In 1931, the citizens of Granada Hills, California were debating whether to change the name of their community. To encourage people to move to the area, the Granada Pavilion was demolished and replaced by the California Trust Co. The area was also promoted as a rabbit breeding colony, with most of the eighty houses built in 1927 having barns suitable for raising rabbits. The Grenada Chamber of Commerce was quickly established and joined the West Valley Associated Chambers of Commerce.
One of its members, Tilton, held the position of secretary for fifteen years and was president between 1946 and 1947. To attract more people to the area, a large pavilion was constructed east of the district headquarters and passengers were offered free rides from Los Angeles, in addition to a meal, by bus. The Granada building housed several businesses, including a cafeteria and another market, but most of them were short-lived. Edwards and Wildey Company, important subdividers of the time, took over the Granada area after constructing a service station on the corner of Chatsworth and Shoshone. In 1927, they launched the Granada business district.
Tilton was active in the Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations. The Granada school closed in 1932 and the children were taken by bus to the O'Melveny school in San Fernando. The Granada Pavilion served as a meeting place for the Chamber of Commerce, the Women's Club and the Granada Rabbit Association. Today, Granada Hills is a vibrant community with a rich history. It is home to numerous businesses, schools, parks, and recreational facilities.
The neighborhood organization continues to be an important part of life in Granada Hills, providing support for local businesses and residents alike. The organization works to promote economic development and foster a sense of community among its members. Granada Hills is an excellent example of how a neighborhood organization can help create a thriving community. Through its efforts to attract new residents and businesses, it has helped make Granada Hills one of the most desirable places to live in California.
