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
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. It 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.
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 Mexicos Alta California.
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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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2020
2. Salvation Army Marker
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 May 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
