Olvera St Los Angeles

Olvera street a historic monument in the oldest part of los angeles.
Olvera st los angeles. Many of the plaza district s historic buildings are on olvera street as well as some of the oldest los angeles monuments including the avila adobe. Free to the public. Olvera street was created in 1930 to preserve and present the customs and trades of early california. Olvera street calle olvera or placita olvera is a historic district in downtown los angeles and a part of el pueblo de los angeles historic monument los angeles was officially founded in 1781 olvera street obtained its current name in 1877.
Known as the birthplace of los angeles olvera street is a mexican marketplace established to celebrate the city s mexican heritage. Philippe s the original which is known for the french dip sandwich is two blocks north near chinatown if you re not in the mood for mexican food. Loads of mexican restaurant and shops to choose from. The oldest part of downtown la olvera street is part of the el pueblo de los angeles historic monument and features historical buildings including avila adobe built in 1818 the oldest house in los angeles.
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