| Take a Google Maps virtual tour of Calle Olvera and it's sorroundings. |
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Our schedule of events
| A yearly summary of the festivities held at Olvera celebrating many events. |
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Avila Adobe
| Avila adobe, the oldest adobe house in Los Angeles. |
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| A list of recommended websites, blogs and videos to explore Olvera. |
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Chronology
| 1781 |
El Pueblo de Los Angeles is founded by Felipe de Neve and 44 families from New Spain |
| 1818 |
Avila Adobe is built |
| 1818-22 |
La Reina de Los Angeles catholic Church is built |
| 1855-57 |
Pelanconi House |
| 1858 |
Masonic Hall is built |
| 1869-70 |
Pico House is built |
| 1870 |
Merced Theatre is built |
| 1877 |
Vine Street is renamed Olvera Street |
| 1884 |
Firehouse is built |
| 1887 |
Sepulveda House is built |
| Late 1880's |
Jones Building |
| 1891 |
Garnier Building opens |
| 1894 |
Simpson/Jones Building |
| 1903 |
Substation is built |
| 1908 |
Italian Hall opens |
| 1909 |
Hammell Building |
| 1914 |
Brick winery building is constructed |
| 1910-20 |
Machine Shop |
| 1925-26 |
Biscailuz building is built |
| 1926 |
Mrs. Christine Sterling begins campaign to save the historic birthplace of Los Angeles |
| 1926 |
Plaza Methodist Church is opened |
| 1929 |
Los Angeles City Council passes ordinance closing Olvera Street to through traffic |
| 1930 |
Olvera Street officially opens as a Mexican Marketplace on Easter Sunday April 20 |
| 1932 |
Olympic cottage is donated to Olvera Street |
| 1944 |
USO Canteen opens in the Sepulveda House |
| 1953 |
Olvera Street and the Plaza area become a California State Park |
| 1960 |
Turner Building |
| 1963 |
Mrs. Christine Sterling passes away in the Avila Adobe |
| 1974 |
El Pueblo Management is created |
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W10 - Casa California
| Imported woodwork from the state of Oaxaca, and colorful Piñatas adorn our shop. |
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| A mariachi group playing at Calle Olvera's 75th Anniversary celebration. |
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| Tell us all about your childhood memories at Olvera on our guestbook. |
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