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Los Angeles Plaza
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By Michael Kindig, July 28, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Los Angeles Plaza Marker | | |
Inscription. This site was part of the lands originally granted to El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles in 1781 by the King of Spain, Carlos III, under the Spanish Law of the Indies. The first plaza of the pueblo had been located to the southeast, closer to the Rio Porciuncula (Los Angeles River). When the river flooded, the pueblo was moved to higher ground. Shortly after the dedication of the Plaza Church in December 1822, the plaza's location was changed again to the present site.
Erected 1950 by California Parlor No. 247 Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 156.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West marker series.
Location. 34° 3.401′ N, 118° 14.316′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on North Main Street south of West Cesar East Chavez Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is located at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. Marker is at or near this postal address: 579 North Main Street, Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Spanish Trail (a few steps from this marker); First Mayor of Los Angeles Under United States Rule (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Junipero Serra 1713-1784 (within shouting distance of this marker); Biscailuz Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Damien Marchessault (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles (within shouting distance of this marker); The Indians of Southern California (within shouting distance of this marker). Click for a list of all markers in Los Angeles.| | | | 
By Michael Kindig, July 28, 2010 | |
| | | 2. Kiosko (1962) | | |
Regarding Los Angeles Plaza. It was the center of the settlement founded by Governor Felipe de Neve. When the Plaza Church was completed in 1822, this site was reserved as a public plaza. it was landscaped in 1871 and has served since that data as a public park. SOURCE: California Historical Landmarks, California State Parks |
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By Michael Kindig, July 28, 2010 | |
| | | 3. King Carlos III (1759-88) | | |
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By Michael Kindig, July 28, 2010 | |
| | | 4. Felipe de Neve (1728-84) | | |
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By Michael Kindig, July 28, 2010 | |
| | | 5. Plaza Park - Birthplace of Los Angeles Marker | Center of the Pueblo's
Original Area of Four Square Leagues
Declared
Historic Cultural Monument No. 64
by the
Cultural Heritage Board
Municipal Arts Department
City of Los Angeles | | |
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By Michael Kindig, July 28, 2010 | |
| | | 6. DWP Marker | These ornamental tree lights are
provided through the courtesy of the
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on December 26, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. This page has been viewed 246 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on December 26, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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