Merchandising meccas and other commercial curiosities. Our exhibits range from the early 20th century to the present day.
A circa-'64 layout of "Brum's" BULL RING CENTRE. The Centre Court Level is depicted. There were six more floors in the basic structure. The facility encompassed 350,000 lettable square feet and contained over 100 stores and services. It opened as the largest interior mall outside North America (the number 2 contender being Sydney, Australia's MIRANDA FAIR).
A cut-away view of the north facade shows just how massive a structure BULL RING CENTRE was. Its seven levels were Service, Retail Market, Centre Court, Car Park Entry, Grand Parade, Bridge and Banqueting Hall. On top of this, there was a 9-storey Office Block and 4-level Car Park. The mall featured two supermarkets, two department stores and one of the largest Woolworth stores in Europe. Valet parking was provided for 560 autos.