Between 1906 and 1918, the San Fernando Valley Home Telephone Company and Sunset Telephone both operated in the Glendale area. A nasty court battle followed, which de Sowl decisively won in 1911 and the Pacific Electric was forced to suck lemons and come up with a new name. Scott's Furniture (seen on the left) is in the space where the California Theatre was once located (1928-1957). The DC-1 was specifically designed for TWA. Just across the mostly dry Los Angeles River he could see the Griffith Park Aerodrome's grass field, built in 1912. ), skirting Echo Park, through Edendale and the Pass between Elysian and Griffith Parks, over the trestles spanning Los Angeles River, through Tropico and then down the center of Brand Boulevard to the depot at Brand Boulevard and Fourth Street (today, Broadway), and finally further north on Brand to the end of the line at Mountain Avenue, the location of Casa Verdugo. Refer to Los Angeles Municipal Code . The Disney Corporation soon purchased the remaining land from the airport and have announced a 15-year plan to turn it into a corporate creative campus behind security gates. The Bliss stop was at the base of the Verdugo mountains, just after the Casa Verdugo stop (corner of Brand Boulevard and Mountain Street). Remember, your solar system energy production is offsetting just the kilowatt hour portion of your bill. (Early 1900s)+^^ - Old rail map showing the Bliss Station located om north Glendale, today's intersection of Brand Boulevard and Mountain Street (concrete base is still there). CITY HALL In the next step in the city's $28.5-million project to equip customers with smart meters that track real-time water and electricity usage, the City Council on Tuesday is set to . Contact Us. Young ran for a second term but lost to Frank Merriam, and left office on January 6, 1931. F. E. Ressegieu inspecting the completed basin. www.GlendaleWaterandPower.com, https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/waterworld-magazine/about/. (ca. Over the course of his 40-year career Weston photographed an increasingly expansive set of subjects, including landscapes, still-lifes, nudes, portraits, genre scenes and even whimsical parodies. (1937)* - View of an American Airlines DST (Douglas Sleeper Transport - an early version of a DC-3) prop plane carrying mail on the landing at the Grand Central Air Terminal, located at 1310 Air Way in Glendale. Bliss who with the help of his brother operated Bliss Ranch on the property. 1925)^ - Panoramic view of Glendale looking northeast from the Lyons Storage building near Central Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The, (1925)^ - Panoramic view of Glendale from Broadway and Maryland, looking southeast to Forest Lawn Cemetery with a closer view of the, (ca. I can better understand if the cable company charges a deposit, because . With Phase 1, GWP plans on replacing approximately 1,000 electric and 500 water meters. Just three years later he decided to build his own grass airstrip below his mansion. The Grand Central Airport Terminal was designed by Henry L. Gogerty in 1928 blending the Spanish Colonial Revival style with Art Deco influences. Men look at a severely damaged car, not far from homes (right), while other people are seen assessing other damage further down the street. +##, The concept for this airport probably began with Leslie Coombs Brand (18591925), a major figure in the settlement and economic growth of the Glendale area. Several businesses are seen in the area, including "Mac's", a cigar, candy and sandwiches store located at the corner. In 1900, Baugh sold the property to J.D. A painted sign advertising the new development of "Ranchos" is cut off in the foreground. Utility bill payments how, where, and when you prefer. The kiosk accepts cash, debit, and credit card payments. It later became the Glendale Sanitarium until 1924 when the building was razed.*. It is said that he developed a "quintessentially American, and especially Californian, approach to modern photography" because of his focus on the people and places of the American West. From 1920 to 1930, ten annexations brought the total area to 12,294 acres. Inform them of your request for having a spotter visit the location where you would like to have a measurement taken. 12 was one of four cars, nos. (ca. Book shelves can be seen along the back wall. Glendale Memorial Park Cemetery Library Parks, Facilities, & Trails Aquatics Recreation Centers/Programs Visit Glendale City Services City Court Code Compliance Environmental Protection Fire Department Neighborhood & Family Services Police Department Public Records Requests Public Transportation Street Maintenance Services (j` : $`TPAx& @c&FqGL U_1l2,?1x,f`mLc 3w .e`5Y[@ A2 With NEM, solar customers are eligible to receive a bill credit for any excess generation produced by their solar system and have the credit automatically applied to their account when it is needed. But what can I do, I need this to live! endstream endobj startxref It now houses a Chinese restaurant. Click HERE for contemporary view. His most important contributions to Glendale, though, was when he partnered with Henry E. Huntington to bring the Pacific Electric Railway, or the "Red Cars," to the area also in 1904. (ca. It was still open in 1956, but had closed by 1957. By 1959 the theatre was converted into a furniture store, Scott's Furniture. In October 1784, Jos Mara Verdugo petitioned Pedro Fages, Governor of Alta California, for a grant of land. Click HERE for contemporary view. The 1917 Nash Model 671 was the first vehicle produced to bear the name of the new company's founder. See solar power prices, savings and payback in Glendale. All installations of commercial PV systems and installations of 15+ kW CEC-AC residential PV systems need to follow the Guide for Applying for PV Interconnection and NEM (for commercial and 15+ kW CEC-AC residential systems), OR the Guide for Applying for Energy Storage Interconnection (for commercial and 15+ kW CEC-AC residential systems) if adding energy storage to an installed PV system. Click. Just north of the drugstore is the Alexander Theatre (later the Alex Theatre) before the S. Charles Lee remodel (1940) and the addition of a 100 foot Art Deco tower. It will greatly improve our services, help us develop smarter rate structures for our customers, and help our customers conserve energy and water," state Glenn Steiger, GWP General Manager. 1969)^ - Close-up night view of the Alex Theatre (originally known as the Alexander Theatre) located on Brand Avenue in Glendale. The James Bond film "Her Majesty's Secret Service" and "The Super Fight" of Marciano versus Cassius Clay are advertised on the marquee. This damaged section was near the former Grand Central Airport. Photo date: March 5, 1938. 1920)^ View looking north on Brand from Broadway. Glendale Savings Bank (previously First National Bank) can be seen in the distance. Electric car posts and wires fill the middle of the street. Today Glendale Fashion Center is anchored by Ross, TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack, Staples, and Petco. Austin worked to create an additional entrance into Glendale from Los Angeles and was able to convince L.A. and Glendale officials to change the name of this route to Chevy Chase Drive for the entire length of the street, as well as extend the street in various places. Utility bill: $ 170 Change. The crest was designed by Frank L. Engle.^. By creating an account you agree to the Hunker. The period 1930 to 1950 established many small annexations culminating in the 2,160 acre Whiting Woods and Verdugo Mountains annexations. 1938)^ - This view looking north on Brand at Wilson captures the Sontag, located at 200 North Brand. This group bought the City out, and Glendale finally had an official airport. And, planning for routine maintenance for continued energy production and safe operation of your new solar system must be considered. Government Departments Glendale Water and Power Solar. Security-First National Bank is on the left (originally the Security Trust and Savings Bank). Click HERE to see menu. (1925)^ - View looking north on Glendale's Brand Boulevard, when power poles were still located in the middle of the street. As a result of transportation innovations and the success of the restaurant, a commercial district was created in the Casa Verdugo neighborhood at the corner of North Central Ave. and West Stocker St. A theatre, various stores, a school, and a post office were established in the area, providing a solid economic foundation and increasing population growth that spurred residential construction. (ca. The city's population rose from 13,756 in 1920 to 62,736 in 1930. More meetings will be scheduled after phase 1 is completed. The Glendale Federal Savings Building was completed in 1959. The Baskin-Robbins ice cream parlors started as separate ventures of Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins, who owned Burton's Ice Cream Shop (opened in 1945) and Snowbird Ice Cream (opened in 1946), respectively. Snowbird Ice Cream offered 21 flavors, a novel concept at that time. Unlike the later Mexican land grants, the concessions were similar to grazing permits, with the title remaining with the Spanish crown.*^. The drive-in featured fried chicken, sandwiches, year round fresh fruit pies, breakfast, hamburgers and fountain service. Box 51111 Los Angeles, California 90051-0100. (ca. In 1953, Baskin-Robbins hired Carson-Roberts Advertising who recommended adoption of the number 31 as well as the pink (cherry) and brown (chocolate) polka dots and typeface that were reminiscent of the circus. (1930)* - View showing North Central Avenue in Glendale. *, The Glendale Southern Pacific Railroad Depot (now known as Glendale Amtrak/Metrolink Station) was designed in the Mission Revival Style by architects Maurice Couchot and Kenneth MacDonald, Jr. and built by the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1923; replacing an older one that dated as far back as 1883.^, Because of the depot's proximity to the film industry in Los Angeles and Hollywood, many movies have been shot there. 1927)^ - Aerial shot over Brand Boulevard looking north toward the Verdugo Mountains. GWP, you have me by my nuggets and you know it. It is located in a city park and is now furnished with furniture, cooking utensils and other relics of its time. Flights left at 4:00 p.m. and arrived at 7:00 a.m. the next day. Stools with blue posts and red seats, shaded by a blue-and-white awning. Address: 141 N. Glendale Ave. Glendale CA 91206 Website: http://www.ci.glendale.ca.us/ Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 5:30pm Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The photograph was probably taken in Glendale, but it is a Lockheed plane, made in Burbank.^ , The PCA-2 was the first rotary-wing aircraft to achieve type certification in the United States and was used in a number of high-profile activities including a landing on the White House lawn and the first flight across the United States in a rotorcraft. The airport was returned to private use, renamed Grand Central Airport, ceased to be profitable, and was closed in 1959 to make way for the development of the Grand Central Business Park, which today houses corporate offices of the Walt Disney Company as well as the headquarters for Walt Disney Imagineering. If the system is financed by a loan, or a lease, you will now receive both a utility bill and a bill from your third party finance agency. This commercial building is still standing, but its faade has been greatly modified. Named after Herbert Hoover, the school was built to serve the northern foothill area of Glendale, which had experienced a lot of development in the 1920s. The DC-2 was now the most luxurious airliner in the world. The first to pull the train was the former Reading Company T-1 class 4-8-4 #2101. CASE STUD GLENDALE WATER & POWER| 3 Background Formed more than a century ago, Glendale Power & Water (GWP) is a municipal utility located in Los Angeles County, California. C.C. Tropico was the name of the southern portion of Glendale, south of Windsor Road, between the late 1800s and 1918. Contact them to schedule an appointment. (1923)^ - Glendale, incorporated as a city in 1906, by 1910 had a population of 2,742. Government Departments Glendale Water and Power Solar, Guide to apply for PV Interconnection & NEM for under 15 kW CEC-AC systems. Its inaugural flight was on July 1, 1933, but it was nearly the last when both engines quit during the climb out. After modifications, the new plane met all of TWAs requirements, most importantly of which was to be able to fly with only one of the two engines. TWA placed an immediate order for 25 Douglas airliners, but with more refinements as the DC-2. (1911 vs. 2021) Brand Boulevard looking North at Broadway. There are also LACWD Boundary Maps available to verify if the subject property is within our service area. This is Glendale's first movie & vaudeville house. Originally, the property was occupied by First National Bank of Glendale. The city of Glendale retains some interest in aviation, for it is part owner of the Bob Hope Airport (formerly "Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport").*^. This building was lost to the 1971 Sylmar Earthquake. Commercial structures on both sides of the street are principally two-stories in height. It was forecast to have a cruising speed of 80 mph and would accommodate 40 passengers and 5 crew. The dirigible was to be powered by oil and driven by steam-turbine, using one rotary blower, which would create a vacuum, instead of traditional propellers. Slate also constructed a metal hangar, the largest built in the United States at the time. Scheduling: Section 2.3.4. In the 1970s, the chain went international, opening stores in Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Australia. Glendale Water & Power was the first utility in the nation to execute a contract with the Department of Energy for an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Smart Grid grant in the amount of $20M. Include the dates and times that best fit your schedule, along with your contact information. They fondly told how he politely by-passed invitations from Very Important People, and went to lunch day after day with the crew. After WWII they sold it to the Good Humor Company who later sold it to Lipton in the 1960s. 4433 0 obj <> endobj City of Glendale Water & Power Electrical Services Customer Service Engineering 141 N. Glendale Ave., 4th Level Glendale, CA 91206 Customer Service Engineering Switchgear and Meter Panel Approval (818)548-3921 Fax (818)240-4754 Yes! A solar module has an estimated life of 20 or more years. The NE corner of Brand and Broadway was the site of the Glendale depot of the Los Angeles Interurban railway, 1904-1923. The only requirement was that guests had to arrive in their own planes and bring passengers. Utility provider: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Change. The original campus, with the exception of the auditorium and physical education facilities, was demolished in 1966 being replaced by a new facility which was completed in 1969. In the background at left, a tall rectangular control tower is visible. Click. With the Galleria's completion, shoppers in Glendale could choose from among such department stores as The Broadway, Buffum's, J. C. Penney, Mervyn's and Nordstrom's. ", Charles Nash convinced the chief engineer of GM's Oakland Division, Finnish-born Nils Eric Wahlberg, to move to Nash's new company. WEBSITE DESIGN BY GRANICUS - Connecting People and Government. . Ingersoll Publications bought the papers in 1980. Programs range from classical and contemporary concerts, theatre, dance, comedy, fundraising and special events as well as TV and film productions and industry related award presentations. Operating in this location until April of 1921, de Sowl and the Pacific Electric both sold out to a consortium of three school teacher sisters, Ida , Jeannette and Myrtle Baldwin from Dayton, Ohio. The combined transaction for the two properties being described as the largest real estate deal to date in Glendale area for the considerable sum of $100,000. The Casa Verdugo name remained a potent one in L.A. restaurant up into the 1960s. By that time, however, Piedad Yorba de Sowl had long passed, dying at the age of 84 in 1948. Her former home and restaurant, however, has survived, an accomplishment as remarkable as the woman herself, and remains today a treasured landmark in northern Glendale (1235 North Louise Streetat the corner of Randolph).^* Click HERE for contemporary view. This design would continue through the 1951 model year, with an updated design offered in 1952. Once these Interconnection Applications are reviewed and approved by the GWP Solar Team, the plans for these installations will be forwarded to Building & Safety for plan check and permit issuance. Though the structure is long gone, a medical clinic still occupies the lot just south of the Sears today. You will still receive a bi-monthly utility bill. In 1886, Brand came to California to take advantage of its first boom period. On the right in the distance, the Alexander Theatre with its original facade is visible. We are of the belief that this information should be made available to everyonefor free, without restriction, without limitation and without advertisements. hbbd``b`>$ H & $dAZ@PQH9C' . E.C. Although incentives are no longer offered, GWP continues to make NEM available to customers who are interested in installing solar photovoltaic systems in their home or business. Its length was increased by two feet to allow for an extra row of seats that increased total seating to 14. and La Cienega Blvd. Abstract The City of Glendale's Advanced Metering Infrastructure Smart Grid Initiative project involved system-wide deployment of advanced meters; meter data management system; use of customer systems and in-home displays; installation of distribution automation equipment systems; enterprise computers systems, including outage management/distribution management system, enterprise service bus . It was located on what is now Broadway Avenue. Bob's Big Boy restaurant chain was founded by Bob Wian in Southern California in 1936, originally named Bob's Pantry. The first store that adopted the new 31 look was 804 North Glendale Ave. in Glendale, in March 1953. Americana at Brand owner Rick Caruso and his company, Caruso Affiliated, bought the 1920s-era Masonic temple right across the street from the Americana and renovated the building. The repurposed Art Deco building now houses the commercial real estate firm CBRE. 1929)* - Aerial view of Grand Central Aiport in Glendale on U.S. Army Air Force Day. Lowe and Wilson in the foreground, while far to the east Mt. (ca. hb```^f ) ,@qeJNLw^(PDB\7P "VI})9|6 }B9LJ,g. *^, The area just south of Montrose was mostly orchards and vineyards owned by William Sparr. Water meters are less complex than the electric meters, and utilize much of the same technology that GWP is putting in place for its electric meters The Glendale Sears features large sign towers, glass brick window panels and a long series of display windows covered by an awning along the street. The kiosk is open 24/7, 365 days per year and your payment will be immediately applied to your account. Casa Adobe de San Rafael has been designated a California Historical Monument (No. It flows southeast along the eastern edge of the Verdugo Mountains, then south through a pass between those mountains and the San Rafael Hills, and finally west to ultimately join the Los Angeles River just northeast of Griffith Park. For Registered Civil Engineers preparing water plans for water system improvements, LACWD has Title Sheets and Plans Sheets in AutoCAD format or Microstation format available on this page. Click HERE to see Contemporary Google View. 1930s)^* - Birdseye view of a crowd along the runway at the Grand Central Air Terminal in Glendale. On May 1, 1923 the original Casa Verdugo Restaurant (formerly the Sepulveda adobe), located in what is now the 1200 block of North Maryland Avenue, was demolished. PV Generation meters and Energy Storage meters will no longer be required when: installing an under 15 kW CEC-AC sized residential PV system Inside the kit was two fr