Wieboldts, Randhurst Mall, IL 1963

This authentic 1960s color photograph, captured in 1963, showcases the expansive exterior of Wieboldt’s department store at Randhurst Mall in Mt Prospect, Illinois. The archival image highlights the unique architectural design of the building, featuring a long tan brick facade punctuated by a rhythmic pattern of white, rectangular geometric accents. A secondary entrance is labeled “Wieboldt’s Super Food Market,” reflecting the era’s trend of department stores operating full-service grocery outlets. The vast, organized parking lot contains several period vehicles, including a light blue 1963 Ford Fairlane and a grey 1961 Chevrolet Impala in the foreground. Randhurst Mall, which opened in 1962, was a pioneering multi-level enclosed shopping center characterized by its massive scale and futuristic dome. Wieboldt’s served as one of the original primary anchors for the mall, catering to the booming suburban population of the Chicago metropolitan area. While the original mall structure was demolished in 2008 to make way for the open-air Randhurst Village lifestyle center, this factual record preserves the mid-century grandeur of the original retail landscape. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.