Greenbriar in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Wian House
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Wian House Marker
Built in 1928.
Built by Robert E. Wian.
Childhood home of Robert C. Wian, founder of "Bob's Big Boy", 1928-1933.
Home of Stirling Silliphant, screenwriter, 1955-1964.
Glendale Historical Landmark No. 43
Erected 2002 by City of Glendale. (Marker Number 43.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 34° 10.025′ N, 118° 14.027′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Greenbriar. It is on Royal Boulevard west of Verdugo Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1410 Royal Blvd, Glendale CA 91207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s 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 once New Spain and also Mexico’s Alta
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lewis House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1441 Royal Boulevard (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); McCall’s House (about 600 feet away); Burkhard House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Homeland (approx. 0.2 miles away); To the Memory of Those who Perished (approx. 0.3 miles away); Echols House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Oak of Peace (approx. 0.9 miles 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 Wian House. At its peak in 1989, there were over 240 Bob's Big Boy locations throughout the United States. Most locations closed in the 1990s.
This Spanish Revival house is part of the Royal Boulevard Historic District, which consists of 30 homes built between 1923 and 1948.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - An original Bob’s Big Boy restaurant in Burbank.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 27, 2021
2. Wian House
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
