed mall (medium gray). The fourth -and final- phase added the Ashley Plaza Cinema I & II, which was dedicated in 1973.
ASHLEY PLAZA MALL TENANTS 1973:
CONDON'S / EDWARDS 5 & 10 (with luncheonette) / J.M. FIELDS (with snack bar and freestanding Auto Center) / PANTRY PRIDE supermarket / Altman's Junior Bootery / American Handicrafts / Ann's Vogue ladies' wear / Ashley Plaza Cinema I & II / Charlotte Harrell's / Cindy Lee ladies' wear / Crawford's, Limited Fine Store For Men / Don's Stag men's wear / Evelyn Rubin ladies' wear / Friedman's Jewelry / Hall of Music / Hickory Farms of Ohio / Hot Sam Pretzels / John Huguley Company / John McNeil Magnavox TV & Stereo / Leo's Barber Shop / Lewis Beauty Salon / Melton-Demosthenes / Orange Bowl snack bar / Petal Pusher / Peterson's Ice Cream / Pet Village / Radio Shack / Revco Drugs (with luncheonette) / South Carolina National Bank / The Post Card / This End Up / Thom McAn Shoes
ASHLEY PLAZA MALL included a Charleston Heights-based Edward's 5 & 10. Here we see a 1930s postcard depiction of an Edward's store. The chain had its beginnings in 1926.
Drawing from The Boston Public Library
