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

Brainard Alley

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

1. Brainard Alley Marker

Inscription. Named for J.C. Brainard who was a partner in the development of Prospect Park, one of Pasadena's first prestigious residential subdivisions. He was the first President of the Pasadena Board of Realtors (1908) and was an officer of the Home Telephone & Telegraph Company (70 North Raymond Avenue) which, by 1912, was the only provider of residential telephone service to Pasadena subscribers.

Erected by Arroyo Seco Building LTD Partnership.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 34° 8.778′ N, 118° 8.866′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Old Pasadena. It is at the intersection of North Arroyo Parkway and Brainard Alley, on the right when traveling west on North Arroyo Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 North Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena CA 91109, 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: Former Kendall Automotive Company Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Greetings from Pasadena (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morgan Alley (about 400 feet away); Plotkin Alley (about 500 feet away); Legge Alley

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(about 500 feet away); Kendall Alley (about 500 feet away); Hayes Alley (about 600 feet away); Braley Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

2. Brainard Alley Marker

Brainard Alley image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

3. Brainard Alley

Chamber of Commerce image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

4. Chamber of Commerce

Brainard Alley is located behind the Chamber of Commerce Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

5. Brainard Alley is located behind the Chamber of Commerce Building

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,071 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 28, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.