Burbank in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Tropico Strawberry Growers
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Tropico Marker
Tropico (South Glendale area) was the center of strawberries raised in Burbank, Glendale and Tropico from 1904 to 1908.
Strawberry growers organized an association in 1904. Near 600 acres had been signed up and Burbank receipts soared to $100,775.
At the height of the strawberry market, the "Tropico Beauty," identified by a specially illustrated label, was the pride of the growers.
In 1907, the association shipped 7,000 cases daily. The berry growers association controlled produce of 1,400 acres in strawberries, the majority of the acreage was in Burbank and Tropico.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 34° 10.341′ N, 118° 19.097′ W. Marker is in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Olive Avenue 0.1 miles west of South Victory Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1015 W Olive Ave, Burbank CA 91506, 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 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grangetto Winery (a few steps from this marker); The Mentzer House (a few steps from this marker); F-104 Starfighter (within shouting distance of this
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Also see . . . Gordon R. Howard Museum Complex. Open Saturday & Sunday 1pm - 4pm. (Submitted on May 15, 2024.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 29, 2024
2. Tropico Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. The Mentzer House
The marker is located behind the house, open Sat/Sun 1-4.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 431 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
