Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Echols House
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 13, 2026
1. Echols House Marker
Glendale Register of Historic Resources No. 141, 711 E. Mountain Street, built 1923.
Excellent example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style due to its outstanding design and retention of character-defining features.
Erected 2026 by City of Glendale. (Marker Number 141.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 34° 9.932′ N, 118° 14.779′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Mountain Street west of Geneva Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 711 E Mountain St, Glendale CA 91207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in The Valley (the San Fernando Valley), 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, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Glenoaks Blvd Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Homeland (approx. 0.6 miles away); Burkhard House (approx. 0.6 miles away); McCall’s House (approx. 0.7 miles away); 1441 Royal Boulevard (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lewis House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Wian House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Casa Adobe de San Rafael (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.
More about this marker. The plaque is not accessible to the public. This is private property.
Regarding Echols House. Enhanced by its castle-like crenellated tower, Echols House was designed
to take full advantage of the mountain and city views from its prominent
hillside lot. This two-story, eclectic interpretation of Spanish Colonial Revival was designed in 1923 by contractor Guy Worth Calkins for Frank Echols, who co-founded the Roberts & Echols Drug Store in 1903. Another notable resident, illustrator and animator Nino Carbé, who worked on such Disney classics as Fantasia
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 19, 2026
2. Echols House
This home has 50 steps to the front door, 4 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 2,625 Sq. Ft.
In 2022 it was designated Glendale Historical Landmark No. 141.
Also see . . . Wikipedia: Glendale Register of Historic Resources. Over 140 designated sites in Glendale. (Submitted on September 19, 2026.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
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