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Photographer: Gardner Thompson Co., Los Angeles - California Scenic Views
Caption: The Avila Adobe - El Paseo de Los Angeles
Additional Description: This is the oldest and most historic building in Los Angeles, built in 1818 by Don Francisco Avila. It was occupied as American headquarters in 1847. The rooms are furnished in the period of Early California. Olvera Street was the first main thoroughfare in Los Angeles.
Submitted: January 1, 2012.
Database Locator Identification Number: p187463
File Size: 0.073 Megabytes

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