El Pueblo Historical Monument

El Pueblo Historical Monument El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument is the birthplace of Los Angeles and the home of world famous Olvera Street.

El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument is the birthplace of Los Angeles and the city's oldest historic district. Founded in September 1781 near a Tongva-Native American village, El Pueblo encompasses the area where forty-four settlers from present-day Northern Mexico of Indigenous, African, and Spanish heritage journeyed more than one-thousand miles to established a new city for New Spain. S

ince that time, Los Angeles has been under the flags of Spain, Mexico and the United States and has grown into one of the world’s largest metropolitan areas. Managed by the City of Los Angeles, El Pueblo is a living museum that continues to fulfill its unique role as the historic and symbolic heart of the city, reflecting the diverse multiculturalism that contributed to its early history.

08/14/2026

Preserving The Past, Enlightening The Future will be on display at El Tranquilo Gallery as part of a documentary photography exhibition featuring contemporary and historical photographs of Olvera Street.

Exhibition Dates
July 31 – August 16, 2026

El Tranquilo Gallery
634 N. Main St., W19 Olvera Street
Downtown Los Angeles

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday–Sunday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us and experience the history, stories, and people of Olvera Street through photography.

08/10/2026

El Sabor de Ecuador 2026

Experience the flavors and culture of Ecuador! Join us for the 25th Annual Ecuadorian Food Festival on Sunday, August 9 ...
08/07/2026

Experience the flavors and culture of Ecuador! Join us for the 25th Annual Ecuadorian Food Festival on Sunday, August 9 at Placita Olvera. Free admission!

¡Ven a disfrutar los sabores y la cultura del Ecuador! Te esperamos en el 25 Festival Anual de Comida Ecuatoriana este domingo 9 de agosto en Placita Olvera. ¡Entrada gratis!

08/06/2026

Jada Jones, our El Pueblo Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern, had the unique opportunity to help curate our current historical exhibition at the Tranquilo Gallery, Preserving the Past, Enlightening the Future. The exhibition highlights the rich history and legacy of the Olvera Street merchants through a compelling collection of historic photo negatives, oral history interviews conducted by Sebastian, and contemporary film photographs by Gabe. Jada's contributions helped bring these important stories to life, preserving the voices and experiences that continue to shape El Pueblo's cultural heritage.

Preserving The Past, Enlightening The Future will be on display at El Tranquilo Gallery as part of a documentary photogr...
08/05/2026

Preserving The Past, Enlightening The Future will be on display at El Tranquilo Gallery as part of a documentary photography exhibition featuring contemporary and historical photographs of Olvera Street.

Exhibition Dates
July 31 – August 16, 2026

El Tranquilo Gallery
634 N. Main St., W19 Olvera Street
Downtown Los Angeles

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday–Sunday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us and experience the history, stories, and people of Olvera Street through photography.

August is here at El Pueblo de Los Angeles! Join us all month long for cultural celebrations, live entertainment, museum...
08/01/2026

August is here at El Pueblo de Los Angeles!

Join us all month long for cultural celebrations, live entertainment, museum exhibitions, free tours, and family-friendly activities. From the Ecuador Independence Day Festival & Parade to Mercado Night and more, there's something for everyone.

Check out our August calendar, save the dates, and we'll see you at El Pueblo!

Preserving The Past, Enlightening The Future will be on display at El Tranquilo Gallery as part of a documentary photogr...
07/29/2026

Preserving The Past, Enlightening The Future will be on display at El Tranquilo Gallery as part of a documentary photography exhibition featuring contemporary and historical photographs of Olvera Street.

Opening Reception
Friday, July 31, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Exhibition Dates
July 31 – August 16, 2026

El Tranquilo Gallery
634 N. Main St., W19 Olvera Street
Downtown Los Angeles

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday–Sunday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

I hope you can join us and experience the history, stories, and people of Olvera Street through photography.

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125 Paseo De La Plaza
Los Angeles, CA
90012

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+12134856855

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