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Stonestown Mall postcard (San Francisco, 1950s)

A postcard from Stonestown Mall in San Francisco captures the center during its early years as a regional shopping destination. This image reflects its original design, early tenants, and the architectural style that defined its opening era.

Postcard —view towards The Emporium

Postcard from the 1950s showing The Emporium at Stonestown Mall in San Francisco, with tall palm trees in front of a sleek, modern facade typical of mid-century department store design.
1950s postcard of The Emporium at Stonestown Mall in San Francisco, showcasing its grand department store facade framed by palm trees and streamlined mid-century architecture.

The back of the postcard reads: "Stonestown, California. One of San Francisco's newest residential sections. It is served by a complete shopping district where many downtown stores and institutions have established branches."

Postcard preserved from mid-century private collection.


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San Francisco & Peninsula Malls

Shopping centers that shaped retail history across San Francisco and San Mateo counties from the 1950s through today.

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