Burbank in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Story Hardware

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 16, 2012

1. Story Hardware Marker

Inscription. On this site in 1915, Thomas Story with sons Henry and Walter opened Story & Sons Hardware store. Thomas Story was one of Burbank’s earliest pioneers, arriving here in 1877. He opened Burbank’s first livery stable in 1899, and also farmed and sold real estate locally. When Burbank incorporated in 1911, Story became the first President of the Board of Trustees, an office corresponding to the current position of Mayor. Story died in 1937, but Story’s Hardware continued to operate on this site until 1986.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 34° 10.834′ N, 118° 18.487′ W. Marker is in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on South San Fernando Boulevard south of Olive Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 South San Fernando Boulevard, Burbank CA 91502, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Burbank Post Office (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burbank City Hall (about 500 feet away); Burbank's First City Hall (about 500 feet away); Compass Tree Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); F-104 Starfighter (approx.

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0.8 miles away); Burbank Branch Railroad (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sunset Canyon Country Club Gate (approx. 1.1 miles away); Amelia Earhart (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burbank.

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 16, 2012

2. Story Hardware Marker

It blends into the brick. It is just above the green bushes on the right.

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 16, 2012

3. Story Hardware Marker

Located on a condo next to the main entrance.

Thomas Story image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 16, 2012

4. Thomas Story

1st Major of Burbank

Story & Sons Hardware image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 16, 2012

5. Story & Sons Hardware

1927

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on January 10, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.