Stonestown Galleria Begins as a City Within a City
When the Stoneson brothers opened Stonestown Galleria in 1952, it was introduced as Stonestown Shopping Center, set beside Lake Merced and San Francisco State University.
The development was built by Stoneson Development Corporation, designed for both retail and residential. Apartments were added around the mall, providing housing for 3,000 to 3,500 residents.
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