{"id":5402,"date":"2017-08-07T21:57:59","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T04:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/?p=5402"},"modified":"2019-11-21T17:48:23","modified_gmt":"2019-11-22T00:48:23","slug":"fun-facts-about-olvera-street-union-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/fun-facts-about-olvera-street-union-station","title":{"rendered":"80 Fun Facts about Olvera Street, Union Station and El Pueblo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How often do you come to some place only to sadly realize you know nothing about it as you didn&#8217;t have time to check it in your travel guide book. The beauty of the place is not complete since you don&#8217;t know the story behind the scene. Here are <strong>80 most interesting facts<\/strong> about <em>Olvera Street, Union Station, Avila Adobe,\u00a0<\/em><em>La Plaza de Cultura y Artes\u00a0<\/em><em>and many other Los Angeles attractions<\/em> that you can visit on our &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/los-angeles\/tours\/2-days-in-los-angeles\">2 days in Los Angeles tour<\/a>&#8220;.\u00a0 Explore the places deeply and fully, and remember to save the article before heading to <em>El Pueblo and Union Station<\/em>.<\/p>\n<iframe  id=\"_ytid_25138\"  width=\"1070\" height=\"602\"  data-origwidth=\"1070\" data-origheight=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UBxuUqa1vaQ?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<h2>Union station<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Los Angeles was founded in 1781 on a site southeast of today&#8217;s Union Station near the Los Angeles River.<\/li>\n<li>The &#8220;Last of the Great Railway Stations&#8221; constructed in US. Of all things to do in LA this one is our favorite. Even coffee at Starbucks tastes different here, historic taste it is!<\/li>\n<li>One of Hollywood\u2019s favorite filming spots. Speaking of which, here are <a href=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/where-to-go-and-what-to-do-in-hollywood\">things to do in Hollywood<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>61. 3 % of LA citizens voted for the erection of Union Station in 1926. And there we go &#8211; an Art-Deco masterpiece some 90 years after that everybody loves.<\/li>\n<li>Was built at a cost at the time of $11 million.<\/li>\n<li>In 1948 the Super Chief train couldn\u2019t break coming into the station and crashed into a concrete wall. Luckily, no one was hurt.<\/li>\n<li>A glamorous example of Mission Revival style with art-deco and American Indian accents.<\/li>\n<li>Was planned by well-known architects J. and D. Parkinsons, who also designed the LA City Hall.<\/li>\n<li>The interiors are decorated with precious stones.<\/li>\n<li>The pattern of a Navajo blanket is reproduced in its inlaid cement tile floor.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s Traxx Bar was once the telephone room.<\/li>\n<li>Its restaurant was projected by the renowned designer Mary Colter.<\/li>\n<li>Charles Bukowski 1971 novel Post Office was inspired here.<\/li>\n<li>Features a piano as part of the \u201cPlay Me, I\u2019m Yours\u201d installation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_5407\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5407\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5407 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Instagram-Spots-and-photo-walks-Union-Station-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts about Olvera Street, Union Station \" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Instagram-Spots-and-photo-walks-Union-Station-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Instagram-Spots-and-photo-walks-Union-Station-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Instagram-Spots-and-photo-walks-Union-Station-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Instagram-Spots-and-photo-walks-Union-Station-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Instagram-Spots-and-photo-walks-Union-Station-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Instagram-Spots-and-photo-walks-Union-Station-1290x860.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5407\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Angeles Photo Walks &#8211; Union Station<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Pico House<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>The earliest three story construction in LA.<\/li>\n<li>The most opulent hotel in SoCal in the end of 19th century.<\/li>\n<li>Pico had to sell most of his huge landholdings to construct the edifice.<\/li>\n<li>Chinese Massacre of 1871 occurred right outside the Pico House.<\/li>\n<li>People have reported all kinds of mysterious footsteps and shadows in the old building.<\/li>\n<li>The back part of Pico House appeared on the TV show The Mentalist.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_5413\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5413\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5413\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-Pico-House-Olvera-Street-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Facts about LA\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-Pico-House-Olvera-Street-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-Pico-House-Olvera-Street-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-Pico-House-Olvera-Street-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-Pico-House-Olvera-Street-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-Pico-House-Olvera-Street-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-Pico-House-Olvera-Street-1290x860.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Angeles Photo Walks &#8211; Pico House<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5405\" style=\"width: 595px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5405\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5405\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-El-Pueblo-photo-walk-585x1024.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in LA\" width=\"585\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-El-Pueblo-photo-walk-585x1024.jpg 585w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-El-Pueblo-photo-walk-86x150.jpg 86w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-El-Pueblo-photo-walk-171x300.jpg 171w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-El-Pueblo-photo-walk-768x1344.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-El-Pueblo-photo-walk-1320x2310.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-El-Pueblo-photo-walk-439x768.jpg 439w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-El-Pueblo-photo-walk-1290x2258.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-El-Pueblo-photo-walk.jpg 1968w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Angeles Photo Walk &#8211; El Pueblo<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Chinese American Museum<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>There are many museums in LA. Not many can boast being THAT historic. Chinese American Museum sits in the iconic Garnier Building built in 1890.<\/li>\n<li>The most historic Chinese edifice in the area.<\/li>\n<li>Was LA&#8217;s original Chinatown.<\/li>\n<li>Unofficial \u201cCity Hall\u201d of LA\u2019s Chinese community.<\/li>\n<li>Annually hosts a flamboyant Lantern Festival.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>La Plaza de Cultura y Artes<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Taste of rich Mexican-American history and culture.<\/li>\n<li>Hosted the 2017 famous LA Burger Battle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_5415\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5415\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5415\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-La-Plaza-de-Cultura-y-Artes-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Insta worthy places in Los Angeles\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-La-Plaza-de-Cultura-y-Artes-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-La-Plaza-de-Cultura-y-Artes-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-La-Plaza-de-Cultura-y-Artes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-La-Plaza-de-Cultura-y-Artes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-La-Plaza-de-Cultura-y-Artes-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-La-Plaza-de-Cultura-y-Artes-1290x860.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-La-Plaza-de-Cultura-y-Artes.jpg 1382w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Angeles Photo Walks &#8211; Instagrammable<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Plaza Firehouse<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>The city\u2019s first authentic fire station (1884).<\/li>\n<li>The first firefighter brigade was widely known as the Volunteer 38s.<\/li>\n<li>Ceased to be a fire house in 1897, after had various uses like saloon or drugstore.<\/li>\n<li>The design of the Firehouse cost the city mere $160.75.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_5410\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5410\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5410\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-LA-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Fun facts about LA\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-LA-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-LA-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-LA-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-LA-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-LA-1320x1980.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-LA-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-LA-1290x1935.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Angeles Photo Walks &#8211; Pico House<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Los Angeles Plaza Park<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>The central point of the city throughout the 19th century.<\/li>\n<li>A testament to the first 44 founders of LA.<\/li>\n<li>Featured in Charlie Chaplin&#8217;s film The Kid.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_5406\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5406\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5406\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Instagram-Spots-and-photo-walks-El-Pueblo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in LA\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Instagram-Spots-and-photo-walks-El-Pueblo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Instagram-Spots-and-photo-walks-El-Pueblo-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Instagram-Spots-and-photo-walks-El-Pueblo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Instagram-Spots-and-photo-walks-El-Pueblo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Instagram-Spots-and-photo-walks-El-Pueblo-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Instagram-Spots-and-photo-walks-El-Pueblo-1290x860.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Angeles Photo Walks &#8211; Union Station<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>LA started in 1781 like (ready?) El Pueblo de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora la Reina de los \u00c1ngeles sobre El R\u00edo Porci\u00fancula. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/50-facts-about-los-angeles\">50 fun facts about Los Angeles<\/a> you probably will be surprised with.<\/li>\n<li>The location was chosen by the Spanish Governor of the California Felipe de Neve.<\/li>\n<li>King Carlos III ordered to set up Pueblo to cultivate the provision for soldiers.<\/li>\n<li>Pueblo was rebuilt at the current site after the 1815 flood.<\/li>\n<li>Nowadays it\u2019s a cultural hub and eminent event venue in the core of DTLA.<\/li>\n<li>The area comprises 26 historical structures.<\/li>\n<li>More than 2 million people visit El Pueblo annually.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_5412\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5412\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5412\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-photo-walks-El-Pueblo-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts about Los Angeles\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-photo-walks-El-Pueblo-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-photo-walks-El-Pueblo-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-photo-walks-El-Pueblo-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-photo-walks-El-Pueblo-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-photo-walks-El-Pueblo-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-photo-walks-El-Pueblo-1-1290x860.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Angeles Photo Walks &#8211; El Pueblo Historical Minument<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5414\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5414\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5414\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-El-Pueblo-de-Los-Angeles-Historical-Monument-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Facts about Los Angeles\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-El-Pueblo-de-Los-Angeles-Historical-Monument-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-El-Pueblo-de-Los-Angeles-Historical-Monument-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-El-Pueblo-de-Los-Angeles-Historical-Monument-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-El-Pueblo-de-Los-Angeles-Historical-Monument-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-El-Pueblo-de-Los-Angeles-Historical-Monument-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Los-Angeles-Photo-Walks-El-Pueblo-de-Los-Angeles-Historical-Monument-1290x860.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Angeles Photo Walks &#8211; El Pueblo Historical Minument<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Olvera street<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>The vibrant Mexican marketplace inspired by Christine Sterling.<\/li>\n<li>Was opened in 1930 like pedestrian Paseo de Los Angeles.<\/li>\n<li>The prisoners did penal servitude on the project.<\/li>\n<li>Former Wine Street which was known for its vast wine storage.<\/li>\n<li>Is home to Pelanconi House, the oldest surviving brick house in LA.<\/li>\n<li>Hosts countless traditional events, including the Blessing of the Animals, Cinco de Mayo, Dia de los Muertos.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Top Five&#8221; according to &#8220;Great Streets of America&#8221; journal.\u00a0As you may have guessed: considering rich Mexican roots of the city, of all things to do in Los Angeles Olvera street is #1.<\/li>\n<li>The best places in LA to come for colors of Spanish-Mexican historical romance.<\/li>\n<li>Many of the area\u2019s today vendors are descendants of the original merchants.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_5409\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5409\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5409 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts about Olvera Street, Union Station \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk-1290x860.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Alina-Los-Angeles-Olvera-street-photo-walk.jpg 1843w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5409\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Angeles Photo Walks &#8211; Olvera Street<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Avila Adobe<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>The oldest standing residence in LA, built the same year Chile proclaims its independence from Spain \u2013 1818. Not just LA&#8230;\u00a0 Avila Adobe is one of the top things to do in whole California!<\/li>\n<li>The nearby Zanja Madre was a main water aqueduct that brought water to the LA River.<\/li>\n<li>Furnished with the exquisite things imported from Mexico and beyond.<\/li>\n<li>Was damaged by the 1971 Sylmar earthquake.<\/li>\n<li>Luckily for all of us it was restored. It took five years and $120,000 to restore the building.<\/li>\n<li>Was commandeered as a military headquarters by the invading North American army.<\/li>\n<li>Was also used as a restaurant at some point in history (you need to feed an army, right?).<\/li>\n<li>In 1926 was condemned for demolition due to its deteriorated condition.<\/li>\n<li>Luckily for all of us the Mother of Olvera Street &#8211; Christine Sterling &#8211; saved the adobe beginning a public preservation campaign.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Sepulveda House Museum<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>A 22-room authentic 1887 Victorian house.<\/li>\n<li>The original edifice included three apartments and two commercial companies.<\/li>\n<li>Preserved a vestige of the Spanish Colonial epoch.<\/li>\n<li>Shows the life of early LA residents at the end of 19th century.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>America tropical Mural<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>If you&#8217;ve covered it all and are wondering what else to do in El Pueblo, check this rooftop mural by prominent Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros.<\/li>\n<li>Everyone from Hollywood stars to LA\u2019s intellectuals attended its 1932 unveiling.<\/li>\n<li>The first large-scale mural in the US that created a public space by being painted on an ordinary exterior wall.<\/li>\n<li>Depicts a brown-skinned man crucified in front of Mayan pyramid.<\/li>\n<li>The artwork proved too provocative for some that it was subsequently covered up.<\/li>\n<li>Luckily for all of us \u2026 It was rediscovered in the late 1960s and conserved by Getty Conservation Institute.<\/li>\n<li>Restoration efforts lasted more than 30 years ad it officially reopened in 2012.<\/li>\n<li>Inspired hundreds of other muralists in the LA.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Olverita\u2019s Village<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>The family-owned retail store providing Folk Art, Crafts and Accessories.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Occupies the Italian Hall building, built in 1908 as a social hub for local Italian community.<\/li>\n<li>Small, but interactive, museum sheds light on the oft-overlooked history of Southern California&#8217;s Italian diaspora.<\/li>\n<li>In 1823 first Italian &#8211; 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