The History of Granger — West Valley City History

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 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

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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The Valley Fair Christmas Elves Come Home

The Valley Fair Christmas Elves Come Home

Back Where They Belong: The Valley Fair Elves Return

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