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

Electric Alley

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

1. Electric Alley Marker

Inscription. Named for the Pacific Electric Railway Company. The now-vanished Pacific Alley Intersected Electric Alley at mid-block. Owned by Henry E. Huntingon, the Pacific Electric System was the largest electric railway in the world, covering Southern California with over 1,100 miles of track. By 1906, Pasadena was served by three interurban routes of the Pacific Electric.

Erected by Sanchez/Kamps Associates.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 34° 8.844′ N, 118° 8.968′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Old Pasadena. It is on E Holly St, on the left when traveling east. Located on the Bad Sushi Business. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 E Holly 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 (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); Pioneers & Entrepreneurs (about 400 feet away); Former Kendall Automotive Company Office

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(about 400 feet away); Exchange Alley (about 500 feet away); Pacific Alley (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

2. Electric Alley Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

3. Electric Alley Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

4. Electric Alley Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

5. Electric Alley Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

6. Electric Alley Marker

The second marker at the other end of the alley.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 717 times since then and 37 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.