Montrose in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Zwick’s Plaza
Lt. Leland C. Zwick · 1920-1943
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Lt. Charles C. Zwick · 1921-1943
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025
1. Zwick’s Plaza Marker
Lt. Leland C. Zwick
Sept. 23, 1920 - Oct. 9, 1943
Lt. Charles C. Zwick
Dec. 18, 1921 - Nov. 12, 1943
Leland and Charles were well known in the Montrose community; growing up together, their brotherly love was unbreakable. They received their commissions in the U.S. Army Air Corps at the same time and were stationed near each other at bases located in the Mojave Desert. In their respective flying squadrons, each was acknowledged as a powerful leader. They died separately in plane crashes, thirty four days apart, while training at Lomita Air Strip in Southern California.
Erected 2008 by the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley; and the Crescenta Valley High School Air Force Junior ROTC.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 34° 12.37′ N, 118° 13.757′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Montrose. It can be reached from Honolulu Avenue east of Ocean View Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or
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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 Mexico’s Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: City Hall Coffee Shop (a few steps from this marker); Last Remaining Homes (within shouting distance of this marker); Faye’s (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Crescenta-Cañada Valley (about 400 feet away); National Flag Week (about 400 feet away); Montrose Vietnam War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Honolulu Avenue (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.
Regarding Zwick’s Plaza. The small retail/office building was named for the Zwick family,
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025
2. Zwick’s Plaza and Marker
The old Zwick family house was torn down in the early 1970s. The builder, John Bluff, who was also a pilot, named the building Zwick’s Plaza in honor of the Zwick family. In a final tribute, Mr. Bluff found the handprints the Zwick boys had left in cement when they were very young, and lovingly placed them in front of the fountain in the courtyard of the new building. The current location of the handprints is unknown.
Also see . . . Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley. (Submitted on June 19, 2025.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 23, 2025
3. Fountain in Plaza
courtesy HSCV
4. Zwick Boys Handprints from 1923
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025
5. Restaurant and Plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on August 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on February 16, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on June 19, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
