The next advancement in the evolution of the American shopping center took place between 1935 and 1939. Three New Deal-era "Greenbelt Towns" were built, which had suburban-style shopping complexes as their downtown areas. GREENBELT CENTER, in Greenbelt, Maryland, made its debut in December 1937.
Photo from Library of Congress / Marion Post Wolcott
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Next was Greater Cincinnati's GREENHILLS CENTER, whose stores began opening in July 1938.
Photo from Library of Congress / John Vachon
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Tenants in Greater Milwaukee's GREENDALE CENTER (a.k.a. GREENDALE VILLAGE CENTER) began business in September 1938.
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