Tanglewood Mall Opens in Roanoke, Virginia
Built for $25 million on 58.6 acres along Route 419, the two-level enclosed mall introduced modern indoor shopping to the region.
Crowds filled its parquet corridors and glass-lined atriums, exploring 658,000 square feet of stores, fountains, and restaurants.
Planning and Conception
Planning for Tanglewood Mall began in 1969, led by developer Thomas D. Steele through his Salem-based Double T Corporation…