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

Hayes Alley

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

1. Hayes Alley Marker

Inscription. Named for Orrin Henry Hayes, an early Pasadena Hay and Feed Merchant. His father, W.F. Hayes, opened a family grocery store on South Fair Oaks Avenue in 1881, one of the community's earliest business enterprises.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 34° 8.831′ N, 118° 8.967′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Old Pasadena. It is on E Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: E Union Street, 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: Electric Alley (a few steps from this marker); Kendall Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Pasadena City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Legge Alley (about 300 feet away); Former Kendall Automotive Company Office (about 400 feet away); Pioneers & Entrepreneurs (about 400 feet away); Exchange Alley (about 400 feet away); Pacific Alley (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

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Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

2. Hayes Alley Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

3. Hayes Alley Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

4. Hayes Alley Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

5. Hayes 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 710 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 30, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.