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Olvera Street at El Pueblo de Los Angeles

Olvera Street was orinally called Wine Street, but it was renamed in honor of Augustin Olvera in 1877 andd converted to a Mexican market in 1930. Olvera Street is part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument, and its Spanish name is "La Placita Olvera". Included among the 27 historic buildings along Olvera street are the Avila Adobe, the Pelanconi House, and the Sepulveda House.

Olvera Street
Copyright © Kathleen Fry


More Photos of El Pueblo de Los Angeles
  • Entrance to El Pueblo de Los Angeles
  • The Music Pavilion in the Square
  • A Fruit Drink Stand in the Square
  • Instituto Cultural Mexicano
  • Historic Pico House Hotel
  • The Old Firehouse
  • Mission Nuestra Senora Reina

  • For more information about Olvera Street see Ginette Rondeau's informative Web site Olvera-Street.com



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