An aerial view of the original SHOPPING CENTER IGUATEMI. The 60 million cruzeiro complex encompassed approximately 387,500 leasable square feet.  

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Here we see the original mall's northwest facade. The exterior and parking area entrance of the Sears anchor store is on the left.

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A vintage interior view of the IGAUTEMI mall.

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Our first IGUATEMI site plan dates to 1966. The original complex contained seventy-two store spaces, with parking provided for 1,000 autos. There were two main retail levels and a partial third floor. At this time, the mall was not enclosed or air-conditioned.