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

Reinhart Building

2219 Honolulu Ave.

— Historic Montrose, Est 1913 —

Reinhart Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 15, 2026

1. Reinhart Building Marker

Inscription.
In 1923, C.J. Reinhart built the first 2-story commercial structure in Montrose, with his own office on the second floor. In the 1930s, the building was home to Fairbank and Fee Pontiac, displaying cars in what is now the dining area of the Black Cow Café.

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 1923.

Location. 34° 12.315′ N, 118° 13.559′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Montrose. It is at the intersection of Honolulu Avenue and Thompson Court, on the right when traveling west on Honolulu Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2223 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,

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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: Abe’s Lock and Key (a few steps from this marker); Gelsinger's (a few steps from this marker); Potts Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocky Cola Café (within shouting distance of this marker); Montrose Founding (within shouting distance of this marker); Glendale and Montrose Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); Safeway (within shouting distance of this marker); Shopping Bag (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 15, 2026

2. Reinhart Building Marker

Reinhart Building Marker Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 15, 2026

3. Reinhart Building Marker Location

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 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.