From the Detroit Free Press, November 28, 1976:
How things change.
Have a good weekend everyone, see you back here Monday.
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I'd like to see more of these.
The mall changes so often that an entire site could be dedicated to it.
Looking at this photo gives me an urge to watch Dawn of the Dead
Tip Top looks to be in the same location as it is currently. On the left is the womens' store "Town & Country" - was part of Dylex - who later used the location for "Braemar" (it's now American Eagle Outfitters)- next store down looks like possibly another Dylex banner--Fairweather/Big Steel Man. I believe Fairweather still occupies part of the location pictured--albeit abbreviated space. That old Sears signage survived intact until not that long ago.
This mall's got everything!
The Oldsmobiles are in early this year!
Any idea what store was in in current Gap back in the 70's or early 80'S? they had a christmas display in the window with motorized elves building toys.
What great interior design. I find today's Devonshire a campy mix of styles that don't fit well together and have little consideration for public space. The food court is discusting, it's like walking by feeding time at the zoo. Mothers in track pants feeding snotty crying kids, I'd rather NOT see that!
FM, wow, you just brought back a long forgotten memory! I used to beg my parents to let me stay in front of that store window to watch that Christmas display. Sorry I don't remember the store, I hope someone else does.
@Alex. Congratulations, you've just described every mall in north America. Give up on commerce if that is you're opinion.
Nice picture - I'd like to see more of Devonshire mall on this site because it has changed so much over the years. My memories of the mall start around 1984, Dairy Queen and the cinema with a massive crystal chandilier. The Bay (or was it Simpsons) had a Christmas display in the basement w/a talking xmas tree. I remmeber how excited we were when the food court was put in and you could walk "in a circle" around the whole mall. Then another massive store was sold off and turned into the hall that leads to Zellers. I forget the name but it was a lot like Wolcoo. And who can forget the "naked statue" .. too bad the mall didn't keep its 1967 decor, had character at least.
Christopher L, the store you are thinking of was called Miracle Mart, which was located pretty much right next to Miracle Food Mart. Miracle Mart was subdivided into small stores in the late 80s (with the Zeller's addition being built a bit later), and Miracle Food Mart became an A&P for a while until Chapters moved in.
Seems strange to think about going to the mall to get groceries. My family mainly shopped at the Yorktown N&D, but Miracle Food Mart at the mall was an occasional stop as well.