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

Shopping Bag

2256 Honolulu Ave

— Historic Montrose —

Shopping Bag Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. Shopping Bag Marker

Inscription.
Originally an open, stall-style market that was typical of the 1930s, the Shopping Bag moved to this site in the 1950s with much fanfare. The large white tower on top of the building sported a neon sign which, at the time, could be seen from great distances with no trees to obstruct the view. Some local historians believe that the large Shopping Bag sign is still on the front of the building simply boxed in and covered when the store closed at this location in the 1970s.

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.

Location. 34° 12.314′ N, 118° 13.618′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Montrose. It is on Honolulu Avenue near Market Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2256 Honolulu Ave, Montrose CA 91020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and

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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: Safeway (a few steps from this marker); Baskin-Robbins (within shouting distance of this marker); Reinhart Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abe’s Lock and Key (about 300 feet away); Gelsinger's (about 400 feet away); Street Lamps (about 400 feet away); Montrose Vietnam War Memorial (about 400 feet away); National Flag Week (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026

2. Shopping Bag Marker

The marker lays flat in the landscaping.

Shopping Bag — Former Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026

3. Shopping Bag — Former Location

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.