Tag Archives: Glendale
The front entrance to the former Southern Pacific Railroad station, 400 W Cerritos Ave, Glendale, California, 1983
I don’t normally post photos taken as recently as the 1980s, but apart from a couple of tell-tale details, this one could be from pretty much any time in the past hundred years, not specifically 1983. This is the front … Continue reading
Possibly the first Van de Kamp’s windmill bakery next to the Van de Kamp bakery and headquarters on at San Fernando Rd and Fletcher Dr, Glendale, California, 1936
Starting in the 1930s, the windmill-topped Van de Kamp bakeries were a common and welcome sight for hungry Angelenos in search of delicious baked goods. (And let’s face it, who isn’t?) But I suspect this one at San Fernando Rd … Continue reading
A ground crew member loads luggage into a Fokker F-32 aircraft at Grand Central Air Terminal, Glendale, California, circa early 1930s
In this evocative photo of yesteryear aviation, we’re watching a ground crew member loading luggage into a Fokker F-32 aircraft at Grand Central Air Terminal in Glendale. Western Air Express bought two of these in the early 1930s for their … Continue reading
Color photo of a Van de Kamp’s bakery at the corner of Verdugo Rd and Colorado St, Glendale, California, circa mid-1940s
I don’t have a date on this color photo of a Van de Kamp’s bakery at the corner of Verdugo Rd and Colorado St, Glendale, but I did find a website showing the history of the Ralphs supermarket logo. The … Continue reading
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Bob’s (Big Boy) Coffee Shop on the northwest corner of East Broadway and Maryland Ave, Glendale, California, circa 1950s
Most Angelenos who see that “Bob’s” logo immediately think of the chain of Bob’s Big Boy retro diners, like the one in Burbank that plays host to automobile meet-ups of lovingly restored cars. So I was surprised to encounter this … Continue reading
A horse and carriage wait outside the elaborate Glendale Hotel, Broadway, Glendale, circa 1890s
In the late 1880s, the Glendale Hotel opened on Broadway in Glendale. It was built in the popular late-Victorian style – very elaborate with lots of levels and planes and detailing. I don’t have a date on this one, but … Continue reading
The Glendale Sanitarium, Broadway Ave, Glendale, California, circa 1905
This impressive building on Broadway Ave in Glendale opened in the late 1880s as the 75-room Glendale Hotel. I would imagine it was one of those places that catered to East Coast people wealthy enough to escape the winters for … Continue reading
A Ford Model T automobile is parked in front a home in the Glen Oaks housing tract of Glendale, California, 1928
I do love coming across a pristine photograph from yesteryear and this one is a great example. A Ford Model T automobile is parked in front a home in the Glen Oaks housing tract of Glendale in 1928. I wish … Continue reading
Color photo looking along Brand Ave toward Wilson Ave, Glendale, circa late 1950s
In this photo we’re looking along Brand Ave toward Wilson Ave in Glendale. The pale green de Soto is from 1959, so this shot is from the very late 1950s. Maybe it’s the colors of the cars or the style … Continue reading
McDaniel Motor Company automobile dealership, 819 South Brand Blvd, Glendale, California, circa 1926
How’s this for a glorious example of 1920s automobile dealership architecture? This was the McDaniel Motor Company showroom at 819 S. Brand Blvd, Glendale. The car parked out front looks to be a 1926 Nash, and you’ve got to love … Continue reading