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

Gelsinger's

2209 Honolulu Ave

— Historic Montrose —

Gelsinger's Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026

1. Gelsinger's Marker

Inscription.
In 1938 Pete Gelsinger operated the meat counter in the Economy Market. When the market closed, Gelsinger opened Gelsinger's Meats in the store next door for nearly 50 years. During this time, Gelsinger's Meats also sold to restaurants and other businesses initially in the Los Angeles area. The Gelsingers replaced the store with Zeke's Smokehouse restaurant in 2002, but they still supply their meats to restaurants around the world.

Erected by Montrose Shopping Park Association, Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley, and Boy Scout Troop 317.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 34° 12.312′ N, 118° 13.546′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Montrose. It is on Honolulu Avenue west of Montrose Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2217 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: Abe’s Lock and Key (here, next to this marker); Reinhart Building (a few steps from this marker); Potts Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocky Cola Café (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Montrose Founding (within shouting distance of this marker); Glendale and Montrose Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); Safeway (about 300 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, April 5, 2026

2. Gelsinger's Marker

Gelsinger's Location - 2209 Honolulu Ave image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026

3. Gelsinger's Location - 2209 Honolulu Ave

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.