Pizzazzz, a locally-owned boutique carrying a "wild array" of mod clothing, opened along with the mall proper, in March 1971. The store featured a black-light-lit interior, psychedelic posters and "far-out" musical accompaniment.
Photo and Graphic from the Mid-Cities Daily News
Photo and Graphic from the Mid-Cities Daily News
Bakers Shoes also maintained a store in the original mall.
Photo from the Mid-Cities Daily NewsZales Jewelers began business in March 1971. Standing in front of the shiny new store are manager Daniel Aureli and his assistant, Tom Abel.
Photo from the Mid-Cities Daily News