Old Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Exchange Alley

Photographed By Adam Margolis

1. Exchange Alley Marker

Inscription. Named for the "Exchange Block Building" at 13-27 East Colorado Boulevard whose most important business was the Carlton Hotel, a first-class business hotel established in 1886. On the first floor were Harper & Reynolds Hardware Company and Alexander Cruikshank's Dry Goods Store, later known as "The Bon Accord." In 1904, The First National Bank of Pasadena moved from the northwest corner to the northeast corner of Colorado Boulevard and Fair Oaks Avenue, thereby locating it immediately south of Exchange Alley.

Erected by One Colorado.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 34° 8.778′ N, 118° 9.019′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Old Pasadena. Marker is on S. Fair Oaks, on the right when traveling north. Located on the One Colorado Parking Structure and Exchange Alley. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: S Fair Oaks, Pasadena CA 91105, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pasadena City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercantile Place (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kendall Alley (about 300 feet away); Edwin Alley

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(about 400 feet away); Hayes Alley (about 400 feet away); Hugus Alley (about 400 feet away); McCormick Alley (about 400 feet away); First Salvation Army Meeting (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

Photographed By Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

2. Exchange Alley Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

3. Exchange Alley Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

4. Exchange Alley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 626 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 5, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.