Montrose in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Montrose Shopping Park Redevelopment
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Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026
1. Montrose Shopping Park Marker
In the 1950s, local retail began to dwindle as consumers flocked to shopping malls. Inspired by a visit to Grand Junction, Colorado to see what had been done to keep its business district afloat, the business owners hired Jack Simison to redesign Honolulu Ave. He took the bold and controversial move of removing street parking spaces and adding landscaped curb extensions to make the street feel less urban and more park-like. The entire project cost $380,000, about half of which was paid by the merchants themselves.
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° 12.402′ N, 118° 13.895′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Montrose. It is at the intersection of Honolulu Avenue and Las Palmas Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Honolulu Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2430 Honolulu Ave, Montrose CA 91020, United States
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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: Montrose Shopping Park Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Hollywood Location (within shouting distance of this marker); No More Parking Meters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honolulu Avenue (about 300 feet away); Fayes (about 500 feet away); Last Remaining Homes (about 600 feet away); Zwicks Plaza (about 700 feet away); City Hall Coffee Shop (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026
2. Montrose Shopping Park Marker
The marker lays flat in the landscaping.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026
3. Marker Location
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026
4. Montrose Shopping Park
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026
5. 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 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 7, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
