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

Hopkins Alley

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

1. Hopkins Alley Marker

Inscription. Named for Casper T. Hopkins, a major proponent for the establishment of a Public Library in Pasadena. In 1880, he purchased the eighty acre "Olivewood Tract" that fronted Colorado Boulevard between El Molino and Lake Avenues. Hopkins served as President of the Lake Vineyard Water Company whose headquarters were on the West Union Street. He also was a published writer on the topics of Civil Government and Economics.

Erected by Telacu.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 34° 8.943′ N, 118° 8.944′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Old Pasadena. It is on N Raymond Ave, on the right when traveling north. Located on the Mariott Parking Structure and the duplicate marker is located around the corner in the alley way on the Historic Labor Temple Building on N Raymond Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 171 N Raymond, 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: Pasadena Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Pacific Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Legge Alley (about 600 feet away); Electric Alley (about 600 feet away); Hayes Alley (about 700 feet away); Pioneers & Entrepreneurs (about 700 feet away); Keeping the Faith (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

2. Hopkins Alley Marker

Duplicate marker on N Raymond.

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

3. Hopkins Alley Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

4. Hopkins Alley Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

5. Hopkins Alley Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

6. Hopkins Alley Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

7. Hopkins Alley Marker

Labor Temple Building on N Raymond image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 4, 2014

8. Labor Temple Building on N Raymond

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 659 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 30, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.