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West Valley City History

The history of granger, Utah

Timeline of Key Events in West Valley
Timeline of Key Events in West Valley

Since 1847, families like have built our community through faith, grit, dedication and service

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Church-School-Communitysheri biesingerJune 2, 2025west valleyComment
Pete” Harman 1919–2014
Pete” Harman 1919–2014

He Served More Than Meals — He Served the community

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Outstanding Peoplesheri biesingerJune 1, 2025Harman, HarmonComment
Area Elementary/Jr High Schools and Faculty – August 1954
Area Elementary/Jr High Schools and Faculty – August 1954

This document provides a historical snapshot of the principals, teachers, and staff serving in the Elementary/Jr High public schools as of August 1954.

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Church-School-Communitysheri biesingerMay 29, 2025Redwood Elementary, Monroe, Valley, WhittierComment
Camp Kearns barracks repurposed as homes and community buildings post-war
Camp Kearns barracks repurposed as homes and community buildings post-war

Camp Kearns barracks sold to the public

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Peoplesheri biesingerMay 26, 2025Comment
Surplus from Camp Kearns filled homes with war-era essentials.
Surplus from Camp Kearns filled homes with war-era essentials.

Camp Kearns surplus: vehicles, equipment, furniture, and military supplies sold

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Peoplesheri biesingerMay 26, 2025Comment
Camp Kearns: WWII military base turned historic Utah community landmark
Camp Kearns: WWII military base turned historic Utah community landmark

Camp Kearns: A vital WWII training base turned cherished local legacy

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Peoplesheri biesingerMay 26, 2025Comment
Brave, loyal, humble Granger hero: Henry Earl Hill
Brave, loyal, humble Granger hero: Henry Earl Hill

Granger native Earl Hill, WWI veteran and devoted family man, served with honor and quiet strength

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Peoplesheri biesingerMay 26, 2025Comment
Doris Hardy- Beau Belle Health Studios
Doris Hardy- Beau Belle Health Studios

Her Granger studio - Beau Belle Health Studios on 1675 W 3500 So

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Peoplesheri biesingerMay 26, 2025Comment
Doris HardyBeau
Doris HardyBeau

Her Granger studio - Beau Belle Health Studios on 3500 South Redwood Road

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Peoplesheri biesingerMay 26, 2025Comment
Who lived here in 1910?
Who lived here in 1910?

This list is a priceless snapshot of early area, offering a glimpse into the everyday lives of the families, farmers, and pioneers who helped shape what would one day become West Valley City

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Censussheri biesingerMay 26, 20251910, censusComment
Strolling Valley Fair: A 1976 Time Capsule
Strolling Valley Fair: A 1976 Time Capsule

Shopping at Valley Fair Mall in 1976 meant enjoying payphones, decorative fountains, and a vibrant mix of stores and eateries

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Businesses by Addresssheri biesingerMay 25, 2025Valley Fair MallComment
1976 Phonebook 3500 South
1976 Phonebook 3500 South

The 1976 directory reveals diverse businesses and owners shaping the vibrant 3500 South corridor

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Businesses by Addresssheri biesingerMay 25, 2025phonebook, 3500 SouthComment
Fill ’Er Up:  Gasoline Stops of 1980
Fill ’Er Up: Gasoline Stops of 1980

Gas Up, Roll Out, Rock On!

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Businesses by Addresssheri biesingerMay 24, 2025phonebook, 3500 SouthComment
1980 Phonebook 3500 South
1980 Phonebook 3500 South

Here is a snapshot of the vibrant business community along 3500 South in 1980.

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Businesses by Addresssheri biesingerMay 24, 2025phonebook, 3500 SouthComment
William & Maggie McLachlan  was determined & driven
William & Maggie McLachlan was determined & driven

Determined to protect his family, William McLachlan built a modest home across the Jordan River as a safe haven for Maggie and their children

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Peoplesheri biesingerMay 24, 2025McLachlanComment
The McLachlan Farmhouse
The McLachlan Farmhouse

The McLachlan home was filled with the scent of bread and the sound of scrubbing, a place of quiet strength and devotion

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Homes from the Pastsheri biesingerMay 24, 2025McLachlanComment
William & Maggie McLachlan
William & Maggie McLachlan

Margaret and William McLachlan built a life of faith and endurance on the Utah frontier—she with her tireless hands and Scottish resolve, and he with quiet devotion, often living in hiding to protect their family from the perils of polygamy

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Homes from the Pastsheri biesingerMay 24, 2025McLachlanComment
The History of the Hunter LDS Church by Year
The History of the Hunter LDS Church by Year

Following World War II, Hunter experienced a rapid housing boom and population surge, transforming it from a rural outpost into a growing suburban community

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Outstanding Peoplesheri biesingerMay 23, 2025Morris, Joseph Morris, Sarah Grow MorrisComment
Growth of Hunter, Utah Area - (1847–Present)
Growth of Hunter, Utah Area - (1847–Present)

This timeline highlights the remarkable growth of the Church in the Hunter, Utah area—from humble beginnings in the 1840s to its vital role today in one of Utah’s largest cities

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Outstanding Peoplesheri biesingerMay 23, 2025Morris, Joseph Morris, Sarah Grow MorrisComment
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