In a vintage exterior view, the mall's "New Generation" Penneys is seen on the left. It was the chain's largest suburban store between August 1967 and October 1971.

Photo from R. & C. Hakanson

Macy's California anchored SUNVALLEY CENTER with a 3-level (233,000 square foot) department store. It opened for business in August 1967.

Photo from R. H. Macy & Company Annual Report 1969

Our first SUNVALLEY layout depicts the 1st Level Mall as it was configured in 1969. At the official dedication of the shopping hub in 1967, the gargantuan 1.2 million square foot facility was hailed as A Special New World of Shopping. There were "soaring sculptures", "sparkling fountains" and "exciting murals." The vast parking area could accommodate 7,500  autos.