Old Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Plotkin Alley
Photographed By Denise Boose, January 4, 2014
1. Plotkin Alley Marker
Inscription.
Plotkin Alley. . Named in 2010 for James Plotkin, the "Unoffical Mayor of Old Pasadena", and a well known businessman and community leader dedicated to the revitalization of Old Pasadena. As a founding member of the Pasadena Central Improvement Association, Plotkin had the unique energy and foresight to rally people to the common purpose of a better Old Pasadena. Plotkin was instrumental in the inception of the Old Pasadena Streetscapes and alley walkways plan, and the Old Pasadena parking garages. He was very active with Pasadena Beautiful Foundation, Pasadena Heritage, Pasadena Museum of History, and the Old Pasadena Management District.
Named in 2010 for James Plotkin, the "Unoffical Mayor of Old Pasadena", and a well known businessman and community leader dedicated to the revitalization of Old Pasadena. As a founding member of the Pasadena Central Improvement Association, Plotkin had the unique energy and foresight to rally people to the common purpose of a better Old Pasadena. Plotkin was instrumental in the inception of the Old Pasadena Streetscapes and alley walkways plan, and the Old Pasadena parking garages. He was very active with Pasadena Beautiful Foundation, Pasadena Heritage, Pasadena Museum of History, and the Old Pasadena Management District.
Erected by Friends of Jim Plotkin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 2010.
Location. 34° 8.721′ N, 118° 8.926′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Old Pasadena. Marker is on S Raymond Ave. Located on the Distant Land Business. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 S Raymond Ave, 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. Braley Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercantile Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Brainard Alley (about 500 feet away, measured
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 425 times since then and 44 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.
