In this aerial view from September 1966, we see that two structures have been added to the 4-year-old shopping complex. On the far right are the recently-completed Hilldale Professional Building and single-screen Hilldale Theatre.
Photo from https://www.cityofmadison.com / "Hilldale Shopping Center Phase 2" / June 2016
HILLDALE CENTER was enclosed with a network of steel and glass panels. The new "enclosed" mall was dedicated in March 1970. Tenants at the time included Julie Ann Fabrics, Lord Jim men's wear and Hoffman's Double-H Steak House.
Graphic from Kelab, Incorporated
The HILLDALE A & P, as it appeared in 1975. This grocery operated in the mall for over 12 years.
Photo from http://www.wsdevelopment.com / WS Development
August 1985. A thin strip of inline stores (in gray) has been added to the shopping concourse. HILLDALE CENTER now encompasses approximately 441,100 leasable square feet. Note: the A & P supermarket has been rebranded as a Sentry Foods.
The HILLDALE A & P, as it appeared in 1975. This grocery operated in the mall for over 12 years.
Photo from http://www.wsdevelopment.com / WS Development
