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

Business Park of Pasadena

William Henry Harrison

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 2, 2024

1. Business Park of Pasadena Marker

Inscription.
On this site stood the private residence of William Henry Harrison, 1882-1955, and the office of Harrison Realty Company.

Mr. Harrison was Pasadena's first black real estate broker and was a pioneer in eliminating segregation and discrimination in the ownership and enjoyment of property by blacks, latinos and asians. Through his untiring efforts and participation in numerous business and civic activities, he was a significant influence in the city, created many opportunities in housing and employment, and was a major factor in the improvement of the quality of life in Pasadena.

Dedicated to the principle of equality for all this 6th day of July, 1989.

Erected 1989 by Lincoln Avenue Project Area Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1989.

Location. 34° 10.182′ N, 118° 9.567′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in North Central. It is at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Washington Boulevard, on the left when traveling south on Lincoln Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1334 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena CA 91103, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jackie and Mack Robinson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pasadena Motorcycle Club Quonset Hut (approx. 0.6 miles away); La Pintoresca Library (approx. 0.6 miles away); Grace United Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); An Unforgettable Day (approx. 0.8 miles away); 1942 Rose Bowl (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Lutheran Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Gamble House (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

Regarding Business Park of Pasadena.
During World War II, Harrison kept up the property of many Japanese American neighbors, and returned it to them after they returned from internment camp.

Also see . . . Brochure for William Henry Harrison. Pasadena City College Digital Archives. (Submitted on November 3, 2024.)

Business Park of Pasadena and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 2, 2024

2. Business Park of Pasadena and Marker

On this site stood the private residence of William Henry Harrison and the office of Harrison Realty.

William Harrison image. Click for full size.

PCC Digital Archives

3. William Harrison

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.