Smith Alley - Pasadena, California
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BruceS
N 34° 08.772 W 118° 09.059
11S E 393888 N 3778964
Plaque giving a brief history of one of the many alleys in Old Pasadena.
Waymark Code: WM73VN
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2009
Views: 6
Text of marker:
Smith Alley
Belived to have been named for Willis H. Smith who foned a successful harness and saddlery firm in 1896. H furnished harnesses, known for their simplicity and elegance, to prominent Pasadena businesses and families. He also furnished equipment to the livery of the Raymond Hotel, perhaps the finest of Pasadena's early grand resort hotels. He also was a partner in the Troy Laundry, which was established in 1898 as one of the first commercial laundries in town.
Group that erected the marker: One Colorado
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Smith Alley
Pasadena, California United States
91105
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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