Early Years
The mall did brisk business after its opening in 1962. Although its customers were not quite as affluent as the people of Edina, Brookdale Center drew from a large area of the north metro. As Interstate 94 and Interstate 694 were constructed nearby the flow of traffic increased. This brought with it homes, people, and shopping. Several of the major construction projects of the 1960s was the addition of the Pillsbury chain Steak & Ale, as well as a Howard Johnson's restaurant, along with many other businesses and homes.
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