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. It is on 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 S San Fernando Blvd, Burbank CA 91502, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley — the San Fernando Valley,

in Greater Los Angeles,

and in the Transverse

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Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 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); Burbank Railway Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Compass Tree Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Grangetto Winery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Tropico Strawberry Growers (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Mentzer House (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burbank.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Cartoon Network Studios (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

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 February 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,285 times since then and 68 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.