Glendale, California, is a city known for its diverse cultural landscape, influenced by its immigrant history. Glendale is home to one of the largest communities of Armenian descent in the United States, with Armenian families having lived in the city since the 1920s.
Stages, Screens & Stacks: The Creative Institutions of Glendale
Glendale has served as a major production center for the American film industry, especially animation. It is home to Disneytoon Studios, Marvel Animation, and DreamWorks Animation. The
Alex Theatre is a performing arts center featuring live performances and film screenings.
Scenes & Soundtracks: Music, Film & Nightlife in Glendale
The Alex Theatre was Disney's favorite place during the 1930s to gauge audience reactions to his cartoons. Following his death in 1966, Disney was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The Glendale Galleria shopping mall opened in 1976 and was further expanded in 1982.
Streets as Galleries: Architecture, Landmarks & Public Art of Glendale
Important landmarks in Glendale include the Alex Theatre, Moonlight Rollerway, the Glendale Main Post Office, and the Glendale Transportation Center. The Museum of Neon Art (MONA), which focuses on historical neon signs, moved to downtown Glendale in 2016.
From Food Carts to Classics: The Taste of Glendale
Glendale's food culture includes a wide selection of international cuisines, including Filipino cuisine and Armenian cuisine. Zhengyalov Hatz, which serves zhingyalov hats, is the Michelin Guide's only Armenian restaurant in the United States.
