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Consuelo Castillo de Bonzo first opened a restaurant in 1924 on the site of present-day Los Angeles City Hall. On April 30, 1930, she opened Casa La Golondrina Cafe on Olvera Street. The restaurant was the first Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles and is located in the Pelanconi House, formerly a winery and the oldest brick house in the oldest part of Downtown Los Angeles. Photograph caption dated December 4, 1956 reads "La Canada Cubs join in singing. Members of La Canada Cub Scout Pack 512, Den 9, join in singing Christmas carols before Nativity scene at traditional Las Posadas ceremony. Mary is portrayed by Delores Montenegro. Behind her is Senora Consuelo de Bonzo."; See images #00146456 through #00146457 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
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