US UCLA Library Special Collections, A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575. Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu. Phone: (310) 825-4988
Description
ANSWER: The structure in the photo is the Avila Adobe, generally conceded to be the oldest building in Los Angeles. It is located at 14 Olvera Street. Built in 1818 by Don Francisco Avila, it served as American headquarters in 1847 when U.S. troops captured the city. It has the further distinction of having flown four flags--Spanish, Mexican, the California Republic, and the Stars and Stripes. And, as Consuela de Bonzo, "Queen" of Olvera Street, puts it: "It is the only place in the world around here like that." KNOW YOUR CITY, NO.249 -- How better to begin the windup of this series than at the beginning. And that's what you see here--the beginning. It is probably one of city's most historical structures. If you don't know the answer, then look on Page 14, Part 1.
Type
image
Format
b&w negative
Identifier
uclalat_1429_b257_95950KC-1 ark:/21198/zz0002t8d0
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Olvera Street (Los Angeles, Calif.) Historic buildings--California--Los Angeles County Landmarks Adobe houses--California--Los Angeles
Source
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection OpenUCLA Collections
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