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Our first PLAZA plan dates to late 1961. At this time, the complex encompassed approximately 289,000 leasable square feet and contained thirty-one tenant spaces. Free parking was provided for 2,500 autos. 

WEST PARK PLAZA TENANTS 1961:

ALBERTSONS FOOD CENTER / ALBERTSONS DRUG CENTER / SEARS (with Seasonal Sales Area, Coffee House & freestanding Auto Center) / ALBERTSONS SUBURBAN / S.S. KRESGE 5 & 10 (with luncheonette) / ABC Kiddie's Shop / Baby Land Photo Studio / Daniel's Lions Den / Davis Fabric Center / Elliot's Furniture / Fireside Book & Gift Shop / Floberg-Strissel Properties, Incorporated / Happy House / Hudson's Family Shoes / Jubilee Lanes (outparcel) / K-G Men's Store / Mariane's Beauty Shop / Maternity Modes / Mildred-Hazel Shop ladies' wear / Mode O'Day Frock Shop / Monarch Clothing / Montague's Jewelers / One-Hour Valet / Parisian Cafe / Phillips 66 Service Station (outparcel) / Pierce's Clothing / Plaza Barber Shop / Plaza Coin-Operated Cleaners & Laundry / Record Center / Schiff Shoes / Sturm-Roseberry & Associates Insurance / Three Sisters ladies' wear / The Travelers' Shop