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

First Salvation Army Meeting

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2020

1. First Salvation Army Meeting Marker

Inscription.
The first meeting of
The Salvation Army
in Pasadena
was held at this site
February 2, 1888

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is February 2, 1888.

Location. 34° 8.757′ N, 118° 9.104′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Old Pasadena. Marker is at the intersection of Miller Alley and West Colorado Boulevard, on the right on Miller Alley. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Miller Alley (here, next to this marker); Hugus Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Christensen Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonham Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); McCormick Alley (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.

Also see . . . A Brief History of The Salvation Army. Time website entry (Submitted on February 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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First Salvation Army Meeting Marker - wide view, looking north on Miller Alley image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2020

2. First Salvation Army Meeting Marker - wide view, looking north on Miller Alley

The Salvation Army marker is visible on the right, and the Miller Alley marker is visible on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.