By the late 1980s, the VALLEY WEST Montgomery Ward has been reconfigured as one of the Chicago-based chain's Specialty Stores. In this image, we see the unit as it appeared before it was given an exterior face lift.
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The original J.C. Penney (previously a Boston Stores) is seen in this image. It, too, would be given an exterior face lift in 1988.
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The mall's facade was also refurbished as part of the 1988-1989 redo. In this pre-renovation snapshot, some of the original sidewalks and exposed store service doors may be seen.
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This image shows the circa-1976 Boston Stores exterior. It would receive a new portico entrance during the renovation.
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