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

Kendall Alley

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

1. Kendall Alley Marker

Inscription. Named for Bela Otis Kendall, a well-known businessman in Pasadena. During the boom of 1886, he built the B.O. Kendall Company, located at 35 North Raymond Avenue, into a thriving real estate business. Among the noteworthy buildings erected by the company is the three-story Kinney-Kendall building, designed by Charles and Henry Greene, at the Northwest corner of Colorado Boulevard and Raymond Avenue, another significant Kendall building is the two-story auditorium building, designed by Seymour Locke, at the Northwest corner of Union Street and Raymond Avenue.

Erected by The Naber Family & The Delahooke Family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 34° 8.811′ N, 118° 8.966′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Old Pasadena. It is on E Union St, on the left when traveling east. A plaque is located at each end of the alley way. Located on the Kal’s Mediterranean Bistro business. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 E Union St, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hayes Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Electric Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Pasadena City Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Exchange Alley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Former Kendall Automotive Company Office (about 300 feet away); Legge Alley (about 400 feet away); Pioneers & Entrepreneurs (about 500 feet away); Brainard Alley (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

2. Kendall Alley Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

3. Kendall Alley Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

4. Kendall Alley Marker

The other marker at the other end of the alley way on East Holly Street.

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

5. Kendall Alley Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

6. Kendall Alley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,894 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 30, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.