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 News
Zales 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