1968 Hougen's history

Hougen’s Grand Opening

On March 29, Hougen's celebrated the Grand Opening with a Mexican fiesta atmosphere featuring a Mexican band, a draw for two to have a one week vacation in Mexico, 500 prizes, etc. This event marks the opening of another 30,000 sq. ft. added to the 10,000 sq. ft. built in 1959. The Dennison & Metcalfe Homes were demolished. The old "bowling alley" building next door was sold to the Taku Hotel for their expansion plans.