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

No More Parking Meters

— Historic Montrose —

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. No More Parking Meters Marker

Inscription.
One of the major goals of the redevelopment of the Shopping Park was to move the parking off Honolulu Ave to lots behind the businesses. So Glendale bought homes behind the stores and replaced them with parking lots. To accommodate these, many businesses were forced to build rear entrances. In the 1980s, the MSPA caused a stir when it removed the parking meters from these parking lots. It proved to be a smart move, though, making Montrose more convenient for shoppers. So consider spending those extra quarters in your favorite shops.

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° 12.381′ N, 118° 13.841′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Montrose. It is on Honolulu Avenue near Wickham Way, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2400 Honolulu Ave, Montrose CA 91020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Honolulu Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Hollywood Location (within shouting distance of this marker); Faye’s (within shouting distance of this marker); Montrose Shopping Park Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Last Remaining Homes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Montrose Shopping Park Redevelopment (about 300 feet away); Zwick’s Plaza (about 400 feet away); City Hall Coffee Shop (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026

2. No More Parking Meters Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026

3. No More Parking Meters Marker

Montrose Shopping Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026

4. Montrose Shopping Park

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 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 7, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.