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
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
For many years, a shack stood in the alley next
to the Reinhart Bldg. Originally a shoe shine
shop with a key business on the side, this
became Abe's Lock and Key, owned and
operated by Abe Goudeau, the first man of color
to own a business . . . — — Map (db m292644) HM
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
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
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
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
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
In 1943 brothers-in-law Burt Baskin and Irv
Robbins opened their second “Snowbird” ice
cream parlor here. In 1953, after a rapid
expansion throughout California, the company
changed the name to Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors.
As retail . . . — — Map (db m296871) HM
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
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
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
In the rear of Bobby's Coffee Shop (at 2272
Honolulu, later known as Edie's Cafe) was a
special room with a small table around which
local merchants and city employees ate and
discussed the topic of the day, which in the late
40s/early 50s . . . — — Map (db m276550) HM
When the Colonials of the American eastern seaboard were struggling to create and defend man’s most noble achievement in self government, the vast Pacific Southwest was a slumbering frontier. Barely six years before Paul Revere made his famous . . . — — Map (db m135165) HM
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
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
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
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
Known as Brand's Castle, home of L.C. Brand - pioneer and prominent developer in Glendale. Design by Nathaniel Dryden.
City of Glendale Historical Landmark. — — Map (db m56191) HM
Faye Snow owned several businesses in
Montrose, all specializing in women's apparel.
At one point, she lived in a second story
apartment here, above two of her stores. When
the 1971 Sylmar earthquake destroyed the
building, she replaced it . . . — — Map (db m291445) HM
In 1938 Pete Gelsinger operated the meat
counter in the Economy Market. When the
market closed, Gelsinger opened Gelsinger's
Meats in the store next door for nearly 50 years.
During this time, Gelsinger's Meats also sold to
restaurants and . . . — — Map (db m296793) HM
Developers Walton and Walters felt public
transportation would be a key piece to the
success of Montrose. In 1913 only a few
Angelenos had cars, and the Crescenta Valley
was a long way from Los Angeles. The
developers bought the existing . . . — — Map (db m292647) HM
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
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
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
The Glorietta Substation has served the Glendale community since 1954.
Now modernized, this electric facility will continue to provide
reliable service to Glendale residents far into the future. — — Map (db m289757) HM
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
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
Montrose is the most filmed location in the city
of Glendale, with television shows and movies
shot here regularly, including "NCIS Los
Angeles", "Sons of Anarchy," "Gilmore Girls,"
"Seventh Heaven," "Columbo," "Magnum P.I.,"
"The Wedding . . . — — Map (db m291440) HM
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
The Crescenta Valley evolved from isolated
ranches to a suburban community in a short
period of time. All but the youngest of the early
settlers moved here from somewhere else, of
course, since it didn't exist as La Crescenta until
Benjamin . . . — — Map (db m296921) HM
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
Since the developers expected the Montrose
business district to grow north along Montrose
Ave, single family homes were built along
Honolulu Ave. west of Ocean View Blvd. As the
shopping park progressed westward, homeowners
found themselves . . . — — Map (db m276557) HM
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
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
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
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
Miss American Green Cross was originally dedicated on May 4, 1928 to represent the American Green Cross Society. The early environmental organization was dedicated to the "saving of American's greatest asset-trees". The first chapter of the Society . . . — — Map (db m56198) HM
In late 1912, developers Robert Walton and
Frank Walters, after grading the land and
laying out the streets in an unusual circular
pattern, held a contest to name their new
development in the southeast corner of La
Crescenta. Eight people . . . — — Map (db m292648) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m296920) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m296919) HM
We the people of the Crescenta-Canada Valley, dedicate this plaque in solemn tribute to the service men who have given their lives in the defense of freedom in South Vietnam. May they rest in peace. May their sacrifice not be in vain.
June . . . — — Map (db m218226) WM
Montrose merchants Bill Bailey and Vito Cannella dreamed of establishing a
"It all started in Montrose" National Week of Recognition to honor the American flag. Supported by the Rotary Club, the movement gained national appeal, and, in 1966, . . . — — Map (db m218223) HM
One of the major goals of the redevelopment of
the Shopping Park was to move the parking off
Honolulu Ave to lots behind the businesses. So
Glendale bought homes behind the stores and
replaced them with parking lots. To
accommodate these, . . . — — Map (db m296918) HM
The Oak of Peace played an important role in the history of California.
It was at this site on January 11, 1847, that the surrender of the
Californios to the United States Army was arranged. Jésus Pico,
emissary of U.S. Lt. Colonel John C. . . . — — Map (db m234878) HM
The first retail structure in the new
development of Montrose was constructed in
1913 and opened to January of 1914. The original
tenant was T.O. Potts, who moved his general
store here from La Crescenta. By late 1915 Potts
moved across . . . — — Map (db m292639) HM
In 1923, C.J. Reinhart built the first 2-story
commercial structure in Montrose, with his own
office on the second floor. In the 1930s, the
building was home to Fairbank and Fee Pontiac,
displaying cars in what is now the dining area of
the . . . — — Map (db m292640) HM
In 1923, Theodore Belanger built a pharmacy
here. Over the years, Belanger and later owners
changed the façade many times, but it remained
a drug store until the 1980s, when it was
converted to a '50s style diner, the Rocky Cola
Café, which . . . — — Map (db m292649) HM
Montrose has been home to many markets over
the years, most of them small, mom and pop
type stores. One of the first chain store markets
here was a Safeway at this location. Compared
to the tiny square footage of sites like this, it's
no . . . — — Map (db m296869) HM
San Rafael Rancho, first granted to José Maria Verdugo, Oct. 20, 1784.
Catalina Adobe built about 1828.
And, General Andres Pico oak tree camp site, before he surrendered to General John C. Fremont, 1847.
San Rafael Ranch . . . — — Map (db m128201) HM WM
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
Originally an open, stall-style market that was
typical of the 1930s, the Shopping Bag moved to
this site in the 1950s with much fanfare. The
large white tower on top of the building sported
a neon sign which, at the time, could be . . . — — Map (db m296870) HM
In 1950, the old street lights were torn down
and replaced with cement posts, which were, in
turn, replaced during the redevelopment in 1967.
In the 1980s, all the street lamps were removed
and replaced with just nine, 60 foot . . . — — Map (db m275853) HM
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
The Montrose Vietnam War Memorial was the
first in the U.S. to honor soldiers who gave their
lives in that conflict. The Ledger newspaper's
Don Carpenter challenged the community to
fund this effort, and the response was so great
that the . . . — — Map (db m276559) HM
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
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
Lt. Leland C. Zwick
Sept. 23, 1920 - Oct. 9, 1943
Lt. Charles C. Zwick
Dec. 18, 1921 - Nov. 12, 1943
Leland and Charles were well known in the Montrose
community; growing up together, their brotherly love
was . . . — — Map (db m275861) HM
