Essay On Olvera Street

As you make your way to Downtown Los Angeles, you will notice that there are towns for different types of cultures. To name a couple, there is China Town and Korea Town. Olvera street, located in the oldest part of Los Angeles, is a street dedicated to preserving the Hispanic culture. Olvera street also known as La Placita Olvera or El Pueblo Historical Monument is open seven days a week (Rondeau). Although Olvera Street is similar to the other towns, it provides a unique experience through its numerous events that celebrate Mexican traditions. Olvera Street represents the migration of Hispanic culture to Los Angeles, California. Every time you visit you will get to experience something different. During week days, the street it mostly empty,

It wasn’t until the year 1930 when the name changed to Olvera street and opened as a Mexican market place. Between those years, it was not a market place, and people lived on the street in their houses. Mrs. Christine Sterling is the women who wanted to preserve the adobes and history that had been created from the people who lived in these towns (“Calle Olvera”). Mrs. Sterling “Saw the the Avila Adobe with a condemnation notice from the city health officials stating the building was slated for demolition” (“Founding of Olvera Street”). She then made the decision she wanted to transform the space, “Along with the participation of the local Mexican community in the area, she invited local Artisans and Mexican small business owners to create the “Mexican Marketplace” Olvera Street, in order to secure the protection of this historical site and the culture of California” (Rondeau). Olvera street is more than just a place to go and have a good meal and enjoy some shopping. It is a cultural place that holds a lot of value for Hispanics. It allows Hispanics to have a place to hold on to their history as well as celebrate it. Some of the events that are held through out the year include celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence day and Dia de los