Shopping & Culture on LA’s Olvera Street
June 24, 2008 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Art, Food & Beverage, Fun for Families & Kids, Music, Outdoor Activities, Shopping, Things to See & Do
Olvera Street (845 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles), also known as El Pueblo Historic Monument, is the birthplace of the City of Los Angeles. The block-long street, one of the oldest in the city, features historic buildings lining a traditional Mexican style plaza, and is home to one of the most colorful marketplaces that you’ll ever see.
The street was originally a short lane, called Wine Street. The lane was eventually extended, and the name changed to honor Agustin Olvera, the first county judge of Los Angeles. Although it became a dirty, unused alley for a period of time, the …read more
