Barrington Park is first split-level mall in Christchurch

Press, Volume CXIII, Issue 33399, 4 December 1973, Page 14

Barrington Park is first split-level mall in Christchurch

The new Barrington Park Mall, which has its gala opening today, brings a new type of shopping to Christchurch. It is the first split-level shopping complex in the city’—or, for that matter, in the South Island. Situated on the corner of Barrington and Athelstan streets, next to Barrington Park, the new mall provides convenient shopping, away from the crowding of the city centre —and it has a car park that can hold 165 vehicles.

Its wide range of shops and services, badly needed in the area, includes: The Supervalue supermarket, whose freezer alone j is bigger than many an ■ entire shop. Tasman Tailors. Mens-; wear from casual to formal, as well as suit hire and alterations. Gasson’s. For paint, glass, wallpaper and hardware. Richards’ Shoe Tree. Where Mr Richards brings 32 years of experience to “the complete family footwear service.” Arts, Crafts and Gifts. Paintings, pottery, woodware, enamelware, jewellery, leather gear. Barrington Pharmacy. Professional service from Mr S. J. Wilson, and advice on cosmetics and hair care from a trained staff. McMillan Drapery. A complete range of haber-. dashery, drapery and baby wear. Hael’s. A new company offering a range of women’s fashions straight from its workroom, exclusively for this shop. Leeming and Harrison. Seven days a week television sales and services. Weinkeller. Lou Stagg, the cellarman, will serve samples today of a full range of New Zealand wines. Fraser Henderson Fabrics. Fashion by the yard, catering exclusively for South Christchurch. Barrington Dry Cleaners. Mr Ken Griffiths offers topquality dry-cleaning and personal service.