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| Landmark #156 | Los Angeles County | Visited: April 10, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | An open-air plaza that marks the lands of the original Pueblo de Los Angeles! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: A part of the original pueblo lands of El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula founded in 1781 under the Spanish Laws of the Indies during the reign of King Carlos III, the plaza is located close to the site of the original 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 date as a public park.
OTHER TIDBITS: The plaza is flanked by statues of the original founders and is a popular place for events! This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument 500 N Main St Los Angeles, CA 90012 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~0mi (0km) — 0hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |
