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

Hugus Alley

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 11, 2025

1. Hugus Alley Marker

Inscription. Named for John W. Hugus (1836 - 1901), a wealthy and prominent rancher, businessman, and philanthropist who shared ownership in the Hugus and Bonham Block (45 West Colorado Boulevard) with Perry Bonham.

Erected by One Colorado.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 34° 8.772′ 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 Hugus Alley and Miller Alley, on the right when traveling west on Hugus Alley. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Miller Alley, 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller 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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edwin Alley (about 300 feet away); Fraser Alley (about 400 feet away); Exchange Alley (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

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2. Hugus Alley Marker

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Photographed by Craig Baker, June 11, 2025

3. Hugus Alley and Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis

4. Hugus Alley

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 1,030 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on April 3, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.