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

Miller Alley

By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2020

1. Miller Alley Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Believed to have been named for Lester F. Miller (1840-1922) who came to Pasadena for his health in 1884. He stayed on to develop a successful real estate business that specialized in subdividing home sites, small ranches and orange groves for the rapidly growing population of Pasadena. Miller was a charter member of the First Baptist Church.

Erected by One Colorado.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 34° 8.756′ N, 118° 9.104′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Miller Alley, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: West Colorado Boulevard, 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. First Salvation Army Meeting (here, next to this marker); Christensen Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Mills Place (within shouting distance of this marker); McCormick Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonham Alley

Miller Alley Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2020

2. Miller Alley Marker - wide view

The Miller Alley marker is visible on the left.

(within shouting distance of this marker); Edwin Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Fraser Alley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Martin Alley (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California.