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We cordially invite you to see the largest selection of superb Scandanavian gifts and home accessories including chinaware, crystal, stemware, cards, jewelry, exclusive objects of arts and decorative items at the original FINLANDIA HOUSE INC. 1321 Lloyd Center Portland, Oregon
Interior of the new Winter Park Mall Shopping Center. One of the largest Air Conditioned Malls in the South. Mailed from Orlando, Florida to Mrs. Carace Wing of Phillips, Maine on March 12, 1970: Hi: Think of you often & so glad you stop to see Ma. This is just one of the beautiful places here. I've found plenty of those old me - decided I can share some with you after all!!! Ha! See you in May or June. Can't decide. Love, Glenice
Lloyd Center - Portland, Oregon
Ideas for Lloyd Center were conceived as early as 1923. The mall was named after southern Californian oil company executive Ralph B. Lloyd (1875–1953) who wished to build an area of self-sufficiency that included stores and residential locations. However, the mall wasn't built until 37 years later, due to major events such as World War II, the Great Depression, and Portland's conservative anti-development attitude. The mall opened August 1, 1960 in a 100-store, open-air configuration. At the time it was the largest shopping center in the Pacific Northwest and claimed to be the largest in the country. In 1960, Lloyd Center was located very close to the downtown retail core and was the first major retail development to seriously challenge it, aimed almost exclusively at commuters utilizing Portland's then-growing freeway system, especially the adjacent Banfield Expressway. The original anchor stores were Meier & Frank at the center, Best's and Nordstrom's Shoes anchoring the west end, and J. C. Penney and Woolworth anchoring the east. By 1987 the mall was aging and enclosed malls were becoming the norm across the United States. Between 1988 and 1991 the mall was gradually renovated. The former Nordstrom spaces had been gutted and refitted as inline stores, followed by a mall-wide renovation around late 1990-early 1991 which fully enclosed the mall and added a food court. The remodeled shopping hub was rededicated in August 1991. The mall is still open today.
Hollywood Mall - Hollywood, Florida
Leisurely shopping in the fully air-conditioned fabulous Hollywood Mall Center in beautiful Hollywood, Florida. Mailed from Hollywood, California to Mrs. Walton Sampson of Rochester, New York on August 17, 1969: Dear Aunt Florence - We went in the ocean today. It was a little rough but it was fun jumping in the waves. We are going to Patricia Murphy’s to eat dinner dinner tonight. Having a nice time. Love, Dorothy
Escondido Village - Escondido, California
Valley Boulevard at Ash Escondido, California Here one enjoys Air Conditioned shopping and a complete variety of wonderful stores and shops. Mailed from Escondido, California to Mr. & Mrs. E.H. Gleason of Lima, Ohio on December 29, 1967: Hi Lois & Howard, Frank’s last week of vacation in 1966. Came here for the day. Saw Bob’s girl. Ugh! Bob still there. Has been since 15. He brought her to L.B. Tues. 26 as has as we expected, maybe more. Hope you had a nice Xmas. Ours wasn’t so good. Love, Dotty & Frank
Southdale Center - Minneapolis, Minnesota
The World’s Most Fabulous Shopping Center Seventy-five stores surround a spectacular Garden Court all under one roof and air-conditioned the year ‘round. Parking is provided for 5200 cars in areas designated by unique and colorful animal signs.
Big Town - Mesquite, Texas
Big Town is the largest regional shopping center in the Southwest, consisting of 77 acres and costing over six million dollars. Over 50 modern retail stores are connected by an all-weather mall (inset). Also available is free parking for over 7500 cars.
Rain Fountain at Topanga Plaza - Canoga Park, California
From the 3-story ceiling, an estimated half-million “raindrops" cascade silently down columns of nylon monofilaments into “tanks" in a beautiful and exceptionally fascinating display at the south end of this, the world’s largest two-level all-enclosed and air-conditioned mall shopping center.
Eastland Center - Harper Woods, Michigan
Eight Mile Rd-Vernier-and Kelley Road Harper Woods,Michigan Ivy Court featuring the Clown Juggler. Eastland, a subsidiary of the J.L. Hudson Company, opened in 1957 with 73 stores. A charming and relaxed atmosphere is created by landscaped plazas, fountains, sculpture, park benches and soft music. In suburban Detroit community of Harper Woods. Writing on the back: This here shopping center is very pretty. I saw a few tulips here “Texas Gold" the largest flower I ever saw. May 1958
Finlandia at Lloyd Center - Portland, Oregon
A Swedish home furnishing store inside the world’s Largest Shopping Center. Lloyd Center Portland, Oregon
Hollywood Mall - Hollywood, Florida
Leisurely shopping in the fully air-conditioned fabulous Hollywood Mall Center in beautiful Hollywood, Florida. Mailed from Hollywood, California to Mrs. Walton Sampson of Rochester, New York on August 17, 1969: Dear Aunt Florence - We went in the ocean today. It was a little rough but it was fun jumping in the waves. We are going to Patricia Murphy’s to eat dinner dinner tonight. Having a nice time. Love, Dorothy
Town & Country Village - Sacramento, California
THE PICTURESQUE SPANISH INFLUENCE is found throughout Town & Country Village, Sacramento’s unique tourist attraction. Here are gathered 60-and-more atmospheric shops…notable for hand-crafted gifts, imported delicacies, costume jewelry, imported delicacies, costume jewelry, resort fashions. “The Village truly combines the Old West…and the New.
On The Mall - Kalamazoo, Michigan
The first permanent park-like Shoppers Mall in the nation to be built in an existing downtown business district.
Van Duyn Candies - Portland, Oregon
Box 7927 Portland 12, Oregon Famous for Flavor! All chocolates home-made in Portland in our famous candy kitchen. We mail candy for you, gift wrap, enclose cards and bill on account if you wish. Please enclose credit references. Send us your gift lists.
Escondido Village - Escondido, California
The beauty of the air-conditioned mall and the wide variety of smart shops draw shoppers from all over the Southland to Escondido Village, Escondido, California.
