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The History of Granger
From Front Porch to Frostop to Macey's: 3607 South 3600 West
From Front Porch to Frostop to Macey's: 3607 South 3600 West

From the Monsens to Macey's: The Story of One Granger Property

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A Legacy of Caring: The Story of David & Joyce McDougal

More Than a Funeral Home: The McDougal Family Legacy

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The Browns of 7064 West: A Legacy of Service
The Browns of 7064 West: A Legacy of Service

They never sought recognition: The Brown’s

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Dorwain Wahlquist: One of our Quiet Heroes
Dorwain Wahlquist: One of our Quiet Heroes

A Legacy Carved in Wood... and in the Hearts of a Community

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West Valley's 1982 Independence Day Celebration

Celebrating America in West Valley – Summer of 198

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When the West Side Needed a Hospital, Dr. Jay O. Brinton Helped Make It Happen

A Hospital for the West Side: The Legacy of Dr. Jay O. Brinton

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A Life of Healing: Remembering Dr. Jay O. Brinton

A Life of Healing: Remembering Dr. Jay O. Brinton

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A Warrior’s Journey, A Musician’s Heart – Todd J. Smith
A Warrior’s Journey, A Musician’s Heart – Todd J. Smith

Remembering Todd Smith: Protector, Patriot, Guitarist

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Preserving the Past: Del Anderson’s Final Gift to the Community
Preserving the Past: Del Anderson’s Final Gift to the Community

Keeping History Alive — The Legacy of Del Anderson

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Del Anderson: A Lifetime of Service to Granger & West Valley City

“Best of the Best” Award

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Dave Cracroft’s Hidden Mountain Masterpiece
Dave Cracroft’s Hidden Mountain Masterpiece

Can We ‘Retain’ the Retaining Wall?

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A Backyard Masterpiece on Bluebird Drive
A Backyard Masterpiece on Bluebird Drive

Behind the Scherzinger Home: A Mountain Masterpiece

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The ZCMI Talking Christmas Tree

When Christmas Trees Talked

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The Story of Granger’s KFC: Serving West Valley Since 1969

Pete brought KFC to Granger in 1969

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Gloria Martinez Ruiz: The Heart Behind Cafe Silvestre
Gloria Martinez Ruiz: The Heart Behind Cafe Silvestre

Gloria Ruiz

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Antonio Tovar and the Rise of La Frontera
Antonio Tovar and the Rise of La Frontera

Antonio Tovar: Building a Legacy

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La Frontera: The Legacy of Antonio Tovar
La Frontera: The Legacy of Antonio Tovar

La Frontera: The Trunk of Utah’s Mexican Restaurant Family Tree

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Cafe Silvestre: Celebrating 50 Years of Flavor, Family, and Tradition
Cafe Silvestre: Celebrating 50 Years of Flavor, Family, and Tradition

Cafe Silvestre

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From the 1880 Census to a Story of Pioneer Granger
From the 1880 Census to a Story of Pioneer Granger

A Creative Look at the 1880 Granger Census

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Granger in 1910: A Story Told Through Its Families

From the 1910 Census to a Story of Granger

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A Charming Piece of Early Granger Humor
A Charming Piece of Early Granger Humor

Nellie Bangerter Schmidt’s Clever “Granger News”

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Alden Rupp: A Lifetime of Farming in Granger
Alden Rupp: A Lifetime of Farming in Granger

Aldie: The Face of a Utah Sugar Beet Farmer

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100 Years a Granger Resident: The Life of Ethan Woodbury

Ethan Woodbury’s Remarkable Life

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307 Miles of Memories: The 1983 Granger High Bike Club Journey

GHS Bike Club’s Epic 83’ Ride: From Mesa Verde Dreams to Lava Hot Springs

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From Granger to Greatness: The Legacy of Bette Jean Barton

Leading with Heart: The Life of DUP President Bette Jean Barton

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Mrs Clement-The Librarian Who Brought Chimpanzees to the Library

From Book Fairs to Zoo Guests: Memories of the Granger Library

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$237,276 Contract Awarded for New Granger Library – 1967

When the Granger Library Was Finally Approved for Construction

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Groundbreaking for the Granger Library – 1967

Community Leaders Break Ground for Granger’s New Library

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Television in 1983: When Five Channels Were Plenty
Television in 1983: When Five Channels Were Plenty

What Was On TV in 1983?

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From Valley Fair Elves to “The Modern Dad”
From Valley Fair Elves to “The Modern Dad”

“The Modern Dad” and the Elves: Jason’s Unexpected Connection

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Businesses By address

The History of Granger
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A Legacy of Caring: The Story of David & Joyce McDougal

More Than a Funeral Home: The McDougal Family Legacy

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West Valley's 1982 Independence Day Celebration

Celebrating America in West Valley – Summer of 198

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The ZCMI Talking Christmas Tree

When Christmas Trees Talked

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Church, School' & Community activities

The History of Granger
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Handcart Trails, a 3-act production written by Ruth Hudson Hale

Handcart Trails was a popular play throughout Utah

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Ethel Shafer Holmberg at the Old Red Hefer — Where Trains and Neighbors Met

Orem Station Memories: The Shafer-Holmberg Family of Granger

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Water for the Valley: The Founding of the Coon’s Canyon Irrigating Company, 1887
Water for the Valley: The Founding of the Coon’s Canyon Irrigating Company, 1887

In the Home of Bishop Hardman: The Day Coonville’s Water Future Was Born

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OUTSTANDING PEOPLE

The History of Granger
Dorwain Wahlquist: One of our Quiet Heroes
Dorwain Wahlquist: One of our Quiet Heroes

A Legacy Carved in Wood... and in the Hearts of a Community

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From the 1880 Census to a Story of Pioneer Granger
From the 1880 Census to a Story of Pioneer Granger

A Creative Look at the 1880 Granger Census

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Granger in 1910: A Story Told Through Its Families

From the 1910 Census to a Story of Granger

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homes FROM THE PAST

The History of Granger
From Front Porch to Frostop to Macey's: 3607 South 3600 West
From Front Porch to Frostop to Macey's: 3607 South 3600 West

From the Monsens to Macey's: The Story of One Granger Property

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The Browns of 7064 West: A Legacy of Service
The Browns of 7064 West: A Legacy of Service

They never sought recognition: The Brown’s

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3975 Redwood Rd
3975 Redwood Rd

Built in 1919

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Neighboring Cities, Maps and Misc.

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T-Bones, Turkey, and Strawberry Pie: Valley Fair Welcomes Walgreens Dining
T-Bones, Turkey, and Strawberry Pie: Valley Fair Welcomes Walgreens Dining

Whole fresh strawberry pie topped with luscious whipped cream for just $0.50.

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Walgreens Opens Doors at Valley Fair: A One-Stop Shopping Destination

Walgreens Brings 50 Different Departments to Valley Fair

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Shirley Fairbourn Crowned Miss Granger 1966: A Night of Talent and Elegance
Shirley Fairbourn Crowned Miss Granger 1966: A Night of Talent and Elegance

966 Miss Granger Pageant and Shirley Fairbourn’s Reign

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From Front Porch to Frostop to Macey's: 3607 South 3600 West
From Front Porch to Frostop to Macey's: 3607 South 3600 West

From the Monsens to Macey's: The Story of One Granger Property

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mcdougal dave.png
A Legacy of Caring: The Story of David & Joyce McDougal

More Than a Funeral Home: The McDougal Family Legacy

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The Browns of 7064 West: A Legacy of Service
The Browns of 7064 West: A Legacy of Service

They never sought recognition: The Brown’s

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T-Bones, Turkey, and Strawberry Pie: Valley Fair Welcomes Walgreens Dining
T-Bones, Turkey, and Strawberry Pie: Valley Fair Welcomes Walgreens Dining

Whole fresh strawberry pie topped with luscious whipped cream for just $0.50.

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Walgreens Opens Doors at Valley Fair: A One-Stop Shopping Destination

Walgreens Brings 50 Different Departments to Valley Fair

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Shirley Fairbourn Crowned Miss Granger 1966: A Night of Talent and Elegance
Shirley Fairbourn Crowned Miss Granger 1966: A Night of Talent and Elegance

966 Miss Granger Pageant and Shirley Fairbourn’s Reign

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