Chinatown in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

425 North Los Angeles Street

Photographed By Craig Baker

1. 425 North Los Angeles Street Marker

Inscription.
The actual date of construction is unknown, but this building was definitely in place by 1898. The owner was Sostenes Sepúlveda, eldest child of the large family of Juan Maria de Jesus Sepúlveda. Sostenes bought the land from a cousin for $300. The building is known by its street address to avoid confusion with the better known Sepúlveda House, built in 1887. It had three periods, first used by Chinese tenants, then by Italians and finally once again by Chinese residents.

Little is known about Sostenes Sepúlveda. Born in 1851, he married María Rico and, after her death, he married Asención Rico, her niece. This building was Sostenes' major real estate venture although at his death in 1924, it was mortgaged heavily. Following his death the building passed through a succession of owners until the State of California purchased it in 1954.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 34° 3.347′ N, 118° 14.339′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Chinatown. Marker is on Los Angeles Street north of U.S. 101, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 N Los Angeles St, Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. Sun Wing Wo & Company (here, next to this marker); Chinese American Communities in Los Angeles (here, next to this marker); Chinese Massacre (a few steps from this marker); The Garnier Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Garnier Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza Fire House (within shouting distance of this marker); Quintero (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosas (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Photographed By Craig Baker, July 22, 2023

2. 425 North Los Angeles Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.