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

Montrose Shopping Park Association

— Historic Montrose —

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026

1. Montrose Shopping Park Association Marker

Inscription.
With the burgeoning popularity of shopping malls in the 1950s, small business districts started to wane. Faced with this dilemma, the Montrose business owners banded together and formed the Montrose Shopping Park Association in 1968, only the fifth Business Improvement District in the nation. In the years since, the MSPA has been instrumental in keeping Montrose thriving, not only financially but also socially by sponsoring events like the annual Arts and Crafts Festival and weekly Harvest Market.

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 1968.

Location. 34° 12.405′ N, 118° 13.873′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Montrose. It is on Honolulu Avenue west of Ocean View Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2425 Honolulu Ave, Montrose CA 91020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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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: Hollywood Location (a few steps from this marker); Montrose Shopping Park Redevelopment (within shouting distance of this marker); Honolulu Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); No More Parking Meters (within shouting distance of this marker); Faye’s (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Last Remaining Homes (about 500 feet away); Zwick’s Plaza (about 600 feet away); City Hall Coffee Shop (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026

2. Montrose Shopping Park Association Marker

Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026

3. Dedication Plaque

This Montrose History Walk is sponsored by the Montrose Shopping Park Association, with special assistance by Steve Pierce. It was written by Robert Newcombe and Michael Lawler.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026

4. Dedication Plaque

Montrose Shopping Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026

5. Montrose Shopping Park

Montrose History Walk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

6. Montrose History Walk

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 7, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on February 18, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.