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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in The Valley (the San Fernando Valley) Region

 
By Craig Baker
Reagan Ranch Marker
1 ► California, Los Angeles County, Agoura Hills — Reagan Ranch — Malibu Creek State Park —
Near Lake Vista Drive just south of Mulholland Highway, on the left when traveling south.
A Future President’s Ranch By 1951, then actor Ronald Reagan purchased several parcels creating the approximately 357-acre ranch that spreads out before you and runs for 1.5 miles along Mulholland Highway. For the next ten years, . . . — — Map (db m236739) HM
2 ► California, Los Angeles County, Angeles National Forest — Creek Fire — Firefighters — Wildlife Waystation —
Near Little Tujunga Canyon Road 5 miles north of U.S. 210.
In dedication to the Firefighters who heroically defended Wildlife Waystation throughout the entire December 2017 Creek Fire. Our eternal gratitude for their selfless act of bravery - Cal Fire, Contra Costa County Fire, Los Angeles County Fire Dept, . . . — — Map (db m138093) HM
3 ► California, Los Angeles County, Angeles National Forest — Paradise Ranch — Cecil B. DeMille — 1963 —
On Gold Creek Road 1 mile east of Little Tujunga Canyon Road, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of Cecil B. DeMille, his Paradise Ranch was given by the Cecil B. DeMille Trust with the hope that it would be a Paradise for children. — — Map (db m218483) HM
4 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Abraham Lincoln Park — City of Burbank —
On Buena Vista Street at Verdugo Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Buena Vista Street.
Abraham Lincoln Park was named in recognition of the former use of this site as the Abraham Lincoln Elementary School which opened its doors in 1923. Originally, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School consisted of two classrooms and one kindergarten . . . — — Map (db m230358) HM
5 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Amelia Earhart —
On Verdugo Avenue at Buena Vista Street, on the left when traveling west on Verdugo Avenue.
Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer, author and women's rights activist. She was the 16th woman in the world to be issued a pilot's license and was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1936, she flew a customized . . . — — Map (db m230361) HM
6 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Big Boy — State of California Point of Historical Interest —
On West Riverside Drive west of North Pass Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This restaurant was built in 1949 by locals Scott MacDonald and Ward Albert and is the oldest remaining Bob's Family Restaurant in America. It was designed by respected architect Wayne McAllister incorporating the 1940s Transitional design of . . . — — Map (db m144320) HM
7 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Burbank Branch Railroad —
On Chandler Boulevard west of Mariposa Street, in the median.
When early settlers migrated to Southern California in the late 1800s, they saw the future potential of the fertile valley located twelve miles north of Los Angeles. In 1867, Dr. David Burbank purchased the land, which, in 1911, would become . . . — — Map (db m137688) HM
8 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Burbank City Hall —
On Olive Avenue at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east on Olive Avenue.
Burbank City Hall - April 18, 1996. This Property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m55763) HM
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9 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Burbank Post Office —
On Olive Avenue east of 1st Street, on the left when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m55762) HM
10 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Burbank Railway Depot — (site) —
Near Front Street near Olive Avenue.
On February 28th, 1873, Doctor David Burbank sold a right-of-way through his property for one dollar, in anticipation of the benefit that railway transportation would have on his property. This right-of-way provided the connection to Los . . . — — Map (db m246759) HM
11 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Burbank Veterans Memorial — Requiem — Sculptor: Erwin Binder —
On Riverside Drive east of Bob Hope Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Burbank's tribute to great Americans, the Defenders of the Constitution, yesterday, today and tomorrow. Funded by: A collection of proud patriots assembled by Mr. Bob Hope and Mayor Michael R. Hastings. May 27, 1988. . . . — — Map (db m246613) WM
12 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Burbank's First City Hall —
On Olive Avenue at Third Street, on the right when traveling east on Olive Avenue.
Burbank's first City Hall was built here in 1916. The building housed the offices of the City Council and City Manager, and was also home to the Police and Fire Departments. In 1943, these offices were relocated to the present-day City Hall across . . . — — Map (db m57665) HM
13 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Cartoon Network Studios
Near 3rd Street at Palm Avenue. Reported missing.
This marks the spot where Joseph Barbera christened the Cartoon Network Studios building with a bottle of champagne on 5/22/00. — — Map (db m249060) HM
14 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — City of Burbank Time Capsules — 2001 — 2026 — 2051 — 2076 —
On Olive Avenue at Glenoaks Boulevard on Olive Avenue.
City of Burbank time capsule, sealed on July 4, 1977, by the Burbank Bicentennial Committee. Dedicated to the citizens of Burbank in the year 2001. To be opened during their Independence Day celebration. City of Burbank time . . . — — Map (db m312304) HM
15 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Compass Tree Park —
On Lake Street at Providencia Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Lake Street.
In 1817, Spanish Padres planted four golden sycamore trees at a nearby location to mark the halfway point between the Los Angeles and San Fernando missions. It was customary for travelers to rely on natural features to reach their destinations . . . — — Map (db m238247) HM
16 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — F-104 Starfighter — Lockheed —
On Olive Avenue west of Lomita Street, on the right when traveling west.
The record-breaking F-104 Starfighter was created by Clarence L “Kelly" Johnson and his Advanced Development Projects engineering unit (the "Skunk Works") at the Lockheed-California Company in Burbank. Johnson received the Collier Trophy in 1959 . . . — — Map (db m118434) HM
17 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — F-104 Starfighter — 1954 — Lockheed —
On Tulare Avenue west of Hollywood Way, on the left when traveling west.
Designed by C.L. Kelly Johnson in 1952, the F-104 Starfighter made its initial flight in 1954 as the XF-104. It was the first production aircraft to fly at twice the speed of sound and held numerous airspeed and altitude records. On May 18, . . . — — Map (db m272604) HM
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18 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — F-117 Nighthawk — 1981 — Lockheed —
Near Tulare Avenue west of Hollywood Way.
[Contrary to] sleek aircraft designs preferred by Skunk Works founder Kelly Johnson, the F-117 Nighthawk's unique design enabled it to reflect radar waves. With its angular panels bolstered by an external coating of radar-absorbent material, . . . — — Map (db m272624) HM
19 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — F-22 Raptor — 1997 — Lockheed —
Near San Fernando Blvd south of Cohasett Street.
After nearly 44,000 wind tunnel test hours, 13,000 material sample tests, six years of development, and a trio of program rephasings mandated by Congress, the F-22 was finally airborne. The Raptor 4001, the first F-22 air dominance fighter, . . . — — Map (db m272623) HM
20 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Grangetto Winery —
Near Olive Avenue 0.1 miles west of South Victory Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
This Grangetto Winery sign was dug up when the owner who purchased a piece of the old winery property was digging for a swimming pool. Found in 1995, the sign had been buried for over 50 years. John Grangetto was born in Italy in . . . — — Map (db m272674) HM
21 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Huey — The Walt Disney Studios — Mobile Motor Generator —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
“Huey”, designed by Walt Disney Productions, bears the distinction of being the first of three Mobile Motor Generators built by the studio. The control unit was built from a full-scale mockup by Disney technicians in 1949. Being state . . . — — Map (db m174821) HM
22 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Johnny Carson Park —
On Bob Hope Drive 0.1 miles north of the Ventura Freeway (California Route 134), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the King of Late Night for 30 years of keeping America up late and laughing. — — Map (db m137687) HM
23 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — McCambridge Park Veterans Memorial —
On San Fernando Boulevard at Amherst Drive, on the right when traveling north on San Fernando Boulevard.
In memory of those founders and patriots of this country who served and gave their lives with unselfish bravery and devotion destroying tyranny and oppression thereby establishing and defending liberty and justice for all mankind. . . . — — Map (db m249984) WM
24 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Nitrate Film Vaults — 1939-2014 —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue.
This site once housed The Walt Disney Studios' original film vaults, which were built in 1939. These three original vaults were used as storage for the daily activities in the adjacent Cutting Building, playing an important role supporting . . . — — Map (db m246541) HM
25 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Olympic Flagpole —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue.
This official Olympic Flagpole was used at Squaw Valley, California in the pageantry ceremonies of the VIII Olympic Winter Games held in February 18-28, 1960. Walt Disney, Chairman of Pageantry. — — Map (db m246540) HM
26 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — P-38 Lightning — 1939 — Lockheed —
Near Tulare Avenue west of Hollywood Way.
First conceived in 1937 by Lockheed chief engineer Hall L. Hibbard and his then assistant, Clarence "Kelly" Johnson, the twin-boomed P-38 was the most innovative plane of its day. With its distinctive design, the P-38 was sleek but its twin . . . — — Map (db m272618) HM
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27 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — P-80 Shooting Star — 1944 — Lockheed —
Near Tulare Avenue west of Hollywood Way.
Conceived in 1943, the Skunk Works division in Burbank, CA was formed by innovator Kelly Johnson to build America's first jet fighter. German jets had appeared over Europe. Uncle Sam needed a counterpunch, and Johnson got a call. As with . . . — — Map (db m272621) HM
28 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — SR-71 Blackbird — 1963 — Lockheed —
Near Tulare Avenue west of Hollywood Way.
Setting records nearly every time it flew, the Blackbird achieved a sustained speed above Mach 3 on July 20, 1963, at an astounding altitude of 78,000 feet. The Blackbird was and remains the world's fastest and highest-flying manned aircraft. . . . — — Map (db m272625) HM
29 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Stage A — Sherman Brothers — The Walt Disney Studios —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue.
Sound Stage A was constructed in the summer of 1939 for live orchestra recording. Because of the studio's location near the Burbank Airport, special priority was given to soundproofing the building with state-of-the-art acoustics, including a . . . — — Map (db m246545) HM
30 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Stage Three — The Walt Disney Studios —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Stage three was built from 1953-1954 specifically for the scene in “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” in which “Nautilus” was attacked by a giant squid. The complex filming involved using wind, rain and waves to create a storm. The stage . . . — — Map (db m174848) HM
31 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Stage Two — The Walt Disney Studios — Julie Andrews Stage —
Near Buena Vista Street near Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Stage Two, built from 1947-1949 in cooperation with Jack Webb, was utilized as the production facility for the filming of the TV series "Dragnet". Construction of the stage was completed in April, 1949. Being one of the largest stages on . . . — — Map (db m174818) HM
32 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Stages B and C — The Walt Disney Studios —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue.
Sound Stages B and C were constructed in the summer of 1939 as the sound recording facility for animated films. Because of the studio's location near the Burbank Airport, special priority was given to soundproofing the building with . . . — — Map (db m246538) HM
33 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Stages Four and Five — The Walt Disney Studios —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue.
Completed in 1958, Stage 4 was first used in the filming of "Darby O'Gill and the Little People." Designed for special effects productions, the stage is equipped with special roof vents needed to compensate for extremely high lighting . . . — — Map (db m246580) HM
34 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Story Hardware —
On San Fernando Boulevard south of Olive Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
On this site in 1915, Thomas Story with sons Henry and Walter opened Story & Sons Hardware store. Thomas Story was one of Burbank’s earliest pioneers, arriving here in 1877. He opened Burbank’s first livery stable in 1899, and also farmed and sold . . . — — Map (db m144314) HM
35 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Sunset Canyon Country Club Gate —
On Country Club Drive at Sunset Canyon Drive, on the left when traveling east on Country Club Drive.
The Sunset Canyon Country Club opened in 1921 as a private nine-hole golf course and country club. In 1927 fire destroyed many club buildings. This arch was built in 1927 as an entrance gate for a new clubhouse. The City of Burbank owned the . . . — — Map (db m154850) HM
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36 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — The Animation Building — The Walt Disney Studios —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Animation Building, erected in 1939, served as the architectural and functional centerpiece of the studio. Designed in the “Art Moderne” style by architect Kent Weber, the building housed the animators and story staffs on the lot. . . . — — Map (db m168288) HM
37 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — The Camera Building — The Walt Disney Studios —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue.
The Ink and Paint, Camera, and Cutting Buildings were constructed in 1939 as part of the original studio facililty. Conceptualized by Walt Disney and architect Ken Weber, they were designed for function and flow of the animation production . . . — — Map (db m246579) HM
38 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — The Fantasia Stage — Stage One — The Walt Disney Studios —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Stage One was the only production sound stage built as part of the original Walt Disney Burbank Studios constructed during 1939-1940. The stage replaced a single smaller stage located at the Hyperion studios. Since the original focus . . . — — Map (db m174816) HM
39 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — The Hyperion Bungalow — The Walt Disney Studios —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Bungalow was built in 1935 as the original home of the Disney Publicity and Comic Strip Departments. It was constructed at the Disney Studios on Hyperion Avenue in Hollywood and moved to the Burbank location as part of the construction in . . . — — Map (db m174808) HM
40 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — The Ink and Paint Building — The Walt Disney Studios —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue.
The Ink and Paint, Camera, and Cutting Buildings were constructed in 1939 as part of the original studio facililty. Conceptualized by Walt Disney and architect Ken Weber, they were designed for function and flow of the animation production . . . — — Map (db m246543) HM
41 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — 7 — The Mentzer House —
Near Olive Avenue 0.1 miles west of South Victory Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Built 1887. Relocated in 1977. Original address 321 East Orange Grove. Historic designation June 20, 2013. Burbank Register of Residential Historic Resources #7. 1887 Mentzer House Built by the Providencia Land and Water . . . — — Map (db m246736) HM
42 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — The Moving Wall — Vietnam Veterans Memorial —
On San Fernando Boulevard at Amherst Drive, on the right when traveling north on San Fernando Boulevard.
The City of Burbank was proud and privileged to host the Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial at McCambridge Park from February 16 to February 22, 1998 under the leadership of Mayor Bob Kramer, a Vietnam Veteran. This monument marks . . . — — Map (db m249985) HM
43 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — The Shorts Building — The Walt Disney Studios —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Shorts Building was constructed from the two original Animation Buildings located at the Disney Studios on Hyperion Avenue in Hollywood. The two sections were moved to the Burbank site in 1939-1940 as part of the Studio construction . . . — — Map (db m174812) HM
44 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — The T.E.A.M. Building — The Walt Disney Studios —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue.
The T.E.A.M. Building (Technical, Engineering and Manufacturing) was constructed in 1955 as a machine shop and construction facility. It was here that the first "Imagineers" created the steam locomotives, the original monorail system, . . . — — Map (db m246542) HM
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45 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — The Writers Building — Warner Brothers Studios —
Near Olive Avenue at Pass Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Constructed in 1935 by Harry, Jack and Albert Warner, this building has been home to such celebrated Warner Bros. writers and filmmakers as William Faulkner · Howard Koch · Delmer Daves · Lillian Hellman · John Huston · Philip and . . . — — Map (db m177206) HM
46 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Tropico Strawberry Growers —
Near Olive Avenue 0.1 miles west of South Victory Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Tropico (South Glendale area) was the center of strawberries raised in Burbank, Glendale and Tropico from 1904 to 1908. Strawberry growers organized an association in 1904. Near 600 acres had been signed up and Burbank receipts . . . — — Map (db m246737) HM
47 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — U-2 — 1953 — Lockheed —
Near Tulare Avenue west of Hollywood Way.
The initial designs for what would become the U-2 were created by Lockheed engineering guru Clarence "Kelly" Johnson in 1953. Working under the cloak of secrecy in the famed Skunk Works division, Johnson envisioned a light high-altitude . . . — — Map (db m272629) HM
48 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Walt’s 100th —
Near Alameda Avenue at Buena Vista Street.
Walt Disney once said, "We should never forget that it was all started by a mouse." But we at The Walt Disney Company know it was all started by a man. He was born 100 years ago today, but his legacy as a storyteller and entertainer lives . . . — — Map (db m246544) HM
49 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank, Warner Bros. Studios — Stage 1 — The Ellen Stage — Constructed 1936 —
Near Warner Boulevard near Riverside Drive.
Features: The Life of Emile Zola, 1937. Jezebel, 1938. Dark Victory, 1939. The Letter, 1940. Now Voyager, 1942. Yankee Doodle Dandy, 1942. Princess O’Rourke, 1943. This is the Army, 1943. Mildred Pierce, 1945. The Treasure of the . . . — — Map (db m251146) HM
50 ► California, Los Angeles County, Burbank, Warner Bros. Studios — Warner Brothers War Memorial —
Near Warner Boulevard near Riverside Drive.
On June 27, 1942, the First Motion Picture Unit, U.S. Air Force, was officially constituted and activated by orders of the Adjutant General of the United States Army. The First Motion Picture Unit produced films for our soldiers . . . — — Map (db m217303) WM
51 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas — Brandon's Village — Gates Canyon Park —
Near Thousand Oaks Boulevard 0.6 miles east of Las Virgenes Road, on the left when traveling east.
This amazing playground has been made possible by the generous contributions of so many amazing people. Brandon was born on February 9, 1994 to Dina and Michael Kaplan. It was soon apparent that he had many physical and developmental . . . — — Map (db m261871) HM
52 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas — Century Ranch — Malibu Creek State Park — A Legacy of Hollywood Cinema —
Near Las Virgenes Road south of Mulholland Highway.
It wasn't only the hit TV series M*A*S*H that made this place famous. Hundreds of films, TV shows, and commercials have been filmed on location at Malibu Creek State Park. Such dramatic vistas, natural beauty, and versatile open space have beckoned . . . — — Map (db m145620) HM
53 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas — Los Angeles Pet Cemetery —
On Old Scandia Lane north of Ventura Boulevard.
Entrance, Los Angeles Pet Cemetery, Dedicated Sept 4, 1928. Site of Ground Breaking 10-13-96, Time Capsule. — — Map (db m303222) HM
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54 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas — M*A*S*H — Malibu Creek State Park — Surround yourself in the set of a beloved television series —
Near Las Virgenes Road south of Mulholland Highway.
M*A*S*H, a brilliant blend of drama and comedy — incorporating the universal theme of making do under difficult circumstances — drew a faithful audience that grew every year and landed the show in the pantheon of classic television. Four . . . — — Map (db m167580) HM
55 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas — Original El Camino Real Bell — and Hanging Tree —
On Calabasas Road near El Canon Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Original El Camino Bell, erected 1913 by Board of Supervision, and Oak Tree used to dispense justice. City of Calabasas Erected 1913 by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. — — Map (db m246167) HM
56 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas — The World's Stage —
Near Las Virgenes Road south of Mulholland Highway.
Close your eyes. Use your imagination. Listen carefully. Can you hear a director yelling, "CUT!"? Perhaps you hear the echoes of helicopters bringing in the "wounded" for medical treatment or the thunder of apes riding horses across the plains. . . . — — Map (db m303216) HM
57 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas — 7 — Calabasas Schoolhouse Bell — City of Calabasas Historic Landmark —
On Las Virgenes Road 0.2 miles south of Willow Glen Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Schoolhouse Bell once hung in the original Calabasas School, a one room Victorian style building with a bell tower, which was constructed in 1890 at 24454 Calabasas Road. Around 1925, a new Spanish Colonial Revival style structure was built . . . — — Map (db m156909) HM
58 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas — 1 — Masson House — City of Calabasas Historic Landmark —
On Mulholland Highway at Old Topanga Canyon Road, on the right when traveling west on Mulholland Highway.
William C. Masson received a land patent in 1904 for 160 acres during the "Homesteading Days” of the early 1900s. The Masson House was strategically located on Old Topanga Canyon Road, the only route to Santa Monica, where the Port of Los . . . — — Map (db m156885) HM
59 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas, Calabasas Highlands — 2 — The Benson House — City of Calabasas Historic Landmark
On Clover Trail just east of Canyon Drive, on the left when traveling east. Reported missing.
Completed in 1984 for Robert Benson, this dwelling was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry in the Deconstructivism style. This architectural style is characterized by its use of unrelated, disharmonious abstract forms, and experimental . . . — — Map (db m156936) HM
60 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas, Calabasas Park — 3 — The Rouse Residence — City of Calabasas Historic Landmark —
On Park Belmonte 0.5 miles west of Park Sienna, on the right when traveling west.
Jerold Lomax, FAIA, designed and built this single family residence for Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Rouse in 1973. The structure is constructed of 40-foot and 25-foot-long glue-laminated wood beams, supported by eight concrete pillars. For the time, this was . . . — — Map (db m156912) HM
61 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas, Greater Mulwood — 6 — Park Moderne Fountain — City of Calabasas Historic Landmark —
On Black Bird Way 0.1 miles south of Blue Bird Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Designed by the architect Jock Peters, the Park Moderne Fountain is the only remaining fountain constructed as part of the artists colony known as Park Moderne — a residential subdivision created in 1927 with 174 lots. The Art Deco era . . . — — Map (db m156932) HM
62 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas, Greater Mulwood — 5 — The Bird Path — City of Calabasas Historic Landmark —
On Black Bird Way 0.1 miles south of Blue Bird Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The Bird Path is part of the original Park Moderne housing subdivision created in 1927. With long narrow streets named for various birds, the tract was envisioned as an artist colony featuring footpaths, pools, fountains, and a pump house. The Bird . . . — — Map (db m156927) HM
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63 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas, Woodland Hills — King Gillette Ranch — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Visitor Center —
Near Mulholland Highway 0.1 miles east of Las Virgenes Road, on the right when traveling east.
Now the hub of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, the King Gillette Ranch was once an estate belonging to King Camp Gillette, who invented the disposable razor blade. Gillette bought the property in 1926 and commissioned . . . — — Map (db m191215) HM
64 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas, Woodland Hills — Mulholland Scenic Corridor — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area —
On Mulholland Highway 1.4 miles east of Las Virgenes Road, on the right when traveling east.
Mulholland road was built in the 1920s "to take Angelinos from the city to the ocean.” From parkway vista points you can see panoramas of the city, mountains and beaches, or hike trails into pockets of wilderness hidden in the . . . — — Map (db m167575) HM
65 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale — 62 — Bonetto House —
On Manhattan Avenue west of La Crescenta Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Historic Thomas and Florence Bonetto House, 2819 Manhattan Avenue, constructed in 1931, Glendale Register of Historic Resources No. 62. The Bonettos were true community leaders and instrumental in the growth of the Crescenta Valley. — — Map (db m198188) HM
66 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale — 141 — Echols House —
On Mountain Street west of Geneva Street, on the right when traveling west.
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. — — Map (db m311401) HM
67 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Adams Hill — 111 — Adams Square Gas Station —
Near East Palmer Avenue at South Adams Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built in 1936 by Richfield Oil Corporation. Rare surviving example of a streamline moderne gas station, significant for its association with the development of Southern California car culture. — — Map (db m140830) HM
68 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Adams Hill — 5 — Richardson Home —
On Mariposa Street at Cypress Street, on the left when traveling north on Mariposa Street.
Home of W.C.B. Richardson, early developer and rancher, Santa Eulalia Ranch, 1873. City of Glendale Historical Landmark. — — Map (db m209749) HM
69 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Adams Hill — Wee Kirk o’ the Heather — Forest Lawn Glendale —
Near Glendale Avenue north of San Fernando Road.
This picturesque little church takes us back to the night when Douglas of Finland stood beneath Annie Laurie's window and sang to her the romantic love song which has since been sung and loved the world over. The Wee Kirk o’ the Heather pays . . . — — Map (db m232610) HM
70 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Chevy Chase — 23 — The Calori House —
On Chevy Chase Drive 1.6 miles east of Harvey Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Constructed 1926. Lloyd Wright - Architect. City of Glendale Historical Landmark. — — Map (db m209754) HM
71 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Chevy Chase — The Derby House —
On Chevy Chase Drive just east of St Andrews Drive, on the left when traveling east.
This property, Derby House, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. The Derby House - 1926. Lloyd Wright, architect. City of Glendale Historical . . . — — Map (db m209237) HM
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72 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Citrus Grove — 8 — Goode House —
On Cedar Street north of Broadway, on the left when traveling north.
Built in the 1880’s. One of the last remaining examples of Queen Anne-Eastlake architectural style in Glendale. Home of Ed Goode, 1897-1917, outstanding community leader. — — Map (db m143602) HM
73 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Citrus Grove — 17 — Hotel Glendale — National Register of Historic Places —
On Glendale Avenue at Broadway, on the right when traveling north on Glendale Avenue.
Constructed in 1925. Arthur G. Lindley and Charles Selkirk, architects. City of Glendale Historical Landmark. — — Map (db m210089) HM
74 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, College Hills — To the Memory of Those who Perished — September 11, 2001 —
On El Camino Real north of Mountain Street, on the right when traveling north.
Generations that know us not and that we know not of, heart-drawn to see where and by whom great things were suffered and done for them, shall come to this deathless field, to ponder and dream; and the shadow of a mighty presence shall . . . — — Map (db m293551) HM
75 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Crescenta Highlands — Ananda Ashrama — 5301 Pennsylvania Avenue —
On Pennsylvania Avenue at Markridge Road, on the left when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Ananda Ashrama was founded in 1923 as an extension of the Vedanta Centre, Boston, established by Swami Paramananda in 1909. Vedanta, India's ancient philosophy, teaches that our true nature is divine. All paths lead to the same . . . — — Map (db m239531) HM
76 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Crescenta Highlands — Anderson W. Clark — The Good Angel —
On New York Avenue 0.3 miles north of Foothill Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
In 1922, Anderson W. Clark, a retired Baptist minister and humanitarian, came to the Crescenta Valley. His plans to quietly retire were quickly altered. As the Great Depression began, Dr. Clark founded an organization, Crescenta . . . — — Map (db m275850) HM
77 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Crescenta Highlands — Crescenta Valley Park — German-American History —
Near Dunsmore Avenue south of Honolulu Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Between 1934 and 1957, most of this area in Crescenta Valley Community Regional Park, west of Dunsmore Avenue and south of Honolulu Avenue, was a private park owned by the German-American League. The private park, named Hindenburg Park in memorial . . . — — Map (db m156524) HM WM
78 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Crescenta Highlands — The McFall Oak — 2009 Station Fire —
Near Dunsmore Avenue 0.5 miles north of Markridge Road, on the left when traveling north.
In recognition of the leadership of Assistant City Manager Bob McFall to preserve this heritage oak during the 2009 Station Fire, the Community Services & Parks Department has designated this stately tree as "The McFall Oak." — — Map (db m239335) HM
79 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Downtown — 20 — Alex Theatre —
On Brand Boulevard south of California Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Alex Theatre has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. 1925 Theatre Building — Arthur G. Lindley & Charles R. Selkirk, architects. 1940 Marquee & Tower — S. Charles Lee, . . . — — Map (db m145347) HM
80 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Downtown — Glendale Main Post Office — Built 1932 —
On Broadway just west of Kenwood Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. This building is named in honor of Carlos J. Moorhead by Act of Congress, Public Law 105-88, November . . . — — Map (db m209982) HM
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81 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Downtown — 14 — Glendale Y.M.C.A. —
On Louise Street 0.1 miles north of Broadway, on the right when traveling north.
Established in 1919. Constructed in 1926. Designed by Clarence L. Jay and Lincoln Rogers. Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. City of Glendale Historical Landmark. — — Map (db m210004) HM
82 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Downtown — Korean Comfort Women Statue — Peace Monument —
Near Colorado Street east of Brand Boulevard.
In Memory of more than 200,000 Asian and Dutch women who were removed from their homes in Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, East Timor, and Indonesia, to be coerced into sexual slavery by the Imperial Armed . . . — — Map (db m138945) HM WM
83 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Downtown — 15 — Masonic Temple — Glendale —
On Brand Boulevard just north of Colorado Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Masonic Temple was dedicated on June 11, 1929 and served as a meeting place for several Masonic Lodges for nearly three decades. The building, constructed by J.V. McNeil, was designed by architect and engineer Arthur Lindley who was also . . . — — Map (db m214526) HM
84 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Downtown — 16 — Security Trust and Savings Bank —
On Brand Boulevard at Broadway, on the right when traveling north on Brand Boulevard.
Site of Glendale Depot of the Los Angeles Interurban Railway, 1904-1923, first six-story building in the city. Constructed by Security Trust and Savings Bank in 1923. Original property occupied by First Savings Bank of Glendale. — — Map (db m158123) HM
85 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, El Miradero — 87 — Casa de Carmen —
On Grandview Avenue at Mountain Street, on the right when traveling north on Grandview Avenue.
Built in 1925. Exemplary Spanish Colonial Revival home with elements of Moorish and Pueblo Revival styles. Built for local businessman Robert Jensen. Named for Mrs. Carmen Issai Ovanesian, noted local philanthropist for children's causes. — — Map (db m173515) HM
86 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, El Miradero — Doctors’ House — Circa 1890 —
On Brand Park Drive 0.2 miles north of West Mountain Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Doctors’ House, a Glendale Landmark, is named for the three prominent physicians Dr. G.V. Bogue, Dr. D.W. Hunt, and Dr. A.L. Bryant, and for Dr. L.H. Hurtt, chemist, who made it their home. One of the few remaining residences of Queen Anne . . . — — Map (db m156338) HM
87 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Glenwood — 77 — 1675 Ard Eevin Avenue —
On Ard Eevin Avenue at Cumberland Road, on the left when traveling north on Ard Eevin Avenue.
Glendale Register of Historic Resources No. 77. Built in 1924. Tudor revival-style residence designed by Alfred F. Priest, one of Glendale's most important early architects. — — Map (db m214552) HM
88 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Glenwood — 45 — Ard Eevin — "Beautiful Heights" —
On Mountain Street at Ard Eevin Avenue on Mountain Street.
City of Glendale Register of Historic Places No. 45. Manor home of Daniel & Margaret McPeak Campbell, a 25 to 50 acre early citrus ranch. Pioneer city banker, developer of area in 20's/30's, and community philanthropist. Children: Daniel . . . — — Map (db m214542) HM
89 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Glenwood — 21 — Bel Aire — 727 Kenneth Road — Jones House —
On Kenneth Road just west of Virginia Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1922 by Mattison Boyd Jones, businessman, politician, and community leader. Home and gardens frequently used as background for motion pictures, television, and commercial filming. — — Map (db m163467) HM
90 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Glenwood — 64 — Wheeler House —
On Cumberland Road at Cleveland Road, on the left when traveling west on Cumberland Road.
Glendale Register of Historic Resources No. 64. 922 Cumberland Road. Built in 1932. Excellent example of Spanish Colonial revival style architecture. — — Map (db m214553) HM
91 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Grand Central — Grand Central Air Terminal — 1930 —
On Air Way 0.2 miles south of Sonora Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Grand Central Air Terminal is an intact example of an early airport passenger terminal and serves as a physical record of pivotal events that helped shape the development of air travel and the aviation industry in Southern California. The air . . . — — Map (db m137664) HM
92 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Greenbriar — 75 — McCall’s House —
On Royal Boulevard just west of Moreno Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Built in 1936. French revival-style design adapted by local architect Merrill Baird and featured as the “Home of the Month” in the September 1936 issue of McCall's magazine. — — Map (db m173521) HM
93 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Greenbriar — 84 — 1441 Royal Boulevard — Glendale Register of Historic Resources No. 84 —
On Royal Boulevard at Imperial Dr, on the left when traveling west on Royal Boulevard.
Built in 1931. Excellent example of Spanish Colonial Revival style architecture due to its outstanding design and retention of character-defining features. — — Map (db m174062) HM
94 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Greenbriar — 98 — Burkhard House —
On Royal Boulevard west of Moreno Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Built in 1949. Designed by Paul Burkhard, Jr. Modern style home built for former mayor Paul Burkhard, Sr. — — Map (db m173519) HM
95 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Greenbriar — 68 — Lewis House —
On Royal Boulevard north of Del Monte Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1927. Excellent example of Mediterranean Revival architecture. Residence of world heavyweight wrestling champion Ed “Strangler” Lewis between 1933 and 1940. — — Map (db m137362) HM
96 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Greenbriar — 43 — Wian House —
On Royal Boulevard west of Verdugo Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
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 — — Map (db m311411) HM
97 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Rossmoyne — 36 — Glenoaks Blvd Bridge — Vierandeel Bridge — Glendale Historical Landmark —
On Glenoaks Boulevard west of Glendale Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Historic Bridge Glenoaks Blvd Bridge 1937 — — Map (db m311702) HM
98 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Rossmoyne — 25 — Homeland — Built in 1926 —
On East Mountain Street at Greenbrier Road, on the right when traveling east on East Mountain Street.
Mansion built by W. F. Markham, developer and inventor of the Markham Air Rifle at Plymouth, Michigan in 1886. Gardens formerly used as bird sanctuary. — — Map (db m137558) HM
99 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Somerset — Somerset Farm —
On South Verdugo Road at East Windsor Road, on the right when traveling south on South Verdugo Road.
Site of Somerset Farm, home of John Calvin Sherer from 1882 to 1949, an early settler and a founder of Glendale, California. — — Map (db m138929) HM
100 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Tropico — Glendale Station Clock — Oak of Peace —
Near West Cerritos Avenue at El Bonito Avenue.
The General Andres Pico Oak Tree once stood in Rancho San Rafael in an area that later became part of the City of Glendale. This tree played a significant role in the history of California. On January 11, 1847, representatives of Los Estados Unidos . . . — — Map (db m128302) HM

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