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 Historic Monument'. Many Latinos refer to it as 'La placita Olvera'.

Having started as a short lane, Wine Street, it was extended and renamed in honour of Los Angeles's first County Judge, Augustin Olvera, in 1877. There are twenty-seven 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.