Knox City: Westfield Knox shopping centre photos

If you shopped at McEwan’s or dined at the Pink Cadillac, enjoy this look back at Knox shopping centre ahead of its huge upgrade.

From shopping at Video Games Heaven, to dining at the Pink Cadillac Cafe, many shoppers have fond memories of Knox City shopping centre.

Opening in 1977, with Myer its first major tenant, the arrival of the centre changed the area forever.

Previously the Burwood Highway land had been used to grow potatoes.

The centre continued to grow over the years, with the development of Knox District Centre, which later became Knox Ozone.

Ahead of its major upgrade, which will see the addition of Aldi and Woolworths, take a stroll down memory lane with these old photos of the centre.

The construction of Knox shopping centre in 1975. Picture: courtesy Knox Historical Society

The centre opened in 1977.

Myer was one of the first tenants – the store before sadly closed earlier this year.

The good ol’ days at Myer Knox. Picture: Andrew Neill

The rear carpark.

One of the first retailers, Norm Oliver Quality Meats.

The wooden stairs and railings.

The exterior of the centre.

Sandy O'Connell, retail marketing manager for AMP Investments.

Before Bunnings, there was McEwan’s Knox City. Picture: Old Shops Australia Twitter

The old food court entrance.

The old Knox City branding, before Westfield took ownership of the centre.

Remember Toys R Us?

The centre in 1989.

Village Knox 10, located near the shopping centre, opened in 1988 and was the first Village-Greater Union-Warner Bros multiplex in Australia. Picture: David Kilderry

The centre has hosted many visits from politicians, including Prime Minister John Howard in 2001. Mr Howard and Liberal candidate for the forthcoming Aston by-election, Chris Pearce meet shoppers.

Before social distancing- Boxing Day sales at Knox. Remember What’s New?

Molly, Laura, Jade, Stacie and Tess rest after a busy morning shopping.

Gary Wilkins joins the men on the couches as the women shop.

Con, John, Roula and Vanessa from Royal Donuts, arguably Knox City’s most beloved business. The store, famous for its cinnamon doughnuts and doughnut birthday cakes, has been at the centre since day one. Photo: Daniel Pockett

For Melbourne Factor finalists Jaymie, Jesse and Dean on stage in 2014.

Miss World Rachael Finch at Temelli Jewellery Knox City with James Temelli and Anne Hanning.

Emergency services were called to the centre in 2005 after a bomb scare.

Kmart staff were evacuated.

Tim and Tim from Taxiride meet some fans at Knox city in 1999.

The future: After years of putting up with two Coles stores, shoppers will finally have access to Aldi and Woolies at the new-look Knox.

What are your favourite memories of Knox City shopping centre? Tell us below.