Montrose in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Potts Building
2200 Honolulu Ave.
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Photographed by Craig Baker, January 15, 2026
1. Potts Building Marker
The first retail structure in the new development of Montrose was constructed in 1913 and opened to January of 1914. The original tenant was T.O. Potts, who moved his general store here from La Crescenta. By late 1915 Potts moved across Verdugo Road to open a gas station and market. The next tenant was the first financial institution in Montrose, the Montrose State Bank. In the century since, the building has hosted many different businesses, but it still looks almost the same as it did in 1914.
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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 34° 12.301′ N, 118° 13.531′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Montrose. It is at the intersection of Honolulu Avenue and Verdugo Road, on the right when traveling east on Honolulu Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2200 Honolulu Ave, Montrose CA 91020, United
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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: Rocky Cola Cafι (a few steps from this marker); Montrose Founding (within shouting distance of this marker); Gelsinger's (within shouting distance of this marker); Abes Lock and Key (within shouting distance of this marker); Glendale and Montrose Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); Reinhart Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Safeway (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shopping Bag (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 15, 2026
2. Potts Building Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 15, 2026
3. Potts Building and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 15, 2026
4. Potts Building
The building is across the street, at far left.
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 15, 2026
5. Electric Trolley Barn
This historic building is located nearby at Anawalt Lumber, 3711 N Verdugo Rd.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 28, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
