The Kenann Building: The standout round structure in the lower right foreground is the famous Kenann Building (located at North Federal Highway and Oakland Park Boulevard). It officially opened its doors in 1964. Because the building appears fully completed and operational in the photo, the image cannot be any older than late 1964.
Coral Ridge Shopping Plaza: The sprawling storefront strip in the middle is the Coral Ridge Shopping Plaza (now Coral Ridge Mall). You can clearly see original storefront signage from its early mid-century era, including Publix Market, J.C. Penney Co., Walgreens, and McCrory's. The mall first celebrated its grand opening on October 15, 1962.
The Background Skyline: Looking east toward the Atlantic Ocean, the first high-rise buildings of the Coral Ridge Towers complex are visible along the beach. The second building in that specific development chain, Coral Ridge Towers North, opened for occupancy between 1963 and 1964.
