As Houston prepares for a new era of the Galleria, with the grand opening of a new wing and rebuilt Saks Fifth Avenue in April, let’s take a step back in time when Houston was all a “buzz” with the grand opening of The Galleria in 1970. The new shopping center was anchored by Neiman Marcus, and was modeled after a similar shopping venue in Milan, Italy. The centerpiece of Houston’s Galleria has always been the indoor ice-skating rink.

How many of you remember this exciting event in Houston’s history? Share your first memory of The Galleria with us in the comment section below or at info@thebuzzmagazines.com.

Editor’s Note: Writer Russell Weil provides nostalgia posts as part of our Throwback Thursday series. Some of his past, popular nostalgia stories include Restaurant Memories: A look back at Houston’s dining past and Amusement Parks: Where Houston used to play. Share your Houston memories in the comment section below.