Downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Pelanconi House
Circa 1855-57
— El Pueblo de Los Angeles —
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 4, 2021
1. Pelanconi House Marker
The oldest fired brick building in the city, this small square house was built by an Italian settler named Giuseppe Cavacci. It had living quarters on the second floor and a wine cellar below. Cavacci and his partner Giuseppe Gazzo operated a winery across the street. In 1871, wine maker Antonio Pelanconi bought the property and continued operation of the winery. La Golondrina Cafe has been located on the lower floor of the Pelanconi House since 1930.
Sign to left of door:
This is the Pelanconi House, Los Angeles’ first brick edifice, built in 1850. Visitors welcome.
Sign to right of door:
Inside is the wine cellar of the Pelanconi House. The stone fireplace was used to prepare sherry.
Our title search traces back thru 1542.
A genuine mast head center post supports the huge hand-hewn beams.
Erected by El Pueblo de Los Angeles.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 34° 3.46′ N, 118° 14.272′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. Marker is on Olvera Street south of Cesar E Chavez Avenue
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pure Water from Many Sources (a few steps from this marker); Zanja Madre (a few steps from this marker); Sepulveda House (a few steps from this marker); Old Winery (a few steps from this marker); 1932 Olympic Village Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid (within shouting distance of this marker); Headquarters of Commander Robert Field Stockton (within shouting distance of this marker); Pelanconi Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Additional commentary.
1. Family
My Nana is Estella Marie Pelanconi Valla Hamilton. The family did not like my grandpa, Jay Robert Hamilton. They were banned from the Pelanconi family. My grandparents had four children and 22 grandchildren, with countless great, and great great grandchildren. We know who we are.
— Submitted July 4, 2023, by Christina Hamilton Teran of Tempe, Arizona.
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 4, 2021
2. Pelanconi House Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 4, 2021
3. Pelanconi House
Today it is the La Golondrina Cafe.
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 4, 2021
4. Pelanconi House Sign
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 4, 2021
5. Pelanconi House Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 5, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
