Sears was the first store built for the PVC mall. The retailer commenced operation in November 1954. By the process of elimination, we have established that this was Sears' first full-line, shopping mall-connected store.
Photo from Sears, Roebuck & Company

Bank of America's PVC branch welcomed its first depositors in January 1956.
Drawing from the John S. Griffith Company

Promoted as "The Big City Under One Roof," the 20 million dollar PVC mall encompassed four store block structures and included a freestanding Sears Auto Center. Free parking was provided for 4,000 autos.

POMONA VALLEY CENTER TENANTS 1956:

SEARS (with Peggy Kellogg Snackette, Garden Center and freestanding Auto Center) / F.C. NASH (with Green Stamp Store) / J.J. NEWBERRY (with snack bar) / MARKET BASKET supermarket / Bank of America / Berland's Shoes / Betsy Ross Fountain Restaurant / Comar's Children's Shoes / David Platte Company Record & Appliance / Doctor Martin Robin, Optometrist / Dorothe' Maternity Shop / Empire Silk Stores / Ewart's Men's Shop / Henry's Fashion Lane / Juliette Candies / Lawson's Jewelers / Lee's Children's Shop / Longs Drugs (with luncheonette) / Maron's Drapery Service / Melody Dress Shop / Sally Shops ladies' wear / Thom McAn Shoes / Thornton Shoe Store