A Kroger grocery was one of the first operational inline stores at SOUTHERN PARK MALL. It welcomed its first shoppers on March 3, 1970.

Advert from The Kroger Company

Youngstown-based Strouss' became the second operational SOUTHERN PARK anchor in late March 1970. Some features of the store included The Terrace Room Restaurant & Coffee Shop, a Beauty Salon and Budget Store.

Advert from May Department Stores 

The third -and final- original anchor at SOUTHERN PARK MALL was a full-line "Penneys." This store, which was officially dedicated in April 1970, included a Coffee Shop, Beauty Salon, Patio Shop and freestanding Auto Center.

Drawing from the J.C. Penney Company

The Southern Park Cinema, an in-mall motion picture venue, opened on April 10, 1970. On the bill that evening was Elliott Gould and Donald Sutherland starring in "M*A*S*H." 

Graphic from National Drive-In Theatres