Sears, which anchors the south end of the shopping hub, predated the mall by nearly a year. The 3-level unit opened its doors in October 1966. During the early years, only the 2nd Level Mall of SUNVALLEY CENTER connected with the store.

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By the early 1980s, the complex was officially promoted as SUNVALLEY MALL. Its only physical expansion added a fourth anchor. Bay Area-based Capwell's initiated construction of a 3-level (180,000 square foot) store in 1979. It opened, as an Emporium-Capwell, in February 1981.

Graphics from Taubman Centers and Carter-Hawley-Hale Stores