Almanac note · History and culture
Burbank has an aviation shrine tucked beside Valhalla
The Portal of the Folded Wings at Valhalla Memorial Park is a 1924 landmark that connects Burbank's airport edge with Southern California aviation memory.
Burbank has an aviation layer alongside its studios and sound stages, and one of the quieter landmarks is the Portal of the Folded Wings at Valhalla Memorial Park.
The building started in 1924 as a cemetery rotunda. It later became a shrine and small museum honoring people connected to early aviation. Its location makes sense once you notice the airport edge nearby. The National Register form places it at the end of Valhalla Drive, with the Burbank airport area just to the north.
On Burbank’s historic-properties list, the Portal sits beside City Hall and the old post office as a National Register resource. The place can be easy to miss from the street. It is quiet, but it tells a big local story: flight, industry, and memory are woven into this side of town.
Where to see it
Portal of the Folded Wings, Valhalla Memorial Park, 10621 Victory Boulevard. Confirm public access before visiting.
Official sources
Official source trail
Reviewed July 2, 2026
California Porch explains the path. The official source is still the place to confirm the current rule, fee, form, map, deadline, or office decision.
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