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

Braley Building

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

1. Braley Building Marker

Inscription. Built in 1906 for Edgar R. Braley, an influential figure in early Pasadena. Braley was a well-respected businessman who also served as a park, fire, and police commissioner. The Braley Building at 35 South Raymond Avenue was the former site of two earlier structures owned by Braley which housed his produce market and bicycle shop. The new building was home to Pasadena's first electric automobile dealership and was designed by C.W. Buchanan who interpreted the Chicago style detailing in the building's windows and decorative elements. The Braley Building was one of the first major rehabilitation projects in Old Pasadena and is individually listed in The National Register of Historic Places.

Erected by Esther & Keith Sinclair.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 34° 8.704′ N, 118° 8.958′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Old Pasadena. It is on South Raymond Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 South Raymond Avenue,

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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: Mercantile Place (here, next to this marker); Plotkin Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mercantile Place (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Site of Throop University (about 400 feet away); Castle Green (about 400 feet away); Greetings from Pasadena (about 500 feet away); Morgan Alley (about 500 feet away); Exchange Alley (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

2. Braley Building Marker

Braley Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

3. Braley Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 987 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.