Old Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Braley Building
Photographed By Denise Boose, January 4, 2014
1. Braley Building Marker
Inscription.
Braley Building. . Built in 1906 for Edgar R. Braley, an influential figure in early Pasadena. Braley was a well-respected businessman who also served as a park, fire, and police commissioner. The Braley Building at 35 South Raymond Avenue was the former site of two earlier structures owned by Braley which housed his produce market and bicycle shop. The new building was home to Pasadena's first electric automobile dealership and was designed by C.W. Buchanan who interpreted the Chicago style detailing in the building's windows and decorative elements. The Braley Building was one of the first major rehabilitation projects in Old Pasadena and is individually listed in The National Register of Historic Places.
Built in 1906 for Edgar R. Braley, an influential figure in early Pasadena. Braley was a well-respected businessman who also served as a park, fire, and police commissioner. The Braley Building at 35 South Raymond Avenue was the former site of two earlier structures owned by Braley which housed his produce market and bicycle shop. The new building was home to Pasadena's first electric automobile dealership and was designed by C.W. Buchanan who interpreted the Chicago style detailing in the building's windows and decorative elements. The Braley Building was one of the first major rehabilitation projects in Old Pasadena and is individually listed in The National Register of Historic Places.
Erected by Esther & Keith Sinclair.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 34° 8.704′ N, 118° 8.958′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Old Pasadena. Marker is on South Raymond Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena CA 91105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mercantile Place (here, next to this marker); Plotkin Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); a
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 549 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
