1980: Granger Shopping Center to West Valley Center

A Step Back to 1980: The Transformation of Granger Shopping Center into West Valley Center

This bustling strip mall has been a popular shopping destination since the late 1950s, evolving through several transitions as its stores changed to meet the needs of the community. By 1980, the former Granger Shopping Center had been renamed the West Valley Shopping Center, located conveniently at 3555 Market Street (2800 West).

The shopping center featured a vibrant mix of stores, including:

  • Gibson Discount

  • Sears

  • Granger Music

  • Haney’s Appliance & Sleep Shop

  • Taco Time

  • Copy Quick

  • Bobco’s Grocery (formerly Mr. J’s)

  • Snelgroves Ice Cream Parlor

  • Zions Bank (newly under construction)

  • Spa Fitness Workout Studio

  • Arcade Hat Shack

  • Red Feather Lounge

  • General Finance

  • Barnes Boots

Over the years, this center has adapted its business mix to reflect changing shopping trends, focusing in the 1980s on discount retail, with Bobco’s and Gibson’s leading the way. The center also received a facelift featuring distinctive mansard canopies, new lighting, and improved parking access from multiple streets, reinforcing its place as a community hub.

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