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.

Copyright © Kathleen Fry

More Photos of El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Entrance to El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Olvera Street - A Colorful Mexican Marketplace
The Music Pavilion in the Square
A Fruit Drink Stand in the Square
Instituto Cultural Mexicano
Historic Pico House Hotel
The Olvera Street

See also:
Other Attractions in Los Angeles
Los Angeles for Visitors
Do It In The Americas