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

Miller Alley

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2020

1. Miller Alley Marker

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 34° 8.756′ N, 118° 9.104′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Arroyo. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Salvation Army Meeting (here, next to this marker); Hugus Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Christensen Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); McCormick Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonham Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Edwin Alley (within shouting distance of this marker);

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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.

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

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2020

2. Miller Alley Marker - wide view

The Miller Alley marker is visible on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 620 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.