Olvera Street

Olvera Street is in the oldest part of Downtown Los Angeles, California, and is otherwise known as the birthplace of the City of Angels or El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument and is a department within the city. Many Latinos refer to it as 'La Placita Olvera'.

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Downtown - Los Angeles - California - Department - Latinos

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Having started as a short lane, Wine Street, it was extended and renamed in honour of Augustín Olvera, a prominent local judge, in 1877. There are 27 historic buildings lining Olvera Street, including the Avila Adobe, the Pelanconi House and the Sepulveda House. In 1930, it was converted to a colorful Mexican marketplace. It is also the setting for Mexican style music and dancing and holiday celebrations, such as Cinco de Mayo.

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Augustín Olvera - 1877 - Avila Adobe - Pelanconi House - Sepulveda House - 1930 - Mexican - Cinco de Mayo

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