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

Last Remaining Homes

2339-41 Honolulu Ave.

— Historic Montrose - Est. 1913 —

Last Remaining Homes Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025

1. Last Remaining Homes Marker

Inscription.
Since the developers expected the Montrose business district to grow north along Montrose Ave, single family homes were built along Honolulu Ave. west of Ocean View Blvd. As the shopping park progressed westward, homeowners found themselves surrounded by retail shops. Some sold, some started businesses in their homes, and others simply remained as long as possible. The owners of this house rented out part of it to the Jiffy Button Hole Company, which sewed button holes for the clothing trade. Today this is one of the two remaining houses, and you can still see some of the home's features including the driveway, garage, and the bay window, now with a delightful view of a cinder block wall.

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: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 34° 12.371′ N, 118° 13.789′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Montrose. It is on Honolulu

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Avenue west of Ocean View Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2339 Honolulu Ave, Montrose CA 91020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Faye’s (a few steps from this marker); Zwick’s Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall Coffee Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Honolulu Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); No More Parking Meters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hollywood Location (about 500 feet away); Montrose Shopping Park Association (about 500 feet away); Vietnam War Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025

2. Last Remaining Homes Marker

markers in Glendale.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025

3. Last Remaining Homes Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 23, 2025

4. Bay Window

Bay Window, Driveway, and Garage image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 23, 2025

5. Bay Window, Driveway, and Garage

Rear of Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 23, 2025

6. Rear of Building

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.