Glendale, CA
Music connected to Glendale
About Glendale
- • Chris Cornell, Soundgarden's frontman, was born in Glendale, California.
- • IHOP, the International House of Pancakes, was founded in Glendale in 1958.
- • The arrival of the Pacific Electric Railway connected Glendale to Los Angeles.
- • Forest Lawn Memorial Park is a famous cemetery known for its art and celebrity burials.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted Glendale's real estate market and development.
- • "Glendale" was chosen in 1887; it incorporated in 1906, meaning "glen" and "dale."
- • With over 196,000 residents, it's the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County.
- • At 502 feet, the elevation offers pleasant views of the surrounding mountains.
- • Healthcare and retail are major employers in Glendale, providing many jobs.
- • Glendale feels like a sunny, family-friendly suburb with a touch of urban flair.
- • The Los Angeles Dodgers, a nearby MLB team, won the World Series in 2020.
- • Glendale Community College's football team won the 1946 Junior Rose Bowl.