Montrose near Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Street Lamps
Historic Montrose
| | Established 1913 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025
1. Street Lamps Marker
In 1950, the old street lights were torn down and replaced with cement posts, which were, in turn, replaced during the redevelopment in 1967. In the 1980s, all the street lamps were removed and replaced with just nine, 60 foot tall, stadium-style masts. As the trees grew, however, they blocked the lights, casting huge shadows on the streets at night. In 2005, the MSPA lobbied the city of Glendale to replace those lights with reproductions manufactured from the same molds as the original Montrose street lamps.
Erected by Montrose Shopping Park Association, Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley, and Boy Scout Troop 317.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 34° 12.326′ N, 118° 13.693′ W. Marker is near Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Montrose. It is at the intersection of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Honolulu Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2338-2312 Honolulu Ave,
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Regionally, this marker is 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: Montrose Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); National Flag Week (a few steps from this marker); The Crescenta-Caρada Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Baskin-Robbins (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City Hall Coffee Shop (about 400 feet away); Shopping Bag (about 400 feet away); Zwicks Plaza (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025
2. Street Lamps Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025
3. Street Lamps and Marker
The marker is at lower right.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
