In 1798 Corporal Jose Maria Berdugo (later changed to Verdugo) established
title to the Rancho San Rafael. The Rancho included most of present day
Glendale, Burbank, Eagle Rock and Highland Park. In 1831, Jose Maria
Verdugo died and passed the Rancho San Rafael to his son and daughter
(Julio and Catalina). It was not until 30 years later (1861) that Julio and Catalina divided the Rancho between
them. A series of smaller divisions took place until a court decision known as the "Great Partition" was made in
1871 dissolving the Rancho San Rafael. As smaller parcels were created, many homes and businesses were
developed. Six individuals contributed land to create the original 150 acre townsite which was named Glendale.
This was platted, filed and recorded,with the County Recorder as the "Town of Glendale" in 1887.......<more info>